Private foundation · EIN 20-3662831 · Hendersonvlle, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation

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: 9 grants paid, $50K total, median $5,000. 100% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$50K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NC
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Council on Aging Henderson CountyHendersonville, NCCare for elderly$10K
Children and Family Research CenterHendersonville, NCChildren and family$10K
The StorehouseHendersonville, NCFood Pantry$10K
Apple Country WoodcraftersHendersonville, NCArt of woodcrafters$5,300
Habitat for HumanityHendersonville, NCProviding homes$5,000
SafelightHendersonville, NCShelter$5,000
Wnc QuiltersHendersonville, NCArt of Quilting$2,000
Four Seasons HospiceFlat Rock, NCMedical care$1,500
Mana Food BankMills River, NCfood pantry$1,500

About this foundation

The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hendersonvlle, North Carolina, administered in care of Eugene T Linkous Jr, tax-exempt since 2012. 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 The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation 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 The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $50K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation give?

North Carolina (9 grants), per its latest filing.

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