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Richard Vague Foundation is a private corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2012. It holds total assets of $66K. Annual income is reported at $829K. Total assets have decreased from $4M in 2011 to $72K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Pennsylvania. According to available records, Richard Vague Foundation has made 12 grants totaling $184K, with a median grant of $14K. Annual giving has decreased from $31K in 2020 to $18K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $125K distributed across 7 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25K, with an average award of $15K. The foundation has supported 10 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Pennsylvania and New York and Connecticut. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$6K
Average Grant
$10K
Largest Grant
$20K
Based on 3 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
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Richard Vague Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 12 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in PA, NY, CT.
Richard Vague Foundation has distributed a total of $184K across 12 grants. The median grant size is $14K, with an average of $15K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $25K.
Richard Vague Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Richard Vague Foundation is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA. While based in PA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard W Vague | TRUSTEE AS NEEDED | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$735K
Total Assets
$72K
Fair Market Value
$72K
Net Worth
$72K
Grants Paid
$18K
Contributions
$711K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$2K
Total Grants
12
Total Giving
$184K
Average Grant
$15K
Median Grant
$14K
Unique Recipients
10
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation LeagueTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |
| Mighty WritersTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $18K | 2023 |
| FringeartsTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $25K | 2022 |
| Orphan Disease Pathway ProjectTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Hartford, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| The Franklin InstituteTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $20K | 2022 |
| The Committee Of SeventyTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Carpenters' CompanyTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| Independence Historical TrustTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $10K | 2022 |
| The Philadelphia CitizenTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $6K | 2020 |
| Philadelphia Youth Basketball IncTO FUND THE RECIPIENT'S OPERATING BUDGET | Philadelphia, PA | $5K | 2020 |
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, PA
LIGONIER, PA
PITTSBURGH, PA