Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation is a private foundation, based in Parsippany, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $14K.
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation at a glance
In short: Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- Average grant
- $5,000
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $172,286
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Raptor Trust ($14K). Together the top 5 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation gives
- In 2025 it paid out 105% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $75K (2023). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Raptor Trust Millington, NJ | General Support | $14,000 |
| Save Barnegate Bay Toms River, NJ | General Support | $4,000 |
| Community Food Bank of NJ Hillside, NJ | General Support | $3,000 |
| Bergan Animal Shelter Teterboro, NJ | General Support | $2,000 |
| Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | General Support | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $172,286 | $16,219 | $28,599 | $25,000 | 5 | $26,799 | $14,419 | $25,597 |
| 2024 | $184,666 | $15,526 | $3,575 | — | — | $1,787 | $13,738 | $25,073 |
| 2023 | $172,714 | $29,192 | $78,703 | $75,000 | 3 | $76,353 | $34,147 | $26,511 |
| 2022 | $222,225 | $45,363 | $3,131 | — | — | $1,566 | $56,816 | $29,341 |
| 2021 | $179,993 | $14,809 | $21,284 | $17,000 | 4 | — | $13,157 | $28,674 |
| 2020 | $186,468 | $31,365 | $34,356 | $30,000 | 4 | — | $38,299 | $25,826 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation is led by James A Vitarius, Co-President & Trustee since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James A Vitarius
Co-President & Trustee
Trustee → Co-President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jonathan J Vitarius
Co-President & Trustee
Trustee → Co-President & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Barbara J Vitarius
Secretary, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sophia Vitarius
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Arthur J Vitarius (2020–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation
How much does Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation give each year?
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation gave $25K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's typical grant size?
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation give grants?
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation gives mostly in New Jersey: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's largest grantees?
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Raptor Trust ($14,000), Save Barnegate Bay ($4,000) and Community Food Bank of NJ ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 84% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation?
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation reported $172K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's EIN?
Arthur and Barbara Vitarius Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0212515. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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