The Vetiver Network
The Vetiver Network is a private foundation based in San Antonio, Texas. Its 2025 filing describes support for website maintenance and travel for vetiver-related field activities.
The Vetiver Network at a glance
- Total assets
- $31,219
- -8.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,971
- +80.2% vs 2024
- Qualifying distributions (2025)
- $4,736
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $4,736
- +140.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Vetiver Network
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 149 E Rosewood Ave, San Antonio, TX 78212
Phone: (703) 629-7364
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vetiver Network funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How The Vetiver Network gives
- In 2025 it paid out 291% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2021 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $793 (2022) to $39K (2023). In 2023 it made 18 grants totaling $39K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Village Resources | Support the use of Vetiver Grass Technology VGT improving the resilience of communities to climate change and improving their quality of life through the development of Regenerative Agriculture Farming RAF with VGT as a critical component for on farm soil and water conservation and improving soil health with the objective of farming sustainably. | $16,020 |
| Pacific Engage Trust Board | This grant is for scaling up eco-system-based adaptations in Guadalcanal Solomon Islands. | $5,587 |
| Umoja NA | Support the use of Vetiver Grass Technology VGT with the purpose of improving the resilience of communities to climate change and improving their quality of life through: First the development of Regenerative Agriculture with VGT RAV as a critical component for on farm soil and water conservation and improving soil health with the objective of farming sustainably; and Second embedding VGT into farming systems for stabilizing and protecting farmland infrastructure and water supplies and for producing and marketing vetiver plant material for use by other farmers and business public entities. | $4,010 |
| 14 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $12,380 |
| Vonnie Roudette | Donation to print school literature about Vetiver Heritage on the Island of St Vincent | $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 | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $31,219 | $1,971 | $4,736 | — | — | $4,736 | $41 | $1,625 |
| 2024 | $33,984 | $1,094 | $1,973 | — | — | $1,973 | $1 | $1,709 |
| 2023 | $34,863 | $25,193 | $44,888 | $38,997 | 18 | $44,888 | — | $2,115 |
| 2022 | $54,558 | $6,620 | $1,570 | $793 | 2 | $1,570 | $1 | $2,471 |
| 2021 | $49,508 | $13,166 | $22,590 | $9,340 | 1 | $31,930 | $1 | $2,921 |
| 2020 | $58,932 | $50,777 | $18,247 | — | — | — | $2 | $2,214 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vetiver Network reported a distributable amount of $2K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported giving $38,997 through 18 grants. The average grant was approximately $2,166, calculated from the reported total and grant count. It reported no grants in 2024 or 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are James Smyle, President Treasurer; Richard Grimshaw, Director; Dale Rachmeler, Director Secretary Asst Treasurer; Sumet Tantivejkhul, Director; Paul Truong, Director; Paul Zuckerman, Director; Elise Pinners, Director; Roley Noffke, Director; Yorleny Cruz Chaves, Director; and Jonathan Barcant, Director.
The Vetiver Network is led by James Smyle, President Treasurer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Smyle
President Treasurer
President & Treasurer → President Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elise Pinners
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Barcant
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Truong
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Zuckerman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Grimshaw
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roley Noffke
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sumet Tantivejkhul
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yorleny Cruz Chaves
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robinson Vanoh
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dale Rachmeler
Director Secretary Assistant Treasurer
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Secretary Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Secretary Assistant Treasurer → Director Secretary Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nicola Koontz (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Noah Mary Manarang (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Vetiver Network
How large is The Vetiver Network?
The Vetiver Network reported $31K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $5K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
How do I apply for a grant from The Vetiver Network?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it 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 Vetiver Network's EIN?
The Vetiver Network's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-1778296. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Vetiver Network 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 October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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