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The Vance Foundation

Preselected recipients only Forest Grove, Oregon · EIN 931249351

The Vance Foundation is a private foundation in Forest Grove, Oregon. In tax year 2025 it gave $26,210 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 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.

Giving in 2025 was up from $24,075 the year before.

40% 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 yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$25,5004$439,627
2024$24,0754$384,995
2025$26,2105$377,531

How to apply

The 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Vance Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Washington.

StateGrantsAmount
Washington4$16,210
Oregon1$10,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 5 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Habitat for Humanity
Portland, OR
Charitable purpose of organization$10,000
Sunshine Christian School
Vancouver, WA
Charitable purpose of organization$5,210
Pathways Clinic
Washougal, WA
Charitable purpose of organization$5,000
Flash Love
Vancouver, WA
Charitable purpose of organization$4,000
Liberty Bible Church
Vancouver, WA
Charitable purpose of organization$2,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Vance Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Vance Foundation give?

$26,210 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.

Who runs The Vance Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists James Vance (Trustee) and Rolin Vance (Trustee).

What does The Vance Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.

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