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Verbena Foundation is a private co-operative based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1998. The principal officer is Wilmington Trust Company. It holds total assets of $790K. Annual income is reported at $1.4M. Total assets have grown from $11K in 2011 to $790K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. 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 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Maine, District of Columbia and Massachusetts. According to available records, Verbena Foundation has made 8 grants totaling $172K, with a median grant of $15K. Annual giving has grown from $72K in 2020 to $100K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K, with an average award of $22K. The foundation has supported 7 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Maine, District of Columbia, which account for 88% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 4 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$5K
Median Grant
$13K
Average Grant
$12K
Largest Grant
$17K
Based on 6 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.
Verbena Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 8 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, ME, DC.
Verbena Foundation has distributed a total of $172K across 8 grants. The median grant size is $15K, with an average of $22K. Individual grants have ranged from $5K to $50K.
Verbena Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Verbena Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 4 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morris W Stroud Ii | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Susanna Linzee Weld | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Peter G Milliken | ADVISOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$790K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$790K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
8
Total Giving
$172K
Average Grant
$22K
Median Grant
$15K
Unique Recipients
7
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors IncGENERAL PURPOSES | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| JusticeaidGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $17K | 2020 |
| Permaculture Association Of The NortheastGENERAL SUPPORT | Amherst, MA | $15K | 2020 |
| North Atlantic Arts AllianceGENERAL SUPPORT | Cornish, ME | $15K | 2020 |
| Good Shepherd Food BankGENERAL SUPPORT | Auburn, ME | $10K | 2020 |
| Full Plates Full PotentialGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $10K | 2020 |
| Space GalleryGENERAL SUPPORT | Portland, ME | $5K | 2020 |