Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn
Accepts applications
Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn is a private foundation in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. In tax year 2024 it gave $641,000 in 44 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 and the largest $140,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$641,000
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$140,000
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees9%
Giving in 2024 was up from $586,725 the year before.
9% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $586,725 | 45 | $19.0 million |
| 2024 | $641,000 | 44 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Diana Doherty 51 Medical Campus Drive, Lansdale, PA 19446 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (215) 847-4401, ddoherty@npvnafoundation.org |
| What to submit | All submissions must be made online and include the following: a summary of the project, demonstrate that funding will address a specific community need and does not duplicate existing efforts, goals for the project, a specific timeline, expected outcomes, mission statement and history of the organization, number of clients served in foundation coverage area, collaborative partnerships involved, list of other funds applied to project, list of board of directors, budget form, most recent audit, latest strategic plan |
| Deadlines | In accordance with published deadlines |
| Restrictions | Grants are awarded to organizations that benefit the health and well-being of the north penn community. The areas served are the north penn, wissahickon and souderton school districts as well as worcester township. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Pennsylvania.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 44 | $641,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Memorial Foundation | Jefferson lansdale hospital dental care access program | $140,000 |
| Mitzvah Circle Foundation | Critical needs for healthy families, diaper bank, period supply programs ($12,500)capacity building support related to new forever home in montgomeryville ($50,000) | $62,500 |
| Manna on Main Street | General operations ($15,000)north penn commons helping hands ($15,000)capacity building support related to its new online market hub building in lansdale borough ($25,000) | $55,000 |
| Bucks-Mont Collaborative | Year 1 of the kitty fitzgerald memorial fund, general operating, programming and summit | $50,000 |
| North Penn Valley Boys and Girls Club | General operations ($15,000)capacity building support related to its new wissahicken club building in ambler ($25,000) | $40,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard | General operations | $15,000 |
| Garden of Health Inc | General operations ($12,500)general operations/board discretionary - ($2,000) | $14,500 |
| Keystone Opportunity Center | General operations ($12,500)general operations/board discretionary - ($1,000) | $13,500 |
| Aclamo Family Centers | Creating pathways to health for latinos in north penn region | $12,500 |
| Family Promise Montco | Housing and stabilization services for families in the greater north penn region | $12,500 |
| Generations of Indian Valley | General operations | $12,500 |
| Greater Harleysville and North Penn Senior Services | General operations | $12,500 |
| Bean Bag Food Program | General operations ($10,000)general operations/board discretionary - ($1,000) | $11,000 |
| Laurel House | Laurel house supportive services ($10,000)general operations/board discretionary ($1,000) | $11,000 |
| Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center | Improving accessibility of child abuse prevention education ($10,000)general operations/board discretionary ($1,000) | $11,000 |
| Legal Aid of Southeastern Pennsylvania | Legal aid for greater north penn | $10,000 |
| Welcome Project Pa | General operations/board discretionary ($2,000)mental health wrap-around services ($8,000) | $10,000 |
| Family Services of Montgomery County | Project hearth share | $9,500 |
| Vna Community Services Inc | Personal navigator program: benefit access to improve health and wellness for north penn residents | $9,500 |
| Montco Anti-Hunger Network | North penn emergency food access and collaboration building project ($7,000)general operations ($1,000) | $8,000 |
| Variety Club Camp and Development Center | Variety works workforce development services for youth and young adults with disabilities ($7,000)general operations/board discretionary ( $1,000) | $8,000 |
| Indian Creek Foundation | General operations | $7,500 |
| Maternity Care Coalition | Maternal child health programs in north penn | $7,500 |
| The Center for Loss and Bereavement | Mental health and grief services for the greater north penn area | $7,500 |
| St Luke's Penn Foundation | St. Luke's penn foundation mental health services | $7,000 |
| Tricounty Community Network | Resilient student network | $7,000 |
| North Penn YMCA | General operations-memberships scholarships and subsidiaries ($5,000)general operations/board discretionary - ($1,000) | $6,000 |
| Peaceful Living | General operations | $5,000 |
| Philip Jaisohn Memorial Foundation | Jaisohn wellness center, senior community center and outreach/navigation project | $5,000 |
| Senior Adult Activities Center of Montgomery County | Senior programming at ambler site | $5,000 |
| The Salvation Army Children's Services | Trauma-informed support programs for foster and adoptive children and their families | $5,000 |
| Victims Services Center of Montgomery County | Strengthening access to vsc's services for diverse victims of crime in the north penn region | $5,000 |
| Vol Medical Service Corps of Lansdale | General operations | $5,000 |
| Women's Center of Montgomery County | Comprehensive domestic violence services in north penn region | $5,000 |
| Worthwhile Wear | A continuum of care for survivors of traffixing and sexual exploitation. | $5,000 |
| Lansdale Library Association | General operations | $4,500 |
| Wissahickon Valley Public Library | General operations | $4,500 |
| The Partnership Tma of Montgomery County | General operations | $4,000 |
| Hope Worx | Family teams at hope worx (familyworx and fst) | $3,500 |
| Indian Valley Public Library | General operations | $3,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Jerome Sag
- Robin Chambers Dixon Ma
- Neal Pearlstine
- Kathryn McCarter
- Dave Crosson
- William Leister
- Gerald Cocchiaro
- Anne Frank
- Anthony H Johnson Edh
- Curt Deardorff Ex Officio
- Mateen Afzal
Questions people ask
Does Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: In accordance with published deadlines.
How much does Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn give?
$641,000 in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn?
Its 2024 filing lists Jerome Sag (President), Robin Chambers Dixon Ma (Vice President), Neal Pearlstine (Treasurer) and Kathryn McCarter (Secretary) among 11 officers and trustees.
What does Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, human services and youth programs.