VGS Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
VGS Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Somerset, New Jersey. In tax year 2025 it gave $894,829 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $859,829. 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$894,829
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$859,829
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2025 was up from $870,893 the year before.
60% 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 | $842,166 | 4 | $17.1 million |
| 2024 | $870,893 | 4 | $18.7 million |
| 2025 | $894,829 | 5 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
VGS 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.
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $10,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $859,829 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Schwab Charitable Fund (Daf) | General fund | $859,829 |
| Claudine Society for Development & Action | General fund | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Tamil Sangam Inc | General fund | $10,000 |
| Kongu Association of North America (Kana) | General fund | $10,000 |
| Contributions of 5K of Less | General fund | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Veerappan Subramanian
- Govindammal Subramanian
- Anu Subramanian
- Ilango Subramanian
Questions people ask
Does VGS Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does VGS Foundation Inc give?
$894,829 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs VGS Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Veerappan Subramanian (Trustee), Govindammal Subramanian (Trustee), Anu Subramanian (Trustee) and Ilango Subramanian (Trustee).