The Vanadium Charitable Foundation
To provide financial assistance to worthy causes
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vanadium Charitable Foundation gave $104K across 7 grants in 2022 (avg $15K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $103,662
- +509.8% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $14,809
- -12.9% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $311
- +2727.3% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Indiana (54% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who The Vanadium Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was University of Notre Dame ($56K). Together the top 7 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 26 grants of 27 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2021) to $104K (2022). In 2022 it made 7 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | To Provide Assistance | $56,000 |
| Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer Setauket, NY | To Provide Assistance | $10,000 |
| Educate Bwindi Chicago, IL | To Provide Assistance | $10,000 |
| La Sculaditalia New York, NY | To Provide Assistance | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood School Stoneham, MA | To Provide Assistance | $6,412 |
| Friends Academy Locust Valley, NY | To Provide Assistanceto Provide Assistance | $6,000 |
| Westchester Day School Mamaroneck, NY | To Provide Assistance | $5,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $311 | $118,104 | $117,804 | $103,662 | 7 |
| 2021 | $11 | $33,790 | $33,840 | $17,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $61 | $28,400 | $28,375 | $27,525 | 19 |
About The Vanadium Charitable Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation is a public charity, based in Locust Valley, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $311 in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 7 grants totaling $104K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation is led by Matthew J. Bruderman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Matthew J. Bruderman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerri Beth Bruderman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Vanadium Charitable Foundation
How much does The Vanadium Charitable Foundation give each year?
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation gave $104K across 7 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
What is The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,809, across 7 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Vanadium Charitable Foundation give grants?
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (30%) and Illinois (10%).
Does The Vanadium Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Assistance" (6 grants).
Who are The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include University of Notre Dame ($56,000), Carol M Baldwin Breast Cancer ($10,000) and Educate Bwindi ($10,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
How large is The Vanadium Charitable Foundation?
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation reported $311 in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $118K.
What is The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's EIN?
The Vanadium Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6978572. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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