JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities is a private foundation, based in Bel Air, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $15K.
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities at a glance
In short: JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.4M), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,442,075
- +40.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,442,075
- +180.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,442,075
- Total assets
- $1,505,083
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (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 JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.4M).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 $1.0M (2024) to $2.0M (2020). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program Southeastern, PA | To support various los angeles based public charities (see statements 7 & 8) | $1,442,075 |
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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 | $1,505,083 | $1,624,602 | $1,556,310 | $1,442,075 | 1 | $1,537,498 | $14,972 | $59,481 |
| 2024 | $1,436,791 | $1,373,018 | $1,137,666 | $1,030,000 | 2 | $1,120,479 | $36,876 | $57,034 |
| 2023 | $1,201,439 | $1,684,228 | $1,532,385 | $1,400,000 | 1 | $1,511,712 | $21,326 | $53,900 |
| 2022 | $1,049,596 | $1,623,081 | $1,500,975 | $1,400,000 | 1 | $1,485,043 | — | $47,302 |
| 2021 | $927,490 | $1,400,926 | $1,300,042 | $1,200,000 | 1 | $1,284,221 | — | $39,799 |
| 2020 | $826,606 | $1,284,818 | $2,104,652 | $2,000,000 | 1 | — | $5,996 | $64,576 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities is led by Morgan St John, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Morgan St John
President
Treasurer → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Robert K. Maloney MD
Treasurer
Vice President & Secretary → Trustee, 2023
Trustee → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$6K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Terrence D. Dibble (2020–2023) — Chairman of the Board
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $5K, to Morgan St John (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities
How much does JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities give each year?
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities gave $1.4M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 2 grants.
How large is JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities?
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities operate?
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities has awarded grants in Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities's EIN?
JB and Emily Van Nuys Charities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6096134. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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