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Vranos Foundation is a private corporation based in PENNINGTON, NJ. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is James Ledley. It holds total assets of $327K. Annual income is reported at $11.2M. Total assets have decreased from $448K in 2011 to $327K in 2024. The foundation is governed by 2 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 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Connecticut and New York. According to available records, Vranos Foundation has made 176 grants totaling $15.5M, with a median grant of $30K. Annual giving has grown from $2.4M in 2020 to $9.7M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M, with an average award of $88K. The foundation has supported 92 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Massachusetts, Connecticut, which account for 70% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 15 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$250
Median Grant
$36K
Average Grant
$76K
Largest Grant
$700K
Based on 44 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.
Vranos Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 176 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, MA, CT.
Vranos Foundation has distributed a total of $15.5M across 176 grants. The median grant size is $30K, with an average of $88K. Individual grants have ranged from $250 to $1M.
Vranos Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vranos Foundation is headquartered in PENNINGTON, NJ. While based in NJ, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 15 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Ledley | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Michael Vranos | TRUSTEE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$327K
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$327K
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
176
Total Giving
$15.5M
Average Grant
$88K
Median Grant
$30K
Unique Recipients
92
Most Common Grant
$100K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hildegard Behrens FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $1M | 2022 |
| Harvard UniversitySTEM CELL INSTITUTE | Cambridge, MA | $1M | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Rochester, MN | $500K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern CaliforniaUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Gabrielles Angel Foundation For CancerUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| International Rescue CommitteeUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Hospital For Special SurgeryUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $139K | 2022 |
| Hedge Funds Care IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $125K | 2022 |
| Duke University Health System IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Durham, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Scan Harbor IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Alzheimer'S AssociationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| St George Greek Church Culture CtrUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Norwalk, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Chicago Hope AcademyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Chicago, IL | $100K | 2022 |
| Hopkins SchoolUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New Haven, CT | $100K | 2022 |
| Regenerative Sportscare Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Garden City, NY | $100K | 2022 |
| Clc Of Fairfield CountyUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Stamford, CT | $75K | 2022 |
| The Metropolitan OperaUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $65K | 2022 |
| Grace Farms Foundation IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New Canaan, CT | $65K | 2022 |
| Robin Hood FoundationUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $50K | 2022 |
| Worcester Polytechnic InstituteUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Worcester, MA | $50K | 2022 |
| The Open Door Shelter IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Norwalk, CT | $50K | 2022 |
| Pacific House IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Stamford, CT | $37K | 2022 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters Of FswUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Purchase, NY | $30K | 2022 |
| Leas Fdn For Leukemia Research IncUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | Bloomfield, CT | $25K | 2022 |
| East Harlem School At Exodus HouseUNRESTRICTED GENERAL | New York, NY | $25K | 2022 |