Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation
The Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Warren, Ohio. It reported 18 grants totaling $57,500 in 2025, with recipients in Ohio and Illinois.
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation gave $58K across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Ohio. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $57,500
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,194
- -8.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,750
- Total assets
- $718,736
- -0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (88% 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 Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing says to contact Farmers Trust Company and submit a written request with appropriate documentation; there is no formal written application form. It reports no restrictions on awards and no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Farmers Trust Company
Mailing address: P O Box 8803, Warren, OH 44484
Phone: (330) 609-5057
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was First Presbyterian Church Warren ($15K). Together the top 10 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 89 grants of 89 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (88%) and Illinois (12%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 18 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 81% 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 (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2019) to $73K (2023). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $58K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian Church Warren Warren, OH | Public Support | $15,000 |
| Oakwood Cemetery Association Warren, OH | Public Support | $10,000 |
| Girl Scouts of North East Ohio Macedonia, OH | Public Support | $6,000 |
| Troop 101 Alumni Association Inc Warren, OH | Public Support | $4,000 |
| Warren Philharmonic Warren, OH | Public Support | $3,000 |
| Trumbull Art Gallery Warren, OH | Public Support | $3,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation Barrington, IL | Public Support | $2,500 |
| Packard Museuem Association Warren, OH | Public Support | $2,500 |
| Animal Welfare League Warren, OH | Public Support | $2,000 |
| Friends of Barringtons White House NFP Barrington, IL | Public Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $718,736 | $59,998 | $63,073 | $57,500 | 18 | $59,702 | $56,626 | $73,485 |
| 2024 | $721,811 | $44,397 | $70,837 | $63,000 | 18 | $65,142 | $41,283 | $69,549 |
| 2023 | $748,251 | $124,002 | $78,719 | $73,000 | 18 | $75,098 | $121,060 | $62,946 |
| 2022 | $702,967 | $60,447 | $78,212 | $72,000 | 19 | $74,156 | $57,290 | $67,717 |
| 2021 | $720,734 | $67,095 | $62,515 | $57,000 | 16 | $59,229 | $63,809 | $75,154 |
| 2020 | $716,153 | $29,817 | $41,693 | $35,000 | 13 | — | $27,000 | $60,406 |
| 2019 | $728,028 | $66,000 | $31,097 | $25,500 | 11 | — | $63,030 | $58,253 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $73K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions span several activities. Oakwood Cemetery Association says it provides and operates a cemetery in Warren, Ohio; Girl Scouts of North East Ohio says it builds girls’ courage, confidence, and character. Citizens for Conservation describes its work as protecting and restoring land, stewarding natural resources, and supporting education and community involvement. Animal House Shelter says it rescues, rehabilitates, and finds homes for neglected and abused animals. Home of the Sparrow says it supports women and children moving from homelessness to self-sufficiency.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $57,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $15,000, with a median grant of $1,750. Larger grants included $15,000 to First Presbyterian Church Warren, $10,000 to Oakwood Cemetery Association, $6,000 to Girl Scouts of North East Ohio, and $4,000 to Troop 101 Alumni Association Inc. The filing lists “public support” as the purpose for these grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Sally Taylor as president, Charles Van Fossan as treasurer, Robert Van Fossan as secretary, and Shelley Taylor Odille as director.
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation is led by Sally Taylor, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Taylor
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelley Taylor Odille
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Van Fossan
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Van Fossan
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation
How much does Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation give each year?
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation gave $58K across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $63K across 18 grants.
What is Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,750, and its average grant was $3,194, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation that year got $1K on average.
Where does Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation give grants?
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 88% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Illinois (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Warren, OH (12 grants) and Barrington, IL (2 grants).
Does Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Public Support" (17 grants).
Who are Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include First Presbyterian Church Warren ($15,000), Oakwood Cemetery Association ($10,000) and Girl Scouts of North East Ohio ($6,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation?
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation reported $719K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $60K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $73K (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 Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees include organizations whose stated missions span several activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation?
The filing says to contact Farmers Trust Company and submit a written request with appropriate documentation; there is no formal written application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's EIN?
Nancy Kaighin Van Fossan Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-7104554. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
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