The Vingo Trust III
The Vingo Trust III is a private foundation based in Boston, Massachusetts. Its 2025 filing reports 11 grants totaling $225,726 to charitable organizations, including museums, universities, a hospital, a public media organization, and a land conservation organization.
The Vingo Trust III at a glance
In short: The Vingo Trust III gave $226K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $225,726
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- Average grant
- $20,521
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Vingo Trust III
- 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: Lwc 230 Congress Street 12Fl, Boston, MA 02110
Phone: (617) 523-6531
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vingo Trust III funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Peabody Essex Museum ($26K). Together the top 10 received $206K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 14 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation is based in Boston. Its 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (47%), Tennessee (18%), New York (9%), California (9%), and Washington, DC (9%); it also made a listed grant to George Mason University Foundation Inc. in Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Vingo Trust III gives
- Giving grew 652% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $226K (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $226K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Peabody Essex Museum Salem, MA | General Purpose | $25,726 |
| The Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum Boston, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| WGBH Boston, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Boston, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Trust for Public Land San Francisco, CA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Cape Ann Museum Gloucester, MA | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| National Trust Historic Preservation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | General Purpose | $20,000 |
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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 | — | $7,731 | $230,614 | $225,726 | 11 | $228,396 | $6,514 | $7,849 |
| 2024 | $222,883 | $11,220 | $3,553 | — | — | $855 | $8,813 | $10,669 |
| 2023 | $215,216 | $10,151 | $13,033 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,635 | $8,017 | $10,556 |
| 2022 | $218,098 | $2,427 | $32,770 | $30,000 | 2 | $30,635 | $990 | $10,727 |
| 2021 | $248,441 | $33 | $2,882 | — | — | $635 | — | $12,293 |
| 2020 | $251,290 | $1,260 | $4,613 | — | — | — | — | $12,463 |
| 2019 | $254,643 | $5,444 | $3,652 | — | — | — | $3,041 | $12,654 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vingo Trust III reported a distributable amount of $8K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to organizations working in areas reflected in their own descriptions: for example, The Trust for Public Land says it creates parks and protects land, while Cape Ann Museum says it advances appreciation and knowledge of Cape Ann history and art and preserves artifacts.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $225,726. Grant amounts ranged from $20,000 to $25,726, with a median of $20,000. All listed grants were for general purposes.
Notable 2025 grants included $25,726 to The Peabody Essex Museum; $20,000 each to The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, WGBH, Cornell University, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, The Trust for Public Land, Cape Ann Museum, National Trust for Historic Preservation, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Vanderbilt University, and George Mason University Foundation Inc.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John E Glovsky Esq, Catherine C Lastavica, and Peter Mulholland as co-trustees.
The Vingo Trust III's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Catherine C. Lastavica
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John E. Glovsky Esq.
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mulholland
Co-Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Vingo Trust III
How much does The Vingo Trust III give each year?
The Vingo Trust III gave $226K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is The Vingo Trust III's typical grant size?
The Vingo Trust III's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,521, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vingo Trust III give grants?
The Vingo Trust III's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Tennessee (18%) and New York (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does The Vingo Trust III give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Vingo Trust III's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Vingo Trust III's largest grantees?
The Vingo Trust III's largest 2025 grantees include The Peabody Essex Museum ($25,726), The Isabella Stuart Gardner Museum ($20,000) and WGBH ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What does The Vingo Trust III fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vingo Trust III?
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 ↑
How much is The Vingo Trust III required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, The Vingo Trust III reported a distributable amount of $8K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Vingo Trust III's EIN?
The Vingo Trust III's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3106692. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Vingo Trust III 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.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 6, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). The Vingo Trust III funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-vingo-trust-iii-morg_eac1627e185844cea0c567f7375414e2
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