The Vegan Fund
Preselected recipients only
The Vegan Fund is a private foundation in Cleveland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$41,000
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$138,506
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $25,408 the year before.
100% 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 | $52,277 | 7 | $144,147 |
| 2024 | $25,408 | 5 | $173,959 |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 5 | $138,506 |
How to apply
The Vegan Fund 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 Vegan Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 3 | $30,000 |
| Ohio | 2 | $11,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cleve State University Animal Law | support animal law clinic of the CSU law school foundation | $10,000 |
| New Roots Institute 501c3 | support this vegan 501c3 EIN #82-4594246 | $10,000 |
| Our Honor 501c3 | support this vegan 501c3 EIN #2087780 | $10,000 |
| Animal Equality 501c3 | support of this vegan organization EIN #47-2420444 | $10,000 |
| LASA Sanctuary 501c3 | support of this vegan 501c3 #27-493217 | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Nelli Johnson
- James Wagner
Questions people ask
Does The Vegan Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Vegan Fund give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Vegan Fund?
Its 2025 filing lists Nelli Johnson (co-director) and James Wagner (co-director).
What does The Vegan Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.