The Vos Foundation
The Vos Foundation is a private foundation, based in Delaplane, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $449K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $80K.
The Vos Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vos Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,306
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,718
- -10.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,250
- Total assets
- $448,520
- -11.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Vos Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Horse Trials Foundation ($60K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 37 (81%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Vos Foundation gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 178% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2024) to $283K (2021). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Horse Trials Foundation Clinton, MD | General Operating Support | $60,000 |
| Shakespeare Theatre Company Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Upperville Colt & Horse Show Upperville, VA | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Cleveland & Woodley Park Village Washington, DC | General Operating Support | $2,500 |
| Vinceremos Therapeutic Horsemanship Center Loxahatchee Groves, FL | General Operating Support | $1,700 |
| United States Equestrian Team Foundation Gladstone, NJ | General Operating Support | $1,106 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $448,520 | $84,153 | $140,159 | $100,306 | 6 | $135,488 | $79,777 | $76,082 |
| 2023 | $504,526 | $74,473 | $170,221 | $130,599 | 7 | $164,300 | $66,051 | $67,269 |
| 2022 | $601,840 | $144,901 | $304,099 | $236,000 | 6 | $298,036 | $142,838 | $72,366 |
| 2021 | $748,542 | $175,804 | $292,889 | $283,318 | 9 | $288,470 | $172,804 | $88,120 |
| 2020 | $866,358 | $62,912 | $237,081 | $212,800 | 9 | — | $59,480 | $78,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vos Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Vos Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David W Vos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia B Vos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Vos Foundation
How much does The Vos Foundation give each year?
The Vos Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $131K across 7 grants.
What is The Vos Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vos Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,250, and its average grant was $16,718, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vos Foundation give grants?
The Vos Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were District of Columbia (27%) and Virginia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does The Vos Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Vos Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Vos Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vos Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include American Horse Trials Foundation ($60,000), Shakespeare Theatre Company ($25,000) and Upperville Colt & Horse Show ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vos Foundation?
The Vos Foundation reported $449K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $135K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Vos Foundation's EIN?
The Vos Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4491025. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Vos Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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