The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Waterbury Center, Vermont. Its 2025 filing reports grants to preselected charitable organizations; the foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Vermont. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $37,000
- -26.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +11.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,700
- -33.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $436,626
- +6.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Vermont (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 70 Homestead Lane, Waterbury Center, VT 05677
Phone: (732) 330-4294
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Villages in Partnership ($10K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 30 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports grant-dollar shares of 30% for Vermont, 27% for New Jersey, 22% for New York, 11% for Massachusetts, and 8% for North Carolina. The listed 2025 grants also include $1,000 to Souther Property Law Center in Montgomery, Alabama.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 246% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 143% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2023) to $50K (2024). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Villages in Partnership Allentown, NJ | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Neighbors in Action Cabot, VT | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Rainforest Foundation Brooklyn, NY | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Mali Health Durham, NC | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Champlain Housing Trust Burlington, VT | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Community Haverst of Central VT Montpelier, VT | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Center for reproductive Rights New York, NY | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $3,000 |
| Dana Farber for Rhabdomyoscarcoma Boston, MA | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Task Force Boston, MA | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $2,000 |
| Souther Property Law Center Montgomary, AL | unrestricted Grant in support of organization's exempt purpose | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $436,626 | $65,660 | $38,575 | $37,000 | 10 | $37,500 | $24,442 | $26,236 |
| 2024 | $409,660 | $51,483 | $51,645 | $50,000 | 9 | $50,787 | $10,625 | $23,804 |
| 2023 | $409,822 | $31,678 | $4,575 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,787 | $8,628 | $21,491 |
| 2022 | $382,719 | $140,537 | $13,552 | $10,700 | 3 | $11,452 | $5,894 | $16,815 |
| 2021 | $255,734 | $113,999 | $24,351 | $23,000 | 7 | $23,627 | $49,919 | $14,644 |
| 2020 | $166,086 | $29,045 | $23,328 | $22,000 | 9 | — | $8,050 | $9,671 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $26K for 2025 — 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 2025 grantees include organizations whose own missions describe work in areas such as sustainable development in Malawi, Indigenous peoples’ land and environmental rights, permanently affordable housing in Northwest Vermont, and policies and technologies for a zero-emissions energy system. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not stated focus areas of the foundation.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation gave $37,000 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $3,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Villages in Partnership, $5,000 each to Neighbors in Action and Rainforest Foundation, and $3,000 each to Mali Health, Champlain Housing Trust, Community Haverst of Central VT, and Center for reproductive Rights.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Catherine Drake as President, Richard Levine as Vice President, Bridget Phillips as Treasurer, and Julia Rogers as Secretary.
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc is led by Catherine Drake, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine Drake
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Rogers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard Levine
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bridget Phillips
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bridget Levine (2020–2022) — Treasurer
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 Van Wallingham Foundation Inc
How much does The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc give each year?
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $50K across 9 grants.
What is The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,700, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc give grants?
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's top state is Vermont, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (27%) and New York (22%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (10 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Villages in Partnership ($10,000), Neighbors in Action ($5,000) and Rainforest Foundation ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc?
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc reported $437K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $26K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3423745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Van Wallingham Foundation Inc 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.
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 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 22, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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