Vesta Fund
Preselected recipients only
Vesta Fund is a private foundation in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $363,500 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $75,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$363,500
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$11.2 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was down from $709,500 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 | $709,500 | 48 | $10.2 million |
| 2024 | $363,500 | 32 | $11.2 million |
How to apply
Vesta 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 Vesta Fund funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 31 | $353,500 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Renew Theaters Deep Focus Program | Deep focus program | $75,000 |
| Gettysburg College Financial Aid | Financial aid | $50,000 |
| Alliance Francaise de Philadelphie Underwriting Salary of the Director of E | Educational and testing programs | $30,000 |
| Ambler Theater Inc Film Now and 35MM Film Festival | Film festival | $25,000 |
| Gettysburg College Endowment at Majestic Theater | Majestic theater | $25,000 |
| Power Forward Foundation Power Forward Startup | Operation support and scholarships | $15,500 |
| Family Promise Montco Pa Unrestricted | Unrestricted/general operating support | $14,000 |
| Eusebeia Relationship Re Do | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Power Forward Foundation Power Forward Foundation | Operation support and scholarships | $12,500 |
| Kindle Hill Foundation Charity Salary for Part-Time Grantwriteradministra | Salary for part-time grant | $10,000 |
| Charles Schwab & Co Inc Camp Waziyatah Camper Scholarship | Waziyatah camper scholarship | $10,000 |
| Lenape Valley Foundation Suicide Prevention Conference for Community Educat | Suicide prevention conference for community education | $10,000 |
| 319 Main Line Center Inc Unrestricted Grant | Unrestricted/general operating support | $10,000 |
| Renew Theaters General Operations 2500 for Each of Four Renew-Operated TH | To renew theaters | $10,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society Saving Lives and Keeping Families Whole | Saving and serving philadelphia's most vulnerable pets | $7,500 |
| Hedwig House Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services | Rehabilitation services | $5,000 |
| The Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center Inc General Support | General support for animal care including food, medical expenses and clinic supplies | $5,000 |
| Council for Relationships General Operating Support Childrenadolescent an | To support children,adolescent, and family services | $5,000 |
| Peter's Place School Services | School services | $5,000 |
| New Leash on Life General Operating Support | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard Inc Unrestricted | Unrestricted/general operating support | $5,000 |
| The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Schuylkill Center Wildlif | Environmental education schuylkill center wildlife clinic | $3,500 |
| Green Street Rescue Rescue of Homeless Cats and Kittens Inphiladelphia | Rescue of homeless cats and kittens | $2,500 |
| Stray Cat Blues Inc No-Kill Cat Rescue in Montgomery County -Veterinary S | No-kill cat rescue in montgomery county | $2,500 |
| Pegasus Riding Academy Inc Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Academy Herd Mainte | Pegasus therapeutic riding academy herd maintenance | $1,500 |
| Legal Aid Southeastern Pennsylvania Inc Unrestricted | Legal aid | $1,000 |
| Abington Health Foundation in Honor of Dr Eunha Kim for Jefferson Giving D | In honor of dr. Eunha kim for jefferson | $1,000 |
| Abington Health Foundation in Honor of Dr Brett Fissel for Jefferson Givin | In honor of dr. Brett fissel for jefferson giving day | $1,000 |
| Abington Health Foundation in Honor of CRNP Dyllan Walter for Jefferson Giv | In honor of crnp dyllan walter for jefferson giving day | $1,000 |
| Philadelphia Animal Welfare Society Paw It Forward Matchingcampaign | Animal welfare society paw it forward matching | $1,000 |
| Montgomery Child Advocacy Project Unrestricted | Child advocacy project unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Gettysburg College the Jeffrey W Gabel Endowed Fund for the Majestic Theat | Majestic theater | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Geoffrey W Jackson
- Gretchen E Jackson
- George M Dempster
Questions people ask
Does Vesta Fund accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vesta Fund give?
$363,500 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vesta Fund?
Its 2024 filing lists Geoffrey W Jackson (Director), Gretchen E Jackson (Director) and George M Dempster (Director).
What does Vesta Fund fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and animals.