VSP Family Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
VSP Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $45,000 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$45,000
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2024 was up from $37,000 the year before.
67% 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 | $37,000 | 6 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $45,000 | 9 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Vinodrai M Patel 11840 Shade Cove Court, Orland Park, IL 60467 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (708) 466-7541 |
| What to submit | Application and grant proposal forms are not required |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What VSP Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 5 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Loyola Medicine | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Direct Relief | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospitals | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Silvercross Foundation | Medical services | $5,000 |
| Greater Chicago Food Depository | Food insecurity relief | $3,500 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | Medical services | $3,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Veterans support | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Vinodrai M Patel
- Shaku Patel
- Nisha V Patel
- Amee V Patel
- Nimesh V Patel
Questions people ask
Does VSP Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does VSP Family Foundation Inc give?
$45,000 in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs VSP Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vinodrai M Patel (President), Shaku Patel (Secretary), Nisha V Patel (Vice Preside) and Amee V Patel (Vice Preside) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does VSP Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health and human services.