The Vandeventer Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Vandeventer Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Vero Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $580,000 in 55 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $101,750. 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$580,000
- Number of grants55
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$101,750
- Assets$16.8 million
- New grantees32%
Giving in 2024 was up from $567,000 the year before.
32% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $573,515 | 46 | $10.8 million |
| 2023 | $567,000 | 46 | $15.0 million |
| 2024 | $580,000 | 55 | $16.8 million |
How to apply
The Vandeventer Foundation Inc 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 The Vandeventer Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 9 | $179,750 |
| Florida | 14 | $144,750 |
| Virginia | 12 | $110,000 |
| Washington | 11 | $81,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $30,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 3 | $13,500 |
| Illinois | 2 | $4,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford Hospital | Helen and harry gray cancer center, in honor of dr. Rawad elias | $101,750 |
| Vero Beach Museum of Art | The athena society (permanent collection acquisitions fund) and chairman's club | $37,000 |
| Riverfront Recapture | Non-restricted funding for general operations | $33,000 |
| Episcopal High School | Courage fund | $30,000 |
| University of the South | Support for wellness center | $30,000 |
| Indian River Land Trust | Annual fund, unrestricted grant | $27,000 |
| John's Island Foundation | Annual fund: unrestricted grant | $26,000 |
| Bonefish and Tarpon Trust | Annual fund: unrestricted grant | $25,000 |
| Johns Island Community Service League | Annual fund, unrestricted grant | $16,000 |
| Addison Gallery of American Art at Phillips Academy | Restricted for use for public school art education program | $15,000 |
| Love to Langa | Support for montessori school construction | $15,000 |
| Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art | Unrestricted support | $15,000 |
| Virginia Rowing Association | Non-restricted funding for the rowing association's annual operating expenses. | $15,000 |
| Clean Energy Transition Institute | Support for equitable clean energy | $10,000 |
| Conservation Northwest | Protect northwest wildlands and connect core habitats and large landscapes, supporting the return of key animal species and building greater social tolerance to safeguard their long-term recovery. | $10,000 |
| Equi-Kids Therapeutic Riding Program | Annual horse sponsorship - "jack and routine horse care | $10,000 |
| Hartford Stage | Non-restricted funding for general operations of the organization's art performance programs | $10,000 |
| Robert Lloyd Endowment for Architectural Studies at Phillips Academy | Support for art and architecture educational programs | $10,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation | Restricted for the orca whale and salmon recovery project in washington state | $10,000 |
| Theaterworks Hartford | Non-restricted funding for general operations | $10,000 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | Bicentennial class scholarship fund | $10,000 |
| Paws | Elementary school, scout, and youth service programs | $7,500 |
| The Mariner's Museum and Park | Support for school and youth education programs | $7,500 |
| Uva School of Architecture Foundation | Robert and mary vickery scholarship fund | $7,500 |
| Uva School of Architecture Foundation | Veneto fund | $7,500 |
| Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Bushnell Park Foundation Inc | Non-restricted funding for general operations | $5,000 |
| Camp Haven | Annual fund, unrestricted grant | $5,000 |
| Chrysler Museum of Art | Support for digital tours, classroom kits, and video streaming equipment for the virtual school tour program | $5,000 |
| Coyote Central | Youth arts organization in seattle offering pay-what-you-can studio courses for ages 10-15. A community powered by curiosity, creativity, and collaboration, coyote sparks creativity in youth by giving them tools to forge their future. | $5,000 |
| Hartford Symphony | Non-restricted funding for general operations of the organization's programs | $5,000 |
| Playhouse Theatre Group Inc | Non-restricted funding for general operations | $5,000 |
| Seattle Opera | Education and community engagement programs | $5,000 |
| The Center for Animal Litigation Inc | Support for precedent-setting lawsuits to save the lives of companion animials and change how the law values them | $5,000 |
| Whro Public Media | Digital and online educational programming | $5,000 |
| On the Boards | Non-restricted funding for general operations of the organization's art performance programs | $3,000 |
| Robert S Peabody Institute at Phillips Academy | Restricted to support public school educationand outreach program | $3,000 |
| Ocean Research and Conservation Association Inc | Annual fund, unrestricted grant | $2,750 |
| Go Rescue Pet Adoption Center | Annual fund: unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
| Lynnhaven River Now | Annual fund: unrestricted grant | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Thomas Vandeventer
- William Vandeventer
- Elizabeth Vandeventer
Questions people ask
Does The Vandeventer Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vandeventer Foundation Inc give?
$580,000 in tax year 2024, across 55 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Vandeventer Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Thomas Vandeventer (President), William Vandeventer (Treasurer/Secretary) and Elizabeth Vandeventer (Director).
What does The Vandeventer Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.