The Vermillion Family Foundation IN
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN is a private foundation based in Houston, Texas. It made 23 grants totaling $37,792 in 2024 to charitable organizations, including schools, a university, a museum, and community and service organizations.
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN at a glance
In short: The Vermillion Family Foundation IN gave $38K across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state Texas. 70% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,792
- -33.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -23.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,643
- -12.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $119,224
- +12.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (16 of 23, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (48% 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 Vermillion Family Foundation IN
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 4605 Post Oak Place Dr Ste 202, Houston, TX 77027
Phone: (936) 760-5912
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vermillion Family Foundation IN funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Friends Seminary ($10K). Together the top 10 received $32K.
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 95 grants of 95 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Texas (48%), New York (31%), Minnesota (13%), Massachusetts (6%), and Connecticut (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vermillion Family Foundation IN open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 16 of 23 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $908; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $2K repeat.
- 30% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−10%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $38K (2024) to $59K (2022). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends Seminary New York, NY | Contribution | $10,000 |
| Jermiah Program Minneapolis, MN | Contribution | $5,000 |
| Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni Dallas, TX | Contribution | $5,000 |
| St Martins Houston, TX | Contributon | $5,000 |
| Kinkaid Houston, TX | Contribution | $2,200 |
| Houston Animal Shetler Houston, TX | Contribution | $1,200 |
| Salvation Army Houston, TX | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Young Life Magnolia, TX | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Houston Museum of Natural Science Houston, TX | Contribution | $1,000 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Contribution | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $119,224 | $51,707 | $38,080 | $37,792 | 23 | $37,792 | $47,856 |
| 2023 | $105,597 | $26,563 | $67,021 | $56,430 | 30 | $66,430 | $20,721 |
| 2022 | $146,055 | $47,773 | $59,093 | $58,800 | 26 | $58,800 | $42,484 |
| 2021 | $157,375 | $27,690 | $42,674 | $41,774 | 16 | — | $21,061 |
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 with varied purposes. Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni describes its mission as unifying alumni and the community to support educational excellence at the school. Syracuse University describes its work as supporting student success through academic, global-study, experiential-learning, and other opportunities. The Houston Museum of Natural Science says its mission is to advance public knowledge of natural science and maintain a first-class museum. Faith in Practice describes its mission as improving the physical, spiritual, and economic condition of people in poverty in Guatemala through medical missions and health education. Easter Seals of Greater Houston says it provides “help, hope, answers” for veterans and people with disabilities.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $37,792. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $10,000, with a median grant of $1,000.
Its largest listed 2024 grants included $10,000 to Friends Seminary in New York; $5,000 each to Jeremiah Program in Minneapolis, Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni in Dallas, and St Martins in Houston; and $2,200 to Kinkaid in Houston. Other listed grants included $1,200 to Houston Animal Shelter and $1,000 each to the Salvation Army, Young Life, Houston Museum of Natural Science, Syracuse University, Island Healthcare, and Greater Houston Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists C Richard Vermillion Jr, Kathy B Vermillion, C Richard Vermillion III, and Robert B Vermillion as trustees.
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
C Richard Vermillion III
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
C Richard Vermillion Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy B Vermillion
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert B Vermillion
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Vermillion Family Foundation IN
How much does The Vermillion Family Foundation IN give each year?
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN gave $38K across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $56K across 30 grants.
What is The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's typical grant size?
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,643, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vermillion Family Foundation IN that year got $908 on average.
Where does The Vermillion Family Foundation IN give grants?
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's top state is Texas, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (31%) and Minnesota (13%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (9 grants), Edgartown, MA (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does The Vermillion Family Foundation IN give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 23 grants with a stated purpose on The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Contribution" (21 grants).
Who are The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's largest grantees?
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's largest 2024 grantees include Friends Seminary ($10,000), Jermiah Program ($5,000) and Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vermillion Family Foundation IN?
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN reported $119K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $52K.
What does The Vermillion Family Foundation IN fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. Thomas Jefferson High School Alumni describes its mission as unifying alumni and the community to support educational excellence at the school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vermillion Family Foundation IN?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's EIN?
The Vermillion Family Foundation IN's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0631338. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does The Vermillion Family Foundation IN 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 2021–2024
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