Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation is a private foundation in Warren, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $57,500 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$57,500
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was down from $63,000 the year before.
6% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $73,000 | 18 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $63,000 | 18 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $57,500 | 18 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Farmers Trust Company P O Box 8803, Warren, OH 44484 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (330) 609-5057 |
| What to submit | Written with appropriate documentation no formal written application form |
What Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 13 | $50,500 |
| Illinois | 5 | $7,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Warren Endowment Fund | Public support | $15,000 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Association | Public support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio | Public support | $6,000 |
| Troop 101 Alumni Association Inc | Public support | $4,000 |
| Warren Philharmonic Orchestra | Public support | $3,000 |
| Trumbull Art Gallery | Public support | $3,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation | Public support | $2,500 |
| Packard Museuem Association | Public support | $2,500 |
| Animal Welfare League | Public support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Barringtons White House NFP | Public support | $1,500 |
| Wttw-Pbs | Public support | $1,000 |
| Community Literacy Foundation | Public support | $1,000 |
| Trumbull County Historical Society | Public support | $1,000 |
| Upton Association | Public support | $1,000 |
| Warren Development Association | Public support | $1,000 |
| Warren Civic Music Association | Public support | $1,000 |
| Home of the Sparrow | Public support | $1,000 |
| Animal House Shelter | Support program | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Charles van Fossan
- Shelley Taylor Odille
- Robert van Fossan
- Sally Taylor
Questions people ask
Does Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation give?
$57,500 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Charles van Fossan (Treasurer), Shelley Taylor Odille (Director), Robert van Fossan (Secretary) and Sally Taylor (President).
What does Nancy Kaighin van Fossan Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and animals.