The Von Arx Family Foundation
The Von Arx Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida, established in 1990. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and focuses on philanthropic giving across education, human services, and voluntarism.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$635K
+153.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
-1.2% YoY
Grant Count
16
-11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+11.1% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding interests include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Grant Range
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Florida
- Washington
- Rhode Island
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $634,545
- Total Revenues: $560,873
- Total Expenses: $174,398
- Total Giving: $160,000
- Number of Employees: 0
Revenue Breakdown (2024):
- Grants and Contributions: $500,000
- Investment Income and Dividends: $24,186
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $36,687
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $634,545 | $250,233 | $316,353 |
| Revenue | $560,873 | $113,385 | $203,846 |
| Expenses | $174,398 | $179,505 | $203,788 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $160,000 | $162,000 | $183,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $46,475 | $95,880 | $183,058 |
| Distributable Amount | $86,424 | $106,512 | $150,021 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
91 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and Directors:
- Eric S. Von Arx (President) - Portland, OR
- Vanessa L. Von Arx Gilvarg (Director) - Naples, FL
- Valerie Von Arx McDonagh (Secretary) - San Francisco, CA
- Sharon Joy Von Arx - Naples, FL
- John D. Loden (Registered Agent) - Naples, FL
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHARON J VON ARX | SECR/TREAS | — | — |
| VANESSA L GIVARG | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| ERIC S VON ARX | VICE PRESIDE | — | — |
| VALERIE L VON ARX MCDONOUGH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3663 Rum Row Naples, FL 34102-7845
Phone: 239-262-8800
EIN: 56-1721279
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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