Private foundation · EIN 13-2723211 · New Providnce, New Jersey

Vain & Harry Fish Foundation Inc

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 21 grants paid, $134K total, median $5,000. 29% of grants stayed in New Jersey.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
21
$134K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NJ
29%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.3M

Grants paid in 2024

21 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boy Scouts of AmericaCedar Knolls, NJTo provide financial assistance to help over 200 youth from low-income communities to attend scout camp; to help the annual scouting food d…$27K
The City SchoolPhiladelphia, PAThe city school's mission is to train students' minds, disciple their hearts and bring light to the city-one child at a time. since 1978, o…$15K
Camp Victory Nicholas Wolff FoundationMillville, PATo support the mission of camp victory which hosts 30,000 overnight campers and counsellors. partnering with 30 independent groups, camp vi…$10K
Feel Beautiful TodayRoswell, GASupport through general funding feel beautiful today is a 501(c)(3),created with the sole purpose of providing encouragement, hope, and god…$10K
Transatlantic Council Boy Scouts of America IncTirrenia Pi, ITCbissassar - 04/30/18 03:43pm worksheet private foundation$10K
Cameron Community MinistriesRochester, NYTo provide general funding to carry out: our mission - to provide hope through emergency services, engagement, education and empowerment to…$6,000
Moose CharitiesMooseheart, ILCoordinate, support, and stimulate charitable giving from diverse sources."$5,000
Wheaton College Wheaton FundWheaton, ILThe wheaton fund is the college's unrestricted annual fund. it represents an ongoing investment in the college's highest priorities: keepin…$5,000
Table of HopeMorristown, NJGeneral funding$5,000
Alliance of Confessing EvangelicalsLancaster, PAGeneral funding$5,000
Sola MediaSan Diego, CAProvides resources for reformation grounded in the historic christian faith$5,000
Market Street MissionMorristown, NJGeneral funding$5,000
West End Arts DistrictAlameda, CAGeneral funding$5,000
HorizonsSan Francisco, CAGeneral funding$4,000
Christian Overcomers IncGarfield, NJMinister to the spiritual social and occupational needs of young people and adults who are physically handicapped$3,000
James a 111 FoundationDillon, SCGeneral funding$3,000
Naomis HousePittsburgh, PAProvide tailored support to victims and survivors wherever they are.$3,000
Creative Living Bible StudyCatham, NJReligious education$2,000
Our HouseMurray Hill, NJGeneral funding$2,000
Hope for New YorkNew York, NYGeneral funding$2,000
Hope ChurchNew York, NYGeneral funding$2,000

By state: New Jersey 6 · Pennsylvania 4 · California 3 · New York 3 · Georgia 1 · Illinois 2

About this foundation

Vain & Harry Fish Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in New Providnce, New Jersey, tax-exempt since 1973. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Vain & Harry Fish Foundation Inc accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vain & Harry Fish Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $134K across 21 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Vain & Harry Fish Foundation Inc give?

New Jersey (6 grants), Pennsylvania (4 grants), California (3 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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