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Vesper Society is a private corporation based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2001. It holds total assets of $31.3M. Annual income is reported at $5.6M. Total assets have grown from $25.6M in 2011 to $31.6M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 12 officers and trustees. Health services for the underserved: direct health services for the underserved with clinic partners in the san francisco bay area (clinic by the bay, healthright 360, street level health project, la clinica de la raza); in humboldt county (k'ima:w medical center, open door community health centers, united indian health services), and in imperial county (clinicas de salud del pueblo), asian health services (oakland, ca), marin city health & wellness center (san rafael, ca). These direct health services include behavioral health, telehealth, dental health, medical equipment, and new clinic facilities and facility expansion. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in California and Georgia. According to available records, Vesper Society has made 108 grants totaling $481K, with a median grant of $1K. Annual giving has grown from $172K in 2020 to $268K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K, with an average award of $4K. The foundation has supported 57 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in California, Georgia, District of Columbia, which account for 82% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 10 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$105
Median Grant
$1K
Average Grant
$4K
Largest Grant
$40K
Based on 20 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
Health services for the underserved: direct health services for the underserved with clinic partners in the san francisco bay area (clinic by the bay, healthright 360, street level health project, la clinica de la raza); in humboldt county (k'ima:w medical center, open door community health centers, united indian health services), and in imperial county (clinicas de salud del pueblo), asian health services (oakland, ca), marin city health & wellness center (san rafael, ca). These direct health services include behavioral health, telehealth, dental health, medical equipment, and new clinic facilities and facility expansion.
Expenses: $1.4M
Youth empowerment: youth leadership services with imperial valley regional occupational program (el centro, ca); two feathers (humboldt county, ca); regents of the univ of california (iv 4-h )
Expenses: $210K
Service in the world: interfaith/social justice programs with california lutheran university (thousand oaks and berkeley, ca); first united methodist church (el centro, ca); and los angeles united methodist urban foundation (los angeles, ca).
Expenses: $145K
Partner capacity building: the partner capacity building program responds to the organizational development needs of these project partners: california children and families foundation - humboldt county (eureka, ca); two feathers (humbolt county, ca) , nature rights council, california cnter for rual policy, healthright 360, la clinica de la raza, street level health project (oakland, ca).
Expenses: $547K
Health services for the underserved: direct health services for the underserved with clinic partners in the san francisco bay area (clinic by the bay, healthright 360, street level health project, la clinica de la raza); in humboldt county (k'ima:w medical center, open door community health centers, united indian health services), and in imperial county (clinicas de salud del pueblo), asian health services (oakland, ca), marin city health & wellness center (san rafael, ca). These direct health services include behavioral health, telehealth, dental health, medical equipment, and new clinic facilities and facility expansion. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 108 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA, GA, DC.
Vesper Society has distributed a total of $481K across 108 grants. The median grant size is $1K, with an average of $4K. Individual grants have ranged from N/A to $100K.
Vesper Society typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vesper Society is headquartered in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. While based in CA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 10 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miyoko Oshima | PRESIDENT | $203K | $28K | $231K |
| Lindsay Nako | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Hydeh Gaffari | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Adina Safer | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Yammilette Rodriguez | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kevin Martinez | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Erika Carlsen | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jerry Brown | MEMBER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Kate Lawler | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Ward | SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Cynthia So-Armah | VICE CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Lyell Sakaue | CHAIR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$2.9M
Total Assets
$31.6M
Fair Market Value
$31.6M
Net Worth
$31.4M
Grants Paid
$35K
Contributions
$4K
Net Investment Income
$948K
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total: $29M
Total Grants
108
Total Giving
$481K
Average Grant
$4K
Median Grant
$1K
Unique Recipients
57
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two Feathers Native Amercan Family ServicesGENERAL SUPPORT | Mckinleyville, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Native Americans In PhilanthropyGENERAL SUPPORT | Washington, DC | $10K | 2022 |
| Kee Cha-E-Nar CorpGENERAL SUPPORT | Klamath, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Wiyot TribeGENERAL SUPPORT | Loleta, CA | $3K | 2022 |
| Valley Health TeamGENERAL SUPPORT | San Joaquin, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Connecting To CoreGENERAL SUPPORT | Redding, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Interfaith AmericaGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Ladies Empowerment And Action ProgramGENERAL SUPPORT | Miami, FL | $1K | 2022 |
| Tariq Khamisa FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | San Diego, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Sogorea Te LandGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| College Bound DorchesterGENERAL SUPPORT | Dorchester, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| MissseyGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of IllinoisGENERAL SUPPORT | Chicago, IL | $1K | 2022 |
| Sustainable Harvest InternationalGENERAL SUPPORT | Boston, MA | $1K | 2022 |
| Humboldt Area FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Bayside, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Save California SalmonGENERAL SUPPORT | Orleans, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Alliance In MentorshipGENERAL SUPPORT | Long Beach, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Beyond EmancipationGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Faces For The Future CoalitionGENERAL SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Clinic By The BayGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Friendship House Assn Of American Indians SfGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| San Francisco Community Health CenterGENERAL SUPPORT | San Francisco, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Reading And BeyondGENERAL SUPPORT | Fresno, CA | $1K | 2022 |
| Ivrop Community FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | El Centro, CA | N/A | 2022 |
| College Of The Redwoods FoundationGENERAL SUPPORT | Eureka, CA | $10K | 2021 |