VHF Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
VHF Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Newton, Massachusetts. In tax year 2024 it gave $125,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$125,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$2.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was up from $104,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $104,500 | 11 | $2.3 million |
| 2024 | $125,000 | 12 | $2.5 million |
How to apply
VHF 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 VHF Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 9 | $85,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $25,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $10,000 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund | Hunger relief | $25,000 |
| The Good People Fund | Humanitarian work | $10,000 |
| Digger Foods | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| Fresh Start Furniture Bank | Humanitarian work | $10,000 |
| Healthy Waltham | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| The Food Drivve | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| Beantown Baby Diaper Bank | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Welcoming Alliance | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Welcome Home | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Needham Community Council | Food relief | $7,500 |
| Newton Food Pantry | Food relief | $7,500 |
| Pope Memorial SPCA | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Allen Katzoff
- Joan Leegant
- Eliezer Katzoff
Questions people ask
Does VHF Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does VHF Foundation Inc give?
$125,000 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs VHF Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Allen Katzoff (President,Director), Joan Leegant (Treasurer Director) and Eliezer Katzoff (Director).
What does VHF Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and human services.