The David Vickter Foundation
The David Vickter Foundation is a private foundation based in Glendora, California. In 2024, it made 24 charitable grants totaling $443,100, primarily to organizations in California.
The David Vickter Foundation at a glance
In short: The David Vickter Foundation gave $443K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in California. 13% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $443,100
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,463
- +10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $9,666,218
- -3.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 13% first-time grantees (3 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (92% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The David Vickter Foundation
- 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: 223 S Glendora Ave 101, Glendora, CA 91741
Phone: (626) 963-1222
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The David Vickter Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UCLA Foundation ($105K). Together the top 10 received $347K.
Grant Size Distribution
143 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 133 grants of 143 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 92% of grant dollars went to recipients in California. The remaining reported shares went to Iowa (3%), Massachusetts (2%), Alabama (2%), and New York (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The David Vickter Foundation open to new grantees?
13%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 24 grantees (13%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $20K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 83% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−18%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $443K (2024) to $541K (2021). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $443K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCLA Foundation Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $105,000 |
| United Friends of the Children Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $55,000 |
| UCLA Graduate School of Education I Pasadena, CA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Wheels for Humanity Chatsworth, CA | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Step up on Second Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Project Angel Food Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $20,000 |
| Ronald McDonald Charities Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Angel City Chorale Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Newport Beach, CA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| American Heart Association Des Moines, IA | Charitable | $12,000 |
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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 | $9,666,218 | $236,813 | $617,270 | $443,100 | 24 | $563,337 | $297,448 | $562,457 |
| 2023 | $10,046,675 | $409,287 | $602,922 | $450,150 | 27 | $565,634 | $367,960 | $520,199 |
| 2022 | $10,240,310 | $814,670 | $658,043 | $456,250 | 26 | $456,250 | $662,056 | $486,187 |
| 2021 | $10,097,856 | $1,594,254 | $753,727 | $540,750 | 34 | — | $1,430,175 | $602,425 |
| 2020 | $9,243,156 | $206,234 | $701,066 | $532,500 | 32 | — | $268,952 | $531,601 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The David Vickter Foundation reported a distributable amount of $562K 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 went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, United Friends of the Children says it empowers current and former foster youth through education and housing programs, advocacy, and supportive relationships. Project Angel Food says it addresses health and food insecurity for critically ill people in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling. Canine Companions for Independence says it provides trained service dogs and ongoing support to people with disabilities at no cost to clients. Angel City Chorale says it pursues musical excellence in adult and youth choirs and builds community through song.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $443,100. Grant amounts ranged from $1,500 to $105,000, with a median grant of $10,000. Its largest reported grants included $105,000 to UCLA Foundation, $55,000 to United Friends of the Children, $50,000 to UCLA Graduate School of Education I, and $40,000 to Wheels for Humanity. Other notable grants were $20,000 each to Step Up on Second and Project Angel Food, and $15,000 each to Ronald McDonald Charities, Angel City Chorale, and Canine Companions for Independence.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Frances Feinman as president, Ethan Stein as secretary, and Jason Stein as treasurer.
The David Vickter Foundation is led by Frances Feinman, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Frances Feinman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Ethan Stein
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$35K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Jason Stein
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $60K (2024)
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 $60K, to Jason Stein (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The David Vickter Foundation
How much does The David Vickter Foundation give each year?
The David Vickter Foundation gave $443K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $450K across 27 grants.
What is The David Vickter Foundation's typical grant size?
The David Vickter Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,463, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The David Vickter Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does The David Vickter Foundation give grants?
The David Vickter Foundation gives mostly in California: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (9 grants), Pasadena, CA (2 grants), Newport Beach, CA (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does The David Vickter Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on The David Vickter Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (24 grants).
Who are The David Vickter Foundation's largest grantees?
The David Vickter Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include UCLA Foundation ($105,000), United Friends of the Children ($55,000) and UCLA Graduate School of Education I ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 47% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The David Vickter Foundation?
The David Vickter Foundation reported $9.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $563K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $562K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The David Vickter Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied charitable purposes. For example, United Friends of the Children says it empowers current and former foster youth through education and housing programs, advocacy, and supportive relationships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The David Vickter Foundation?
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 The David Vickter Foundation's EIN?
The David Vickter Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3883733. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The David Vickter Foundation 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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Grantable. (2026). The David Vickter Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-david-vickter-foundation-morg_a9b68f428dd54e6e81e3e1a958ec0f9a
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