John VOS Family Foundation Inc
John Vos Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Laurel, Maryland. It supports organizations that provide access to support services, safe shelter, and nourishment for individuals and families.
John VOS Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: John VOS Family Foundation Inc gave $839K across 54 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), top state Maryland. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $839,349
- -16.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 54
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $15,544
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $17,477,690
- +3.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (10 of 54, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to John VOS Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 14409 Greenview Dr 201, Laurel, MD 20708
Phone: (301) 953-3259
Website: https://johnvosfamilyfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who John VOS Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Winchester Community Music School ($100K). Together the top 10 received $553K.
Grant Size Distribution
240 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 221 grants of 240 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Maryland recipients received 49% of grant dollars, Massachusetts recipients 26%, Florida recipients 12%, Indiana recipients 6%, and Virginia recipients 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 54 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is John VOS Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 10 of 54 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $8K repeat.
- 78% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+10%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 98% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $504K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2025 it made 54 grants totaling $839K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Winchester Community Music School Winchester, MA | Music school that serves the greater boston community through education and performance | $100,000 |
| YWCA Annapolis, MD | Supports Women Through Education and Anti-Violence Programs | $100,000 |
| Lighthouse Friends of Annapolis, MD | Homeless Shelter | $98,865 |
| Manna House Inc Baltimore, MD | Homeless Shelter | $60,000 |
| Jjoy Foundation Hanover, IN | International partner projects focused on improving shelter, education, and health | $50,000 |
| CASA of Anne Arudel County Annapolis, MD | Support for Abused Children | $37,750 |
| Harry Chapin Food Bank Fort Myers, FL | Food Bank | $30,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons Brighton, MA | Help Low Income Children with Clothing, School Supplies | $26,000 |
| Elder Care Services of Cape Cod & Islands South Dennis, MA | Provides Meals and Other Services to Frail Seniors | $25,000 |
| Indian Creek School Crownsville, MD | School Educational | $25,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,477,690 | $1,504,095 | $897,357 | $839,349 | 54 | $839,349 | $1,441,590 | $856,857 |
| 2024 | $16,870,952 | $1,175,998 | $1,069,116 | $1,003,660 | 51 | $1,003,660 | $1,112,176 | $844,654 |
| 2023 | $16,764,070 | $1,091,868 | $711,309 | $668,565 | 50 | $668,565 | $1,006,307 | $775,615 |
| 2022 | $16,383,511 | $406,079 | $821,091 | $763,849 | 44 | $763,849 | $286,667 | $778,086 |
| 2021 | $16,798,523 | $4,289,132 | $547,591 | $504,341 | 41 | $504,341 | $643,351 | $713,297 |
| 2020 | $13,056,982 | $256,313 | $639,692 | $583,875 | 52 | — | $228,693 | $639,902 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, John VOS Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $857K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation says it seeks to improve the lives of individuals and families by supporting organizations that provide access to support services, safe shelter, and nourishment. Its stated focus areas are domestic abuse, homelessness, mental health services, and alleviation of hunger and food insecurity.
Examples of supported organizations illustrate a range of services. Manna House says its mission is to assist homeless, poor, and needy people in Baltimore, with services intended to contribute to their independence and stability. Cradles to Crayons says it provides essential items to children in homeless or low-income situations. The Anne Arundel County Food Bank says it works to alleviate food insecurity by obtaining and distributing food to neighbors in need. Kennedy Krieger Institute says it is dedicated to helping children and adolescents with disorders of the brain reach their potential and participate in family, school, and community life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 54 grants totaling $839,349. Grants ranged from $250 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Winchester Community Music School for music education and performance, $100,000 to YWCA of Annapolis for programs supporting women through education and anti-violence services, and $98,865 to Friends of The Light House for a homeless shelter. Other sizable grants included $60,000 to Manna House, $50,000 to JJOY Foundation for international partner projects focused on shelter, education, and health, and $37,750 to CASA of Anne Arundel County for support for abused children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John L. Vos as president; Tricia J. Vos and Robin M. Vos as vice presidents; and Christine A. Vos as secretary/treasurer.
John VOS Family Foundation Inc is led by John L. Vos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John L. Vos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine A. Vos
Secretary & Treasuer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin M. Vos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricia J. Vos
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about John VOS Family Foundation Inc
How much does John VOS Family Foundation Inc give each year?
John VOS Family Foundation Inc gave $839K across 54 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $1.0M across 51 grants.
What is John VOS Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
John VOS Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $15,544, across 54 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from John VOS Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does John VOS Family Foundation Inc give grants?
John VOS Family Foundation Inc's top state is Maryland, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Florida (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Annapolis, MD (10 grants), Baltimore, MD (6 grants), Bonita Springs, FL (4 grants) and Boston, MA (4 grants).
Does John VOS Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 54 grants with a stated purpose on John VOS Family Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Food Bank" (4 grants), "Support for Abused Children" (4 grants) and "Church" (3 grants).
Who are John VOS Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
John VOS Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Winchester Community Music School ($100,000), YWCA ($100,000) and Lighthouse Friends of ($98,865), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is John VOS Family Foundation Inc?
John VOS Family Foundation Inc reported $17.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $839K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $857K (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 John VOS Family Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation says it seeks to improve the lives of individuals and families by supporting organizations that provide access to support services, safe shelter, and nourishment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from John VOS Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 John VOS Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
John VOS Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1587229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does John VOS Family Foundation Inc 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.
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 April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 17, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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