The Vann Family Foundation Inc
The Vann Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FORT WAYNE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $224K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.6M
+28.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$224K
-82.8% YoY
Grant Count
7
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$32K
-80.4% YoY
About The Vann Family Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Vann Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in FORT WAYNE, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $224K. Net investment income was $1.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,625,918 | $9,822,924 | $9,154,444 |
| Revenue | $3,168,874 | $5,819,956 | $907,210 |
| Expenses | $360,779 | $1,399,929 | $847,139 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $225,756 | $1,302,489 | $755,691 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,604,374 | $585,179 | $822,543 |
| Distributable Amount | $1,100,177 | $793,349 | $717,839 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
40 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHERRY S CONNOLLY | PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| STEPHANIE MOEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAMES VANN III | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DEBBIE GILREATH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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