Van Buren Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Van Buren Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Palm Beach, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $28,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,500. 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$28,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$514,649
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $21,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $21,000 | 16 | $501,713 |
| 2024 | $28,000 | 16 | $514,649 |
How to apply
Van Buren Family 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 Van Buren Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 8 | $13,500 |
| Florida | 7 | $12,500 |
| California | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Civic Association | General | $2,500 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | General | $2,500 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | General | $2,500 |
| Barnegat Light First Aid Squad | General | $2,000 |
| Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company | General | $2,000 |
| Surf City Volunteer Fire Department | General | $2,000 |
| High Point Volunteer Fire Company | General | $2,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | General | $1,500 |
| Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter | General | $1,500 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | General | $1,500 |
| New Jersey Maritime Museum | General | $1,500 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | General | $1,500 |
| Save Long Beach Island Inc | General | $1,500 |
| Saint Francis Food Pantry | General | $1,500 |
| Flagler Museum | General | $1,000 |
| South Florida Cox Science Center | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert S van Buren
- Robyn B van Buren
- Stuart J Haft
Questions people ask
Does Van Buren Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Van Buren Family Foundation Inc give?
$28,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Van Buren Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert S van Buren (Director), Robyn B van Buren (Director) and Stuart J Haft (Director).
What does Van Buren Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly community development, arts and culture and animals.