The Von Arx Family Foundation
The Von Arx Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Naples, Florida. In its 2025 filing, it reported 17 grants totaling $160,000 to organizations including a children’s diabetes charity, human-service organizations, and an animal welfare organization.
The Von Arx Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Von Arx Family Foundation gave $160K across 17 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Florida. 6% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $160,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 17
- +6.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,412
- -5.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $515,905
- -18.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 6% first-time grantees (1 of 17, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (59% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Von Arx Family Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Requests should be made in writing and include all pertinent information about the organization. The filing lists no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Von Arx Family Foundation
Mailing address: 3663 Rum Row, Naples, FL 34102
Phone: (239) 649-7091
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Von Arx Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Help a Diabetic Child ($25K). Together the top 10 received $115K.
Grant Size Distribution
92 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 92 grants of 92 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Florida organizations received 59% of grant dollars, followed by Oregon at 12%, and North Carolina, Connecticut, and Rhode Island at 6% each.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Von Arx Family Foundation open to new grantees?
6%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 17 grantees (6%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $10K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 82% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 180% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2020) to $183K (2022). In 2025 it made 17 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Help a Diabetic Child Naples, FL | General | $25,000 |
| Crossnore School & Children's Home Crossnore, NC | General | $10,000 |
| Harry Chaplin Food Bank Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Neighborhood Health CLNIC Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Shelter for Abused Women Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| St Matthews House Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center Pawcatuck, CT | General | $10,000 |
| David Lawernce Centers for Behavior Naples, FL | General | $10,000 |
| Stand up for Animals Westerly, RI | General | $10,000 |
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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 | $515,905 | $37,966 | $175,857 | $160,000 | 17 | $160,000 | $22,109 | $88,875 |
| 2024 | $634,545 | $560,873 | $174,398 | $160,000 | 16 | $160,000 | $46,475 | $86,424 |
| 2023 | $250,233 | $113,385 | $179,505 | $162,000 | 18 | $162,000 | $95,880 | $106,512 |
| 2022 | $316,353 | $203,846 | $203,788 | $183,000 | 19 | $183,000 | $183,058 | $150,021 |
| 2021 | $316,420 | $119,294 | $202,229 | $183,000 | 22 | $183,000 | $100,065 | $175,052 |
| 2020 | $399,214 | $52,558 | $138,542 | $120,000 | 16 | — | $37,103 | $122,055 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Von Arx Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $89K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include health, human services, special-needs services, and animal welfare. For example, Help a Diabetic Child Inc says its mission is to purchase blood glucose testing supplies and insulin for children and young adults with type 1 diabetes who are in financial distress. Naples Therapeutic Riding Center Inc says it provides therapeutic horseback riding for children and adults with special needs. Stand Up for Animals says it supports an animal shelter, adoption center, and regional outreach facility, and promotes the health and welfare of lost or abandoned pets.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 17 grants totaling $160,000. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. Its largest listed grant was $25,000 to Help a Diabetic Child. Other listed grants included $10,000 each to Crossnore School & Children’s Home, Harry Chaplin Food Bank, Naples Therapeutic Riding Center, Neighborhood Health Clinic, Shelter for Abused Women, St. Matthew’s House, Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center, David Lawrence Centers for Behavior, Stand Up for Animals, Friends of Grant Football, and Bridge Town 1821.
The foundation’s filing says requests should be made in writing and include all pertinent information about the organization. It states that grants may be made for capital, endowment, and specific program needs requested by chosen charities, as well as for other general purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Valerie L. Von Arx as president; Sharon J. Von Arx as secretary/treasurer; and Vanessa L. Givarg and Eric S. Von Arx as vice presidents.
The Von Arx Family Foundation is led by Valerie L. Von Arx, President on the 2025 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Valerie L. Von Arx
President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Eric S. Von Arx
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Sharon J. Von Arx
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Vanessa L. Givarg
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Valerie L. Von Arx McDonough (2020–2024) — President
- Former: Dolph Von Arx (2020–2022) — President
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 Von Arx Family Foundation
How much does The Von Arx Family Foundation give each year?
The Von Arx Family Foundation gave $160K across 17 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $160K across 16 grants.
What is The Von Arx Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Von Arx Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,412, across 17 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Von Arx Family Foundation that year got $10K on average.
Where does The Von Arx Family Foundation give grants?
The Von Arx Family Foundation gives mostly in Florida: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (13%) and North Carolina (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Naples, FL (9 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does The Von Arx Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Von Arx Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (17 of 17) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Von Arx Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Von Arx Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Help a Diabetic Child ($25,000), Crossnore School & Children's Home ($10,000) and Harry Chaplin Food Bank ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Von Arx Family Foundation?
The Von Arx Family Foundation reported $516K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $160K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $89K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Von Arx Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations working in areas that include health, human services, special-needs services, and animal welfare. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Von Arx Family Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Von Arx Family Foundation's EIN?
The Von Arx Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 56-1721279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 22, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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