The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation is a private foundation, based in Hendersonvlle, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $23K.
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation at a glance
In short: The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation gave $50K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,300
- -0.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,589
- +10.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,373,921
- +6.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Council On Aging Henderson County ($10K). Together the top 9 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 119% of 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $59K (2021). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council On Aging Henderson County Hendersonville, NC | Care for elderly | $10,000 |
| Children and Family Research Center Hendersonville, NC | Children and family | $10,000 |
| The Storehouse Hendersonville, NC | Food Pantry | $10,000 |
| Apple Country Woodcrafters Hendersonville, NC | Art of woodcrafters | $5,300 |
| Habitat For Humanity Hendersonville, NC | Providing homes | $5,000 |
| Safelight Hendersonville, NC | Shelter | $5,000 |
| WNC Quilters Hendersonville, NC | Art of Quilting | $2,000 |
| Four Seasons Hospice Flat Rock, NC | Medical care | $1,500 |
| Mana Food Bank Mills River, NC | food pantry | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,373,921 | $51,048 | $78,125 | $50,300 | 9 | $78,125 | $23,223 | $65,881 |
| 2023 | $1,293,698 | $41,767 | $64,100 | $50,600 | 10 | $64,100 | $28,267 | $60,877 |
| 2022 | $1,228,174 | $34,535 | $64,400 | $50,000 | 8 | $64,400 | $20,135 | $62,746 |
| 2021 | $1,449,849 | $91,106 | $72,000 | $58,500 | 6 | $72,000 | $32,108 | $70,004 |
| 2020 | $1,349,519 | $26,721 | $77,530 | $50,500 | 4 | — | — | $63,814 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation reported a distributable amount of $66K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation is led by Joan Shafer, President on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joan Shafer
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Scott Shafer
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Eugene T Linkous Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$5K (2021) → $5K (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 $5K, to Eugene T Linkous Jr (Secretary). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation
How much does The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation give each year?
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation gave $50K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $51K across 10 grants.
What is The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's typical grant size?
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,589, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation give grants?
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation gives mostly in North Carolina: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Hendersonville, NC (7 grants).
Does The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's largest grantees?
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Council On Aging Henderson County ($10,000), Children and Family Research Center ($10,000) and The Storehouse ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation?
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $78K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $66K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's EIN?
The Lawrence and Florence Vanderberg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3662831. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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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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