Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation is a private foundation in Charlotte, North Carolina. In tax year 2025 it gave $1.6 million in 37 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $201,400. 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$1.6 million
- Number of grants37
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$201,400
- Assets$13.7 million
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2025 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
38% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.6 million | 36 | $12.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 41 | $13.4 million |
| 2025 | $1.6 million | 37 | $13.7 million |
How to apply
Kerry & Simone Vickar Family 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 Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to Florida. It also paid $9,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 14 | $787,200 |
| North Carolina | 6 | $494,050 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $75,000 |
| New York | 4 | $61,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $25,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Operational Support | $201,400 |
| Jewish Fed Palm Beach | Operational Support | $201,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Roof Above | Operational Support | $160,800 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | Operational Support | $102,500 |
| Aief | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | Operational Support | $86,000 |
| University of Manitoba | Operational Support | $75,000 |
| Palm Beach Harvest | Operational Support | $55,000 |
| Glazer Hall Palm Beach | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | Operational Support | $35,800 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Linville Ridge Empl Assist Fund | Operational Support | $12,000 |
| Linville Volunteer Fire Dept | Operational Support | $11,250 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Palm Beach | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Quail Hollow Employee Fund | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| NE SPCA | Operational Support | $9,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth David | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| The David Ortiz Children's Fund | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Pelotonia | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Temple of the Arts | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Knox Martin Foundation | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| South Florida PGA Foundation | Operational Support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Simone D Vickar
- Jeffery R Gifford
- Eric L Vickar
- L Kerry Vickar
Questions people ask
Does Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation give?
$1.6 million in tax year 2025, across 37 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Simone D Vickar (President), Jeffery R Gifford (Treasurer), Eric L Vickar (Director) and L Kerry Vickar (Director).
What does Kerry & Simone Vickar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, faith communities and youth programs.