Private foundation · EIN 45-3414588 · Coconut Grove, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vassil Family 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 5 grants paid, $82K total, median $4,920. 80% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$82K
Median grant
$4,920
Stays in FL
80%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.9M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of AmericaBoca Raton, FLGeneral operations$66K
Dolphins Cancer ChallengeMiami Gardens, FLGeneral operations$5,153
Temple JudeaCoral Gables, FLGeneral operations$4,920
Baptist Health South Florida Foundation-Bounce Back From CancerAtlanta, GAGeneral operations$4,553
Alzheimers AssociationFort Lauderdale, FLGeneral operations$1,000

By state: Florida 4 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Vassil Family Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Coconut Grove, Florida, administered in care of Dan P Heller, tax-exempt since 2014. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Vassil Family Foundation Inc 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 Vassil Family Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $82K across 5 grants, a median of $4,920.

Where does Vassil Family Foundation Inc give?

Florida (4 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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