VBS Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
VBS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Belmont, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $537,366 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $70,000. 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$537,366
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$70,000
- Assets$10.7 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2024 was down from $558,000 the year before.
13% 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 | $558,000 | 31 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $537,366 | 31 | $10.7 million |
How to apply
VBS 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 VBS Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 31 | $537,366 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Humane Technology | General support | $70,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | General support | $40,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health | General support | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General support | $32,000 |
| Institute for Justice | General support | $30,000 |
| Tanzanian Childrens Fund | General support | $30,000 |
| Mind Body Solutions | General support | $25,000 |
| Oceana | General support | $25,000 |
| GBH | General support | $20,366 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | General support | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Fire Foundation | General support | $15,000 |
| Musica Franklin | General support | $15,000 |
| United Hatzalah | General support | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General support | $15,000 |
| Art of Yoga | General support | $10,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | General support | $10,000 |
| Bina Farm Center | General support | $10,000 |
| Dream Yard | General support | $10,000 |
| Everyman Repertory Theater | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | General support | $10,000 |
| Hearts and Noses Hospital Clown Troupe | General support | $10,000 |
| Vetpaw | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Food Safety | General support | $5,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| Elephant Family | General support | $5,000 |
| Give Back Yoga | General support | $5,000 |
| Homefront | General support | $5,000 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | General support | $5,000 |
| The Concord Players | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcella Fisher
- Alexander Schwartz
Questions people ask
Does VBS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does VBS Foundation Inc give?
$537,366 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs VBS Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcella Fisher (Director) and Alexander Schwartz (Director).
What does VBS Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, health and environment and conservation.