The Vassiliadis Family Foundation
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $1.1M.
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vassiliadis Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $450K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,350,000
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $450,000
- -18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $7,493,331
- +18.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Vassiliadis Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance ($900K). Together the top 3 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 8 grants of 12 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Vassiliadis Family Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 75% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2020) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance San Diego, CA | The San Diego Zoos mission is to save species worldwide by uniting expertise in animal care and conservation science with dedication to inspiring passion for nature. | $900,000 |
| Francis Parker School San Diego, CA | Francis Parker School's mission is to inspire a diverse community of independent thinkers whose academic excellence, global perspective and strength of character prepare them to make a meaningful difference in the world. | $250,000 |
| KBPS San Diego, CA | KPBS news serves the people of the San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable. | $200,000 |
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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 | $7,493,331 | $3,170,955 | $1,436,815 | $1,350,000 | 3 | $1,436,815 | $1,092,815 | $1,919,359 |
| 2023 | $6,332,207 | $1,117,899 | $1,820,402 | $1,650,000 | 3 | $1,719,887 | $1,017,384 | $1,928,794 |
| 2022 | $4,303,099 | $157,013 | $1,746,173 | $1,650,000 | 3 | $1,683,976 | $94,816 | $1,849,441 |
| 2021 | $4,503,586 | $248,838 | $1,554,194 | $1,400,000 | 2 | $1,442,824 | $137,468 | $2,063,113 |
| 2020 | $9,096,623 | $232,939 | $1,020,266 | $900,000 | 1 | — | $234,903 | $1,904,462 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vassiliadis Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.9M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation is led by Carol Vassiliadis, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Carol Vassiliadis
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert P Pizzuto
Secretary, Treasurer & Director
Secretary → Secretary, Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $38K (2024)
Andrew Vassiliadis
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Vassiliadis
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $38K, to Robert P Pizzuto (Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about The Vassiliadis Family Foundation
How much does The Vassiliadis Family Foundation give each year?
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation gave $1.4M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 3 grants.
What is The Vassiliadis Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $250,000, and its average grant was $450,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vassiliadis Family Foundation give grants?
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does The Vassiliadis Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Vassiliadis Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Vassiliadis Family Foundation?
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is The Vassiliadis Family Foundation's EIN?
The Vassiliadis Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2964852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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