Private foundation · EIN 23-6251198 · Brecksville, Ohio

Vesper 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $165K total, median $165K. 100% of grants stayed in Ohio.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$165K
Median grant
$165K
Stays in OH
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Wetlands FoundationBrecksville, OHGeneral$165K

About this foundation

Vesper Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Brecksville, Ohio, tax-exempt since 1961. 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 Vesper Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 Vesper Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $165K across 1 grants, a median of $165K.

Where does Vesper Foundation give?

Ohio (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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