Vera Cash Foundation
Accepts applications
Vera Cash Foundation is a private foundation in Anna Maria, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $135,000 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $11,250 and the largest $31,250. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$135,000
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$11,250
- Largest grant$31,250
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $70,000 the year before.
50% of its 2025 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 | $106,900 | 10 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $70,000 | 7 | $5.2 million |
| 2025 | $135,000 | 10 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Steven T Wittmer 4627 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (305) 666-7229 |
What Vera Cash Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 4 | $51,875 |
| Utah | 1 | $31,250 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $15,625 |
| New York | 1 | $11,250 |
| Delaware | 1 | $10,000 |
| Rhode Island | 1 | $10,000 |
| West Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Cancer Care | Cancer care | $31,250 |
| Guardian Angels of SW Florida | Assist foster care | $20,000 |
| The Equine Journey | Equine therapy for children | $15,625 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School | Faith based christian school | $15,625 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Helping wounded first responders & s | $11,250 |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation Parkinso | Support parkinosn's research | $11,250 |
| Southern Deleware Threapeutic Ridin | To improve wellbeing to disabled | $10,000 |
| Bryant University | Higher education university | $10,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Inc | Helping trobled girls overcome traum | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch | Faith based christian school for boy | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lynn Puskas
- Katherine Marshall
- Steven T Wittmer
Questions people ask
Does Vera Cash Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Vera Cash Foundation give?
$135,000 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $11,250.
Who runs Vera Cash Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lynn Puskas (Treasurer), Katherine Marshall (Asst Sec'y) and Steven T Wittmer (Vice-Presid).
What does Vera Cash Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.