The VLG Foundations
The VLG Foundations is a private foundation, based in Bradenton, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 5 grants totaling $4K.
The VLG Foundations at a glance
In short: The VLG Foundations gave $4K across 5 grants in 2023 (avg $883.8), mostly in Florida. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $4,419
- +105.5% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $884
- +105.5% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The VLG Foundations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Central Park Conservtory ($2K). Together the top 5 received $4K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The VLG Foundations gives
- Giving fell 42% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 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 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $8K (2020). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Central Park Conservtory New York, NY | Education | $2,119 |
| Sarasota Orchestra Sarasota, FL | Culture Development | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army Sarasota, FL | Support to Retired Armed Force | $500 |
| USF Foundation Tempa, FL | Education | $500 |
| Wedu Tempa, FL | Education | $300 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $4,493 | $4,419 | 5 | $4,493 | $163 |
| 2022 | $4,493 | — | $2,195 | $2,150 | 5 | $2,195 | $275 |
| 2021 | $6,689 | — | $6,750 | $3,650 | 10 | — | $483 |
| 2020 | $13,438 | $29 | $7,560 | $7,560 | 13 | — | $847 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The VLG Foundations reported a distributable amount of $163 for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The VLG Foundations is led by Vivian Greenwald, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Vivian Greenwald
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 VLG Foundations
How much does The VLG Foundations give each year?
The VLG Foundations gave $4K across 5 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $2K across 5 grants.
What is The VLG Foundations's typical grant size?
The VLG Foundations's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $884, across 5 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The VLG Foundations give grants?
The VLG Foundations gives mostly in Florida: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (48%). The most frequent recipient cities were Sarasota, FL (2 grants) and Tempa, FL (2 grants).
Does The VLG Foundations give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The VLG Foundations's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (3 grants).
Who are The VLG Foundations's largest grantees?
The VLG Foundations's largest 2023 grantees include Central Park Conservtory ($2,119), Sarasota Orchestra ($1,000) and Salvation Army ($500), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The VLG Foundations required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The VLG Foundations reported a distributable amount of $163 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The VLG Foundations's EIN?
The VLG Foundations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-2999566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
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 2020–2023
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