Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation
To support initiatives aimed at providing underprivileged and vulnerable children in impoverished communities with a safe and nurturing environment in which to thrive.
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation at a glance
In short: Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation gave $823K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $103K), top state Florida. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $822,500
- +76.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $102,813
- +32.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $96,250
- Total assets
- $2,385,820
- +19.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Foundcare Inc ($150K). Together the top 5 received $360K.
Organizations only. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($462,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 26 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation gives
- Giving grew 57% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $467K (2024) to $989K (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $823K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $462,500 |
| Foundcare Inc Palm Springs, FL | Provides healthcare for all indiv | $150,000 |
| Place of Hope Palm Beach, FL | To provide for families in need. | $150,000 |
| Gantry Group Orem, UT | To provide for students | $25,000 |
| Penn Medicine Philadelphia, PA | To Help Advance Their Position as a | $25,000 |
| Aim for the Handicapped Dayton, OH | To provide disabled children with t | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,385,820 | $1,195,973 | $1,053,419 | $822,500 | 8 | $67,838 |
| 2024 | $1,992,667 | $1,957,153 | $693,718 | $467,315 | 6 | $45,044 |
| 2023 | $772,183 | $1,361,566 | $1,086,445 | $989,426 | 8 | $24,136 |
| 2022 | $489,107 | $1,029,729 | $569,524 | $523,500 | 4 | $11,416 |
About Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation is a public charity, based in Schwenksville, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $823K. Net investment income was $68K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation is led by Amanda-Leigh Hall, President on every filing since 2022; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amanda-Leigh Hall
President
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $66K (2025)
Michael Whetstone
Secretary
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hamish Hume
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jordan Player
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lucy Grey
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
MP Fischer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Kaufman
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rich Tabarrini
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Thoman
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Kelly
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Melanie Nielsen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Reon Barnard (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Gwen Maditse (2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $66K, to Amanda-Leigh Hall (President).
Frequently asked questions about Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation
How much does Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation give each year?
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation gave $823K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $467K across 6 grants.
What is Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's typical grant size?
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $96,250, and its average grant was $102,813, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation give grants?
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (30%) and Massachusetts (24%).
Does Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's largest grantees?
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Foundcare Inc ($150,000), Place of Hope ($150,000) and Gantry Group ($25,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. It also paid 3 grants to individuals ($462,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation?
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's EIN?
Gary and Vivienne Player Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0957692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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