The Vegso Family Foundation Inc
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Boca Raton, Florida. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations involved in domestic violence services, arts, and support for children and families.
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Vegso Family Foundation Inc gave $315K across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Florida. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $315,070
- +4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -34.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $18,534
- +60.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,500
- Total assets
- $4,784,540
- -1.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (3 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% 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 Vegso Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3608 Carlton Place, Boca Raton, FL 33496-4005
Phone: (954) 360-0909
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vegso Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc ($87K). Together the top 10 received $286K.
Grant Size Distribution
120 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 109 grants of 120 (91%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 3% to recipients in Georgia; 2% was listed with the recipient state marked “?”. The listed grants include multiple organizations in Boca Raton and elsewhere in Florida, as well as Family Promise of Cobb County in Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Vegso Family Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 17 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $21K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $11K repeat.
- 76% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 27% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $296K (2022) to $434K (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $315K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc Delray Beach, FL | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $86,980 |
| Equine-Assisted Therapies of South FL Boca Raton, FL | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $60,250 |
| Boca Ballet Theatre Boca Raton, FL | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $42,240 |
| Impact 100 Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $21,100 |
| Kids in Distress Wilton Manors, FL | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $20,000 |
| Autism After 21 Inc Boca Raton, FL | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization. | $17,500 |
| Spirit of Giving Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Festival of the Arts Boca Boca Raton, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| St Francis Xavier University | Charitable | $7,500 |
| Boca Raton Historical Society Museum Boca Raton, FL | To Support the Exempt Purpose of the Organization | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,784,540 | $250,977 | $341,983 | $315,070 | 17 | $315,070 | $226,408 | $307,189 |
| 2023 | $4,876,793 | $-41,309 | $323,025 | $300,210 | 26 | $300,210 | $156,916 | $283,030 |
| 2022 | $5,241,741 | $193,779 | $340,424 | $296,330 | 20 | $296,330 | $149,685 | $305,353 |
| 2021 | $5,390,103 | $772,050 | $463,865 | $434,020 | 25 | — | $746,661 | $295,114 |
| 2020 | $5,081,918 | $470,151 | $325,581 | $303,463 | 32 | — | $448,085 | $266,046 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vegso Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $307K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. For example, Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse describes its mission as providing life-saving services and promoting violence-free relationships; Kids in Distress says it works to prevent child abuse, preserve families, and treat children who have been abused or neglected. Autism After 21 describes its work as providing life skills for independent living for people on the autism spectrum. Other 2024 grantees include arts organizations and organizations supporting children and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $315,070. Grants ranged from $500 to $86,980, with a median grant of $7,500. Among the largest were $86,980 to Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse, $60,250 to Equine-Assisted Therapies of South FL, $42,240 to Boca Ballet Theatre, $21,100 to Impact 100, $20,000 to Kids in Distress, and $17,500 to Autism After 21.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Anne Vegso as president and secretary, Peter Vegso as vice president and treasurer, and Melinda Vegso as director.
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc is led by Anne Vegso, President & Secretary on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Vegso
President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Vegso
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Vegso
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carole Putnam (2020–2022) — Director
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 Vegso Family Foundation Inc
How much does The Vegso Family Foundation Inc give each year?
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc gave $315K across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $300K across 26 grants.
What is The Vegso Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $7,500, and its average grant was $18,534, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vegso Family Foundation Inc that year got $7K on average.
Where does The Vegso Family Foundation Inc give grants?
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Boca Raton, FL (9 grants), Marietta, GA (2 grants) and Fort Lauderdale, FL (2 grants).
Who are The Vegso Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Aid to Victims of Domestic Abuse Inc ($86,980), Equine-Assisted Therapies of South FL ($60,250) and Boca Ballet Theatre ($42,240), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vegso Family Foundation Inc?
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $315K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $307K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Vegso Family Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations working in a range of areas. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vegso Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Vegso Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Vegso Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 65-0801555. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Vegso Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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