The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd is a private foundation based in Stuart, Florida. In its 2024 filing, it reported making 15 grants totaling $110,219 to charitable organizations.
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd at a glance
In short: The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd gave $110K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state Florida. 0% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $110,219
- -7.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- -6.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,348
- -1.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,334,359
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 15, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (42% 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 Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd
- 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: 100 Sw Willow Lake Trail, Stuart, FL 34997
Phone: (772) 285-9200
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Murphy Foundation ($43K). Together the top 10 received $98K.
Grant Size Distribution
66 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 65 grants of 66 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 42% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 39% to recipients in Arkansas. The remaining listed shares were Ohio (7%), Michigan (5%), and California (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 0 of 15 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 15 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. How we count
- 93% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+11%). Method
- In 2022 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 $86K (2022) to $119K (2023). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $110K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Murphy Foundation El Dorado, AR | Humanitarian | $43,000 |
| Treasure Coast Wildlife Center Palm City, FL | Educational | $10,000 |
| Hibiscus Children's Foundation Jensen Beach, FL | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Airedle Terrier Rescue Ann Arbor, MI | Community Fund | $5,000 |
| Case Western Reserver University Cleveland, OH | Educational | $5,000 |
| Hospice of Martin County Stuart, FL | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Safe Space Stuart, FL | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Stuart, FL | Research | $5,000 |
| The Children's Museum Jensen Beach, FL | Education | $5,000 |
| Sealyhams Forever Foundation Pebble Beach, CA | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,334,359 | $127,298 | $201,391 | $110,219 | 15 | $110,219 | — |
| 2023 | $1,408,452 | $5,461 | $200,102 | $118,850 | 16 | $118,850 | — |
| 2022 | $1,603,093 | $48,298 | $162,973 | $85,988 | 11 | $85,988 | $85,650 |
| 2021 | $1,707,816 | $118,495 | $180,304 | $99,238 | 12 | $99,238 | $93,038 |
| 2020 | $1,769,625 | $42,648 | $173,349 | $99,068 | 12 | — | $93,038 |
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 show support for organizations working in areas including humanitarian services, education, research, wildlife, and animal rescue. The Children’s Museum Inc., which received $5,000 in 2024, describes its mission as broadening children’s awareness of the world and teaching problem-solving through creative and scientific exploration.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $110,219 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,219 to $43,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest listed grants included $43,000 to The Murphy Foundation in El Dorado, Arkansas, for humanitarian purposes; $10,000 each to Treasure Coast Wildlife Center in Palm City, Florida, for educational purposes and Hibiscus Children’s Foundation in Jensen Beach, Florida, for humanitarian purposes; and $5,000 each to Airedle Terrier Rescue, Case Western Reserver University, Hospice of Martin County, Safe Space, Florida Oceanographic, The Children’s Museum, and Sealyhams Forever Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Judy A Viny and James G Kaphusman as trustees.
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; all 2 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James G Kaphusman
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$8K (2023) → $11K (2024)
Judy A Viny
Trustee
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $50K (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 $50K, to Judy A Viny (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd
How much does The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd give each year?
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd gave $110K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $119K across 16 grants.
What is The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's typical grant size?
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,348, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd give grants?
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's top state is Florida, with 42% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Arkansas (39%) and Ohio (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Stuart, FL (6 grants) and Jensen Beach, FL (2 grants).
Does The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Humanitarian" (7 grants) and "Educational" (3 grants).
Who are The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's largest grantees?
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's largest 2024 grantees include The Murphy Foundation ($43,000), Treasure Coast Wildlife Center ($10,000) and Hibiscus Children's Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd?
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $127K.
What does The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in areas including humanitarian services, education, research, wildlife, and animal rescue. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd?
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 Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's EIN?
The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4925220. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Norton and Judy Viny Private Fd 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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