Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Lexington, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $137,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$137,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees92%
Giving in 2025 was up from $15,000 the year before.
92% 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 | $82,343 | 9 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $15,000 | 1 | $2.0 million |
| 2025 | $137,000 | 13 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Browning-Vanmeter 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 Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Kentucky.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky | 11 | $119,500 |
| Virginia | 2 | $17,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sayre School | Charitable contributions | $50,000 |
| Christ Church Cathedral | Charitable contribution | $32,500 |
| Episcopal High School | Charitable contribution | $10,000 |
| University of Kentucky | Charity to university | $10,000 |
| Washington & Lee University | Funding of private | $7,500 |
| The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Leeds Center for the Arts | Charitable contribution | $5,000 |
| Bluegrass Community Foundation | Charitable contributions | $5,000 |
| Greenhouse 17 | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| God's Pantry Food Bank Inc | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Kentucky Educational Television Foundati | Charitable contributions | $2,500 |
| Sacred Heart Schools | Charitable contribution | $2,500 |
| Tom Browning Boys & Girls Club | Charitable contribution | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Laurance B Vanmeter
Questions people ask
Does Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc give?
$137,000 in tax year 2025, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Laurance B Vanmeter (President).
What does Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.