Private foundation · EIN 81-6200122 · Hermitage, Tennessee · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vf 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: 22 grants paid, $327K total, median $12K. 27% of grants stayed in Tennessee.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
22
$327K
Median grant
$12K
Stays in TN
27%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$6.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Elevate EthiopiaHermitage, TNTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$38K
Equal Chance for EducationNashville, TNTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$35K
Hope IncSan Francisco, CATo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$25K
Hype - Hope for YouthAtlanta, GATo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$25K
Bethany Christian ServicesGrand Rapids, MITo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$20K
Ethiopia Education InitiativesNew York, NYTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$20K
Selamta Family ProjectLebanon, TNTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$20K
Epic GirlNashville, TNTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$15K
Hope for the FatherlessCastle Pines, COTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$13K
Justice and Hope USA NfpRoscoe, ILTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$13K
Steps HomeINTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$12K
Children's HavenJoplin, MOTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$11K
Every Mother's AdvocatePompano Beach, FLTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$10K
Hope EthiopiaCalgary, CATo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$10K
International Generosity FoundationClearwater, FLTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$10K
Pink Girl IncRogersville, TNTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$10K
Sebaconnect CharityWashington, DCTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$10K
Urban Promise NashvilleNashville, TNTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$10K
Donorsee FoundationSpringfield, VATo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$6,000
Take Care of HomeLos Angeles, CATo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$5,000
Bridge2rwanda IncLittle Rock, ARTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$5,000
Hali Access Network IncBovine Center, NYTo promote scientific, educational, and other charitable activities.$5,000

By state: Tennessee 6 · California 2 · New York 2 · Georgia 1 · INTL 2 · Michigan 1

About this foundation

Vf Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Hermitage, Tennessee, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Vf 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 Vf Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $327K across 22 grants, a median of $12K.

Where does Vf Foundation give?

Tennessee (6 grants), California (2 grants), New York (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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