Private foundation · EIN 94-3435406 · Newton, Massachusetts · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vhf 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 2024 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $125K total, median $10K. 75% of grants stayed in Massachusetts.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
12
$125K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MA
75%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
New Israel FundPhiladelphia, PAHunger relief$25K
The Good People FundMillburn, NJHumanitarian work$10K
Digger FoodsSharon, MAHunger relief$10K
Fresh Start Furniture BankHudson, MAHumanitarian work$10K
Healthy WalthamWaltham, MAHunger relief$10K
The Food DrivveMelrose, MAHunger relief$10K
Beantown Baby Diaper BankLexington, MAHumanitarian$10K
Welcoming AllianceWorcester, MAHumanitarian$10K
Welcome HomeNewton Centre, MAHumanitarian$10K
Needham Community CouncilNeedham, MAFood relief$7,500
Newton Food PantryNewton, MAFood relief$7,500
Pope Memorial SPCAConcord, NHHumanitarian$5,000

By state: Massachusetts 9 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 1 · New Hampshire 1

About this foundation

Vhf Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Newton, Massachusetts, administered in care of Allen Katzoff, tax-exempt since 2008. 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 Vhf Foundation Inc 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 Vhf Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $125K across 12 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Vhf Foundation Inc give?

Massachusetts (9 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants), New Jersey (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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