The Vertex Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Vertex Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Boston, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $9.7 million in 109 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $5.7 million. 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$9.7 million
- Number of grants109
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$5.7 million
- Assets$2.6 million
- New grantees66%
Giving in 2024 was up from $8.8 million the year before.
66% 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 | $8.8 million | 106 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $9.7 million | 109 | $2.6 million |
How to apply
The Vertex 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 Vertex Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to Virginia. It also paid $689,667 in 15 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 1 | $5.7 million |
| Florida | 4 | $3.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 10 | $111,400 |
| California | 6 | $61,338 |
| Pennsylvania | 9 | $45,000 |
| North Carolina | 8 | $40,000 |
| Texas | 6 | $30,000 |
| Iowa | 4 | $20,000 |
| Indiana | 4 | $20,000 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $20,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charities Aid Foundation of America | Donor advised fund grants | $5.7 million |
| American Online Giving Foundation | Donor advised fund matching gifts | $3.1 million |
| Enthuse Charitable Trust | General support | $259,520 |
| Trussell Trust | General support | $204,500 |
| Charitable Giving | Donor advised fund matching gifts | $84,193 |
| UK Online Giving Foundation | Donor advised fund matching gifts | $77,616 |
| Together We Rise Corp | General support | $36,338 |
| Canadian Online Giving Foundation | Donor advised fund matching gifts | $28,279 |
| Cradles to Crayons | General support | $25,000 |
| Hope and Comfort Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| City Year Inc | General support | $24,100 |
| Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Cassidy Taylor - Eckerd College | Scholarship Recipient | $7,500 |
| Haus Des Stiftens gGmbH | Donor advised fund matching gifts | $5,868 |
| Dignity Matters Inc | General support | $5,500 |
| Abigail Shaffer - Wake Technical Community College | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Alaina Sheedy - University of Wisconsin-Madison | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Alexa Hall - Drake University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Alexa Wiker - Michigan State University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Alexis Wright - University of California Merced | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Allison Schellenberg - Indiana Wesleyan University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Ashleigh Hoskins - University of Evansville | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Ashley Marchant - Abilene Christian University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Austin Goetsche - Northwest Missouri State University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Bailey Bryan - Villanova University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Bailey Gutelius - Eastern University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Benjamin Clark - Clemson University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Brayden Merrill - Brigham Young University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Cade Brummer - University of Central Oklahoma | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Cameron Grant - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Casey Reno - West Chester University of Pennsylvania | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Cassandra Murphy - University of Iowa | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Daviney McKay - Hamline University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Elijah Murray - North Arkansas College | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Elizabeth Wheeler - University of Northwestern - St Paul | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| emma eckert - Texas A&M University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Evan Mahanna - Pace University at Pleasantville | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Faith Ettlich - Gordon College | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Ford Robbins - Florida State University | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
| Gabrielle Capesius - University of Texas Health Science Center Med School | Scholarship Recipient | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Amit Sachdev
- Nina Devlin
- Melodie Knowlton
- Eustacia MacNaught
- Katharine Jensen
- Ana Carolina Santos
- Sabine Hadida
- Susan Grieco
- Kimberly Roessiger
Questions people ask
Does The Vertex Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vertex Foundation Inc give?
$9.7 million in tax year 2024, across 109 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Vertex Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Amit Sachdev (Chairman and Director), Nina Devlin (Vice Chair and Director), Melodie Knowlton (Executive Director and Director) and Eustacia MacNaught (Director) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does The Vertex Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and environment and conservation.