Vos Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vos Family Foundation is a private foundation in Santa Barbara, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $94,400 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $17,200. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$94,400
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$17,200
- Assets$4.2 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was up from $64,000 the year before.
53% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $64,000 | 13 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $94,400 | 19 | $4.2 million |
How to apply
Vos Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Vos Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $43,400 |
| California | 12 | $38,000 |
| Hawaii | 1 | $8,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Yacht Club Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $17,200 |
| Group for the East End Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $12,000 |
| Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $10,000 |
| Goat on A Boat Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $9,000 |
| The Kohala Center Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $8,000 |
| California Retina Research | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Intercept | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $4,000 |
| Santa Barbara Maritime Museum | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $3,000 |
| Angels Foster Care of Santa Barbara | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Foodbank of Santa Barbara County Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Legal Aid Foundation of Santa Barbara County | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $2,000 |
| Peconic Land Trust Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $1,200 |
| Heal the Ocean | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Organic Soup Kitchen of Santa Barbara | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
| Santa Barbara Education Foundation | Keep the beat program | $1,000 |
| Unity Shoppe Inc | In furtherance of 501(c)(3) exempt purpose. | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jim H Vos
- Wendy Vos
Questions people ask
Does Vos Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vos Family Foundation give?
$94,400 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Vos Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Jim H Vos (President) and Wendy Vos (Cfo & Secretary).
What does Vos Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, science and research and arts and culture.