Vitamix Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vitamix Foundation is a private foundation in Olmsted Twp, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $665,751 in 10 grants; the typical grant was $60,566 and the largest $125,000. 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$665,751
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$60,566
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2025 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
20% 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 | $1.1 million | 18 | $3.2 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 19 | $2.7 million |
| 2025 | $665,751 | 10 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Vitamix 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vitamix Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Massachusetts.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $134,252 |
| Georgia | 1 | $125,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $116,964 |
| Arkansas | 2 | $98,402 |
| Ohio | 2 | $96,133 |
| Florida | 1 | $50,000 |
| California | 1 | $45,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CDC Foundation | National hunger nutrition and health | $125,000 |
| University of Colorado | Healthy starts project | $116,964 |
| Teaching Kitchen Collaborative | Dev of modular nutrition curriculum | $112,469 |
| Arkansas Childrens Research Institu | Support research to advance wise | $78,765 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Nourishing program for pregnant indi | $71,133 |
| Plantrician Project | Support publication of intern journ | $50,000 |
| Eat Real Certified | Innovation to pre-k programs | $45,000 |
| University Hospitals | Lifestyle medicine health coaching | $25,000 |
| Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Inc | Nutrition curriculum fo home helath | $21,783 |
| University of Arkansas Medical SC | We support smart eating prog | $19,637 |
Officers and trustees
- Loree Connors
- Aimee Wrubel
- Sujata Lahke Barnard
- Steve Laserson
- Shreela Sharma
- Wanda Huberman
Questions people ask
Does Vitamix Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vitamix Foundation give?
$665,751 in tax year 2025, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $60,566.
Who runs Vitamix Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Loree Connors (Treasurer), Aimee Wrubel (Secretary), Sujata Lahke Barnard (Executive VP) and Steve Laserson (President) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Vitamix Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.