The Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New Providence, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $134,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $27,000. 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$134,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$27,000
- Assets$2.0 million
- New grantees43%
Giving in 2024 was up from $86,000 the year before.
43% 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 | $86,000 | 14 | $2.0 million |
| 2024 | $134,000 | 21 | $2.0 million |
How to apply
The Vain and Harry Fish 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 Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New Jersey. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 6 | $44,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 4 | $33,000 |
| California | 3 | $14,000 |
| New York | 3 | $10,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $10,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America | To provide financial assistance to help over 200 youth from low-income communities to attend scout camp; to help the annual scouting food drive; to aid scouts in performing over 40,000 hours of community service. | $27,000 |
| The City School | The city school's mission is to train students' minds, disciple their hearts and bring light to the city-one child at a time. Since 1978, our commitment to this mission has guided us as we prepare students to thrive in school, in college, at home, and in all of life. Donations to the annual fund are used to "bridge the gap" between tuition income and the actual cost of educating each child. We extend an invitation to our families, graduates, local churches and other friends to join a community of supporters whose involvement, prayer, encouragement and financial contributions allow the school to fulfill its mission. | $15,000 |
| Camp Victory Nicholas Wolff Foundation | To support the mission of camp victory which hosts 30,000 overnight campers and counsellors. Partnering with 30 independent groups, camp victory offers the unique location, infrastructure and program each group needs to host their camp for handicapped children. | $10,000 |
| Feel Beautiful Today | Support through general funding feel beautiful today is a 501(c)(3),created with the sole purpose of providing encouragement, hope, and god's love to women and girls affected by cancer through three programs: "jewelry workshop for patients", "boxes of love and "joined in hope". | $10,000 |
| Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America Inc | Cbissassar - 04/30/18 03:43pm worksheet private foundation | $10,000 |
| Cameron Community Ministries | To provide general funding to carry out: our mission - to provide hope through emergency services, engagement, education and empowerment to the greater lyell-otis neighborhood. Our vision - to break the cycle of generational poverty by helping people move from dependence to independence | $6,000 |
| Moose Charities | Coordinate, support, and stimulate charitable giving from diverse sources." | $5,000 |
| Wheaton College Wheaton Fund | The wheaton fund is the college's unrestricted annual fund. It represents an ongoing investment in the college's highest priorities: keeping wheaton affordable for every student and continuing wheaton's tradition of excellence by investing in faculty and programming.specifically, when you support the wheaton fund you provide much-needed operational funds that help us to:keep wheaton affordable by funding areas not supported by tuition alone, which reduces the overall cost of attending for every student.foster excellence in liberal arts instruction and student programming. | $5,000 |
| Table of Hope | General funding | $5,000 |
| Alliance of Confessing Evangelicals | General funding | $5,000 |
| Sola Media | Provides resources for reformation grounded in the historic christian faith | $5,000 |
| Market Street Mission | General funding | $5,000 |
| West End Arts District | General funding | $5,000 |
| Horizons | General funding | $4,000 |
| Christian Overcomers Inc | Minister to the spiritual social and occupational needs of young people and adults who are physically handicapped | $3,000 |
| James A 111 Foundation | General funding | $3,000 |
| Naomis House | Provide tailored support to victims and survivors wherever they are. | $3,000 |
| Creative Living Bible Study | Religious education | $2,000 |
| Our House | General funding | $2,000 |
| Hope for New York | General funding | $2,000 |
| Hope Church | General funding | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Aurora Doherty
- Daniel J Doherty
- Jeanne S Doherty
Questions people ask
Does The Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc give?
$134,000 in tax year 2024, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Aurora Doherty (President), Daniel J Doherty (Vice-President) and Jeanne S Doherty (Treasurer).
What does The Vain and Harry Fish Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and human services.