Veterane Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Veterane Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $696,000 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $140,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$696,000
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$7.4 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was up from $442,100 the year before.
20% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $337,350 | 20 | $6.8 million |
| 2024 | $442,100 | 26 | $7.3 million |
| 2025 | $696,000 | 33 | $7.4 million |
How to apply
Veterane 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 Veterane Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Washington.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington | 24 | $556,000 |
| California | 2 | $55,000 |
| Alabama | 2 | $35,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Public Media | Capital equipment | $140,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | Capital Campaign for new facility | $100,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | Charitable Event | $50,000 |
| Homeboy Industries | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Equal Justice Initiative | General & Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Land Trust | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Helpline House | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Senior Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Housing Resources Bainbridge | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| North Kitsap Fishline | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Seattle Academy of Arts and Sciences | Build Bold Campaign | $20,000 |
| Whatcom County Library Foundation | Endowment fund of the whatcom county library foundation | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America Inc | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Refugees in Schools Everywhere | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Bainbridge Community Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bainbridge Public Library Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Cascade Public Media | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Conservation NW | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity International Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| International Rescue Committee Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Island Volunteer Caregivers | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Medecins Sans Frontieres USA Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Pacific Public Media | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Summit Community Center | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Washington Trails Association | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Bainbridge Youth Services | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Earthcorps | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Holly Ridge Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Roots Young Adult Shelter | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Southern Poverty Law Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Spirit Rock Meditation Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Water for People | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Beverly Veterane
- David A Veterane
Questions people ask
Does Veterane Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Veterane Family Foundation give?
$696,000 in tax year 2025, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Veterane Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Beverly Veterane (Co-Trustee) and David A Veterane (Co-Trustee).
What does Veterane Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, seniors and environment and conservation.