Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial is a private foundation based in Mountain View, California. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $55,000 to California organizations for purposes including scholarships, children’s education, mental health services, and classroom supplies.
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial at a glance
In short: Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $55,000
- -2.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -38.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,000
- +59.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,667,220
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 403 Lotus Lane, Mountain View, CA 94043
Phone: (650) 793-9787
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roseville High School ($7K). Together the top 8 received $40K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
97 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 97 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars in 2024 went to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 90% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2024) to $72K (2022). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roseville High School Roseville, CA | Scholarships | $7,000 |
| Children's Health Council Palo Alto, CA | Art Therapy Supplies | $6,000 |
| 3 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $15,000 |
| Life Moves Santa Clara, CA | Staffing Support for Children's Education Program | $6,000 |
| Lowell High School San Francisco, CA | Scholarships | $6,000 |
| Ability Path Redwood City, CA | Preschool Classroom Supplies | $5,000 |
| Community Bridges Watsonville, CA | K - 12 Mental Health Services | $5,000 |
| Community Health Awareness Council Mountain View, CA | HS Youth Counseling Support | $4,000 |
| Uc Merced Merced, CA | Scholarships | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,667,220 | $146,536 | $89,871 | $55,000 | 11 | $70,685 | $128,098 | $78,852 |
| 2023 | $1,549,637 | $67,504 | $89,276 | $56,500 | 18 | $72,865 | $51,093 | $71,794 |
| 2022 | $1,378,907 | $-11,421 | $106,987 | $72,000 | 24 | $86,891 | $13,835 | $80,414 |
| 2021 | $1,772,021 | $113,801 | $88,076 | $60,500 | 20 | $71,057 | $98,974 | $86,592 |
| 2020 | $1,688,253 | $187,322 | $92,091 | $69,500 | 24 | — | $174,359 | $72,318 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial reported a distributable amount of $79K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for high school scholarships, art therapy supplies, preschool classroom supplies, children’s education staffing, and youth mental health and counseling services.
Among the organizations it supported, Children’s Health Council describes its mission as transforming young lives through culturally responsible services for learning differences and mental health. Community Bridges says it provides meals, transportation, family resources and education, child care, nutritional assistance, and referrals to community members in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $55,000 through 11 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $7,000, with a median of $5,000. The largest grants were $7,000 to Roseville High School for scholarships; $6,000 each to Children’s Health Council for art therapy supplies, an individual recipient High School for scholarships, Life Moves for staffing support for a children’s education program, and Lowell High School for scholarships.
Other 2024 grants included $5,000 each to Ability Path for preschool classroom supplies, Community Bridges for K–12 mental health services, and an individual recipient High School for scholarships; $4,000 each to an individual recipient High School for scholarships and Community Health Awareness Council for high school youth counseling support; and $1,000 to UC Merced for scholarships.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sanda Jo Spiegel as president, Hinda Weber as vice president, Connie Bozant as secretary, Rebecca G. Wright as treasurer, and Tom Golbetz as member at large.
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial is led by Sanda Jo Spiegel, President on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sanda Jo Spiegel
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $2K (2024)
Hinda Weber
Vice President
At Large → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Rebecca G. Wright
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $3K (2024)
Connie Bozant
Secretary
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
$2K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Tom Golbetz
Member at Large
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $3K (2024)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Pat Frankenfield (2020–2022) — Past Secretary · Filing note: Until 102022
- Former: Tom Golbetz Elected (2022) — Member at Large
- Former: Chet Frankenfield (2020–2021) — Past Treasurer · Filing note: Until 032021
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $3K, to Hinda Weber (Vice President). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial
How much does Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial give each year?
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial gave $55K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $57K across 18 grants.
What is Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's typical grant size?
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,000, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial give grants?
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarships" (6 grants).
Who are Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's largest grantees?
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's largest 2024 grantees include Roseville High School ($7,000), Children's Health Council ($6,000) and Life Moves ($6,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 3 individual scholarships ($15,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 35% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial?
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $71K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $79K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for high school scholarships, art therapy supplies, preschool classroom supplies, children’s education staffing, and youth mental health and counseling services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's EIN?
Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7355824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Dudley-Vehmeyer-Brown Memorial accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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