Van Ameringen Foundation Inc
The van Ameringen Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY, designated as a 501(c)(3) organization. The Foundation has been tax-exempt since July 1953. It operates as a grantmaking organization with a primary focus on mental health initiatives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.0M
-2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$9.8M
-4.3% YoY
Grant Count
125
-5.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$78K
+1.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation's broad focus is on mental health, with particular emphasis on:
- Increasing the accessibility of mental health services to people and communities with limited financial means and opportunities
- Offering preventive and early-intervention strategies
- Advocating for systemic change with local or national impact
Grantmaking
The van Ameringen Foundation provides both general support and project-specific grants in two categories:
How to Apply
** Organizations must complete a short eligibility quiz before applying. Qualified applicants register on the Foundation's application portal and begin the process by submitting a letter of inquiry. Grantees are asked to wait at least one year after submitting a final report before requesting further support.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The van Ameringen Foundation provides grants exclusively in:
- The five boroughs of New York City
- Within the city limits of Philadelphia
- Advocacy support at the national level
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $75.6 million
- Revenue: $8.18 million
- Expenses: $9.94 million
- Total Liabilities: $9.68 million
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $73,958,417 | $75,596,358 | $77,188,652 |
| Revenue | $6,696,852 | $8,175,516 | $5,977,954 |
| Expenses | $10,517,303 | $9,940,320 | $14,931,856 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $10,681,382 | $11,024,704 | $13,068,006 |
| Net Investment Income | $6,271,006 | $7,679,713 | $5,425,569 |
| Distributable Amount | $3,742,141 | $3,676,303 | $4,274,767 |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Van Ameringen Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KENNETH A KIND | PRESIDENT AND TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MAURIZIO J MORELLO | VICE PRESIDENT AND SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUDITH BECK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXANDRA HERZAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRISTINA KIND | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW KINDFULLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VALERIE KIND-RUBIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LAURA MCKENNA | DIRECTOR THRU 7/24 | 1 | — |
| CLARENCE J SUNDRAM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ERIC GALLOWAY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARSHA COHEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $299,423 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Recent grants awarded include:
$100,000 grant to Montgomery County Community College
Montgomery County Community College receives $100,000 grant$50,000 grant to MHAMC (Mental Health Association of Morris County)
MHAMC awarded $50,000 from The van Ameringen Foundation, Inc.Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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