Century Vision Benefit Fund
Century Vision Benefit Fund is a public charity based in Owings Mills, Maryland. Formed in 2022, it provides grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing its goals.
Century Vision Benefit Fund at a glance
In short: Century Vision Benefit Fund gave $633K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $632,791
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- Average grant
- $63,279
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Century Vision Benefit Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: 10045 Red Run Blvd 250, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Phone: (410) 356-5900
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Century Vision Benefit Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Schooling for Life ($274K). Together the top 10 received $633K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 10 (70%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in Virginia (50% of grant dollars), Washington (27%), Florida (17%), California (4%), and the District of Columbia (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $633K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schooling for Life Reston, VA | General Support | $273,896 |
| Chehalis Foundation Chehalis, WA | General Support | $111,395 |
| Best Buddies Miami, FL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Friends of Faces Reston, VA | General Support | $42,500 |
| Chehalis School District Chehalis, WA | General Support | $30,000 |
| Kehillat Ma'arav Santa Monica, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| WF West Forensics Team Chehalis, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Westminster Presbyterian Church Chehalis, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Community Presbyterian Church Clewiston, FL | General Support | $10,000 |
| Cato Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $670,791 | $670,791 | $632,791 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission is “to develop the skills, understanding, knowledge and spiritual resources necessary for success in the 21st century.” Its filing says it provides grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing the fund’s goals.
The fund’s 2025 grantees include organizations with different stated missions. Schooling for Life says its mission is to create, plan, and facilitate curriculum and programs for gifted students and support infrastructure for them. Friends of FACES says its mission is to support ongoing research and education on epilepsy and advance new treatments and care for people living with epilepsy.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the fund made 10 grants totaling $632,791. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $273,896, with a median grant of $27,500. The largest grants were $273,896 to Schooling for Life, $111,395 to Chehalis Foundation, and $100,000 to Best Buddies. Other listed grants included $42,500 to Friends of FACES and $30,000 to Chehalis School District; the remaining grants were $25,000 to Kehillat Ma’arav, $20,000 to WF West Forensics Team, and $10,000 each to Westminster Presbyterian Church, Community Presbyterian Church, and Cato.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Warren Lammert as vice president and director; J Vander Stoep as president and director; James Green as director; Matthew Keefer as treasurer and director; and Alan Dye as secretary and director.
Century Vision Benefit Fund is led by J. Vander Stoep, President & Director on the 2025 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
J. Vander Stoep
President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Dye
Secretary & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Green
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Keefer
Treasurer & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Warren Lammert
Vice President & Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 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 Century Vision Benefit Fund
How much does Century Vision Benefit Fund give each year?
Century Vision Benefit Fund gave $633K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Century Vision Benefit Fund's typical grant size?
Century Vision Benefit Fund's median grant in 2025 was $27,500, and its average grant was $63,279, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Century Vision Benefit Fund give grants?
Century Vision Benefit Fund gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (27%) and Florida (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chehalis, WA (4 grants) and Reston, VA (2 grants).
Does Century Vision Benefit Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Century Vision Benefit Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Century Vision Benefit Fund's largest grantees?
Century Vision Benefit Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Schooling for Life ($273,896), Chehalis Foundation ($111,395) and Best Buddies ($100,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does Century Vision Benefit Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission is “to develop the skills, understanding, knowledge and spiritual resources necessary for success in the 21st century.” Its filing says it provides grants to nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing the fund’s goals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Century Vision Benefit Fund?
Century Vision Benefit Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Century Vision Benefit Fund's EIN?
Century Vision Benefit Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1976273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 27, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2025
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Grantable. (2026). Century Vision Benefit Fund funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 21, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/century-vision-benefit-fund-morg_0c1d92fdd60d47d492621344937f7f72
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