The Richard Vague Foundation
The Richard Vague Foundation is a private foundation, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $97K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K.
The Richard Vague Foundation at a glance
In short: The Richard Vague Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $2,500
- -85.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,500
- -85.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $96,569
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard Vague Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pact ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 11 grants of 11 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Richard Vague Foundation gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $125K (2022). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pact Washington, DC | To Fund the Recipient's Operating Budget | $2,500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $96,569 | $1,091,601 | $1,041,190 | $2,500 | 1 | $937,226 | $1,774 |
| 2024 | $66,069 | $829,228 | $868,132 | $17,578 | 1 | $865,959 | $1,562 |
| 2023 | $71,739 | $713,342 | $735,128 | $17,647 | 1 | $733,080 | $1,999 |
| 2022 | $93,525 | $958,973 | $934,882 | $125,000 | 7 | $932,037 | $1,450 |
| 2021 | $69,434 | $811,966 | $792,133 | $10,000 | 1 | $681,209 | $1,749 |
| 2020 | $49,601 | $1,106,360 | $1,103,416 | $31,250 | 3 | — | $1,901 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Richard Vague Foundation reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard Vague Foundation is led by Richard W. Vague, Trustee As Needed on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard W. Vague
Trustee As Needed
On filings since 2020
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 The Richard Vague Foundation
How much does The Richard Vague Foundation give each year?
The Richard Vague Foundation gave $3K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 1 grant.
How large is The Richard Vague Foundation?
The Richard Vague Foundation reported $97K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $937K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Richard Vague Foundation operate?
The Richard Vague Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, New York, Pennsylvania.
What is The Richard Vague Foundation's EIN?
The Richard Vague Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4104509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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