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The Vanderbilt Family Foundation is a private trust based in NEW YORK, NY. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1981. The principal officer is Fiduciary Trust Company International. It holds total assets of $4.4M. Annual income is reported at $1.1M. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2017 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including New York, California, Massachusetts. According to available records, The Vanderbilt Family Foundation has made 109 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $6K. The foundation has distributed between $297K and $377K annually from 2021 to 2024. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2023 with $377K distributed across 28 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $65K, with an average award of $12K. The foundation has supported 51 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, California, which account for 52% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$7K
Average Grant
$11K
Largest Grant
$45K
Based on 25 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
The Vanderbilt Family Foundation is a private foundation that provides grants to eligible organizations. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 109 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CA.
The Vanderbilt Family Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 109 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $12K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $65K.
The Vanderbilt Family Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
The Vanderbilt Family Foundation is headquartered in NEW YORK, NY. While based in NY, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Vanderbilt Wade | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| William Henry Vanderbilt Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Samuel A Hartwell Jr | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Ellen F Vanderbilt Aidinoff | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$352K
Total Assets
$4.6M
Fair Market Value
$6.8M
Net Worth
$4.6M
Grants Paid
$305K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$200K
Distribution Amount
$307K
Total: $4.1M
Total Grants
109
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$12K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
51
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2024 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wade Institute For Science EducationGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Quincy, MA | $54K | 2024 |
| Childrens StorefrontGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $54K | 2024 |
| Common Power FutureGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Seattle, WA | $37K | 2024 |
| Wood River Land TrustGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hailey, ID | $21K | 2024 |
| Connecticut Farmland TrustGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hartford, CT | $20K | 2024 |
| Dig Deep Right To Water ProjectNAVAJO WATER PROJECT | Los Angeles, CA | $17K | 2024 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation Of AmericaGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $16K | 2024 |
| North East Community CenterGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Millerton, NY | $10K | 2024 |
| Appalachian Mountain ClubEDUCATORS' OUTDOORS PROGRAM | Boston, MA | $10K | 2024 |
| Idaho Conservation LeagueGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Boise, ID | $10K | 2024 |
| Neighbors LinkGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Yonkers, NY | $9K | 2024 |
| Kiln TheatreGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | London | $7K | 2024 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation FoundationGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Sanibel, FL | $6K | 2024 |
| Ding Darling Wildlife SocietyGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Sanibel, FL | $6K | 2024 |
| Wood River YmcaGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Ketchum, ID | $5K | 2024 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation IncGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| National Resources Defense CouncilGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $5K | 2024 |
| Segue FoundationGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $3K | 2024 |
| Great Camp SagamoreGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Raquette Lake, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| March For Our LivesGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | New York, NY | $2K | 2024 |
| Mentoring AcademyGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Oakland, CA | $2K | 2024 |
| Audubon FloridaGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Miami, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project IncGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Waterbury, VT | $1K | 2024 |
| Hunger CoalitionGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Bellevue, ID | $1K | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy FloridaGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Winter Park, FL | $1K | 2024 |
| Nature Conservancy Of IdahoGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | Hailey, ID | $1K | 2024 |
| American Himalayan FoundationGENERAL EXEMPT PURPOSE | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2024 |
| Children'S Storefront HarlemFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | New York, NY | $65K | 2023 |
| Kickstart International IncFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | San Francisco, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Gryd FoundationFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | Los Angeles, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sunflower Of PeaceFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | Newton, MA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sanibel Captiva Conservation FdnFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | Sanibel, FL | $15K | 2023 |
| South Bay Families ConnectedFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | Manhattan Beach, CA | $12K | 2023 |
| Root Cause FarmORGANIZATIONS GENERAL | Fairview, NC | $12K | 2023 |
| Northeast Community CenterFOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT | Millerton, NY | $9K | 2023 |
| Apprentice LearningFOR ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT | Jamaica Plain, MA | $8K | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood FederationFOR ORGANIZATIONS EXEMPT | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |