Vegari Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Vegari Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,800 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $20,000. 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$41,800
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$874,415
- New grantees21%
Giving in 2025 was up from $39,262 the year before.
21% 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 | $38,097 | 33 | $795,572 |
| 2024 | $39,262 | 36 | $829,634 |
| 2025 | $41,800 | 28 | $874,415 |
How to apply
Vegari Foundation Inc 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 Vegari Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 15 | $29,250 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $6,100 |
| New York | 4 | $4,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $800 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $500 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $350 |
| Delaware | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lankenau Medical Center Foundation | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $3,500 |
| American Red Cross | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $2,000 |
| United Service Organization - Uso | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,850 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,750 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,500 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $1,000 |
| Philabundance | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $850 |
| Philly House | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $850 |
| Charity Navigator | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $750 |
| Whyy | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $750 |
| Alzheimer's Association | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Free Library of Pennsylvania | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Coalition to Salute America's Heroes | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Lower Merion Police Department | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Youth Mentoring Program | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Philadelphia Reads | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Save the Children | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| UNICEF | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $500 |
| Disabled Veterans National Foundation | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $350 |
| Merion Fire Company | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $350 |
| The Salvation Army | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $350 |
| Feeding America | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $300 |
| Gladwyne Volunteer Fire Company | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $300 |
| Philadelphia Museum of Art | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $300 |
| Sunday Breakfast Rescue Mission | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $300 |
| New York Public Library Foundation | To fund the recipient's operating budget | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- Matt Vegari
- Sheila Vegari
Questions people ask
Does Vegari Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vegari Foundation Inc give?
$41,800 in tax year 2025, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Vegari Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Matt Vegari (President) and Sheila Vegari (VP).
What does Vegari Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and international.