Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga Springs, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $479,600 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $155,000. 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$479,600
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees55%
Giving in 2024 was up from $336,000 the year before.
55% 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 | $336,000 | 5 | $7.7 million |
| 2024 | $479,600 | 15 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation 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 Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9 | $337,100 |
| Connecticut | 4 | $92,500 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sco Family of Services | General operating support | $155,000 |
| Brooklyn Law School | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Warren Land Trust | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Warren Volunteer Fire Company | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Education Dev Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Education Dev Center | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ny Public Radio | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Ny Public Radio | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Lake Waramaug Task Force | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Bedlam Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Bedlam Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | General operating support | $2,100 |
Officers and trustees
- Lee G Vance
- Cynthia K Vance
Questions people ask
Does Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation give?
$479,600 in tax year 2024, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Lee G Vance (Trustee) and Cynthia K Vance (Trustee).
What does Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.