The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. Its 2024 giving supported organizations working in areas including community assistance, health care, education, youth assistance, veteran resources, and the arts.
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc gave $464K across 81 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), top state Virginia. 11% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $463,768
- -22.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 81
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,726
- -13.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $5,185,673
- -2.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 11% first-time grantees (9 of 81, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (40% 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 Van Metre Family Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The filing lists a letter as the application material, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. It states that the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Alison Van Metre Paley Co The Vm Fa
Mailing address: 9900 Main St Ste 500, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 425-2600
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Koenig Private Foundation Inc) ($30K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
404 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 402 grants of 404 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, Virginia received 40% of grant dollars, Maryland 20%, and the District of Columbia 18%. Massachusetts received 6% and Florida 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 81 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
11%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 81 grantees (11%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 84% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 154% 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 $395K (2020) to $599K (2023). In 2024 it made 81 grants totaling $464K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Koenig Private Foundation Inc) Dowell, MD | Art Programs and Exhibits | $30,000 |
| Capital Area Food Bank Washington, DC | Community Assistance | $30,000 |
| Children's National Hospital Foundation Silver Spring, MD | Health Care | $30,000 |
| Seven Loaves Services Inc Middleburg, VA | Community Assistance | $27,000 |
| The Hill School Middleburg, VA | Educational Resources | $20,000 |
| National Center for Missing and Exploited Children Alexandria, VA | Youth Assistance | $15,123 |
| Women Giving Back Sterling, VA | Community Assistance | $15,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area Olney, MD | Community Assistance | $12,500 |
| American Red Cross Fairfax, VA | Community Assistance | $12,000 |
| K9S for Warriors Ponte Vedra, FL | Veteran Resources | $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 | $5,185,673 | $389,795 | $508,419 | $463,768 | 81 | $465,773 | $347,029 | $302,792 |
| 2023 | $5,317,322 | $265,202 | $642,043 | $599,050 | 91 | $599,800 | $222,959 | $291,140 |
| 2022 | $5,680,163 | $396,826 | $636,972 | $569,391 | 81 | $570,516 | $330,370 | $310,989 |
| 2021 | $5,987,284 | $680,413 | $641,168 | $585,870 | 88 | $585,870 | $625,115 | $358,099 |
| 2020 | $5,933,789 | $345,622 | $439,403 | $395,075 | 63 | — | $301,294 | $319,558 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of causes and organizations. For example, Capital Area Food Bank describes its mission as creating more equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. Seven Loaves Services says it provides nutritious food, personal supplies, and other assistance to people in need. The Hill School describes itself as a co-educational independent school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
Other 2024 recipients include the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, which says it works to help find missing children and reduce child sexual exploitation; Women Giving Back, which supports vulnerable families in the Greater Washington, DC area with clothing and other essentials; and K9s for Warriors, which provides service dogs to military veterans. Windy Hill Foundation says it provides subsidized and affordable housing and enrichment activities for lower-income individuals and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 81 grants totaling $463,768. Grants ranged from $100 to $30,000, with a median grant of $3,000. Among its largest grants were $30,000 each to Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center, Capital Area Food Bank, and Children’s National Hospital Foundation; $27,000 to Seven Loaves Services; and $20,000 to The Hill School.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Alison Van Metre Paley as president and Albert G Van Metre Jr as director.
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc is led by Alison Van Metre Paley, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alison Van Metre Paley
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Albert G. Van Metre Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc gave $464K across 81 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $599K across 91 grants.
What is The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $5,726, across 81 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's top state is Virginia, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Maryland (20%) and District of Columbia (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (18 grants), Middleburg, VA (8 grants), Arlington, VA (4 grants) and Nantucket, MA (4 grants).
Does The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 81 grants with a stated purpose on The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (40 grants), "Health Care" (10 grants) and "Educational Resources" (10 grants).
Who are The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Arts Center (Koenig Private Foundation Inc) ($30,000), Capital Area Food Bank ($30,000) and Children's National Hospital Foundation ($30,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 19% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc?
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc reported $5.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $466K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for a range of causes and organizations. For example, Capital Area Food Bank describes its mission as creating more equitable access to food and opportunity through community partnerships. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc?
The filing lists a letter as the application material, no deadline, and no restrictions on awards. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Van Metre Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4234557. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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