Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc

Foundation · Grantmaker Lexington, KY EIN: 86-3211915

Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Lexington, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 13 grants totaling $137K.

Key facts about Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc

EIN: 86-3211915
Latest 990 filing: Form 990-PF, 2025
Annual giving (2025): $137,000
Grants made (2025): 13
Average grant: $10,538
Median grant: $5,000
Primary geography: Kentucky (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.

Who Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc funds

By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc's 13 itemized 2025 grants were Kentucky (87%) and Virginia (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lexington, KY (7 grants). None of its 13 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable Contribution" (8 grants) and "Charitable Contributions" (3 grants).

How Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc gives

Giving grew 182% from 2022 to 2025. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.

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Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

—

Annual Giving

$137K

+813.3% YoY

Grant Count

+1200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$11K

-29.7% YoY

About Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Focus Areas

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Kentucky $120K (87%)

Virginia $18K (13%)

Share of all 13 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

District of Columbia Kentucky New York Virginia

Cities

LexingtonAlexandriaWinchesterMaysvilleBowling GreenFrankfortLouisvilleNew YorkWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

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Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
September 26, 2026 Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
September 26, 2026 Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
March 3, 2026 IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2025

Grant Size Distribution

29 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include Sayre School ($50,000), Christ Church Cathedral ($32,500), Episcopal High School ($10,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
SAYRE SCHOOL Lexington, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$50,000
CHRIST CHURCH CATHEDRAL Lexington, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$32,500
Episcopal High School Alexandria, VA	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$10,000
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY	CHARITY TO UNIVERSITY	$10,000
Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA	FUNDING OF PRIVATE	$7,500
The Kentucky Bar Foundation Inc Frankfort, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
LEEDS CENTER FOR THE ARTS Winchester, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$5,000
BLUEGRASS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Lexington, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS	$5,000
GREENHOUSE 17 Lexington, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$2,500
God's Pantry Food Bank Inc Lexington, KY	CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION	$2,500

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.

From 2025 IRS filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
Laurance B Vanmeter	President	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc?

Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in Lexington, KY. It holds — in total assets as of 2025.

Where does Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc operate?

Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, New York, Virginia.

What size grants does Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc award?

In 2025, Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $137K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc's EIN?

Browning-Vanmeter Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-3211915. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.