Private foundation · EIN 87-6922105 · Providence, Rhode Island · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vantzelfde Family 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: 5 grants paid, $120K total, median $25K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
5
$120K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in RI
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston Ballet IncBoston, MATo support a public charity$50K
Trustees of Philips AcademyAndover, MATo support a public charity$25K
Boston Symphony OrchestraBoston, MATo support a public charity$25K
Chordoma FoundationDurham, NCTo support a public charity$10K
The Winsor SchoolBoston, MATo support a public charity$10K

By state: Massachusetts 4 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Vantzelfde Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Providence, Rhode Island, tax-exempt since 2022. 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 Vantzelfde Family 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 Vantzelfde Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $120K across 5 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does Vantzelfde Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), North Carolina (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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