Van Fossan Foundation Inc
Van Fossan Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Morristown, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 1 grant totaling $46K. Net investment income was $4K.
Van Fossan Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Van Fossan Foundation Inc gave $46K across 1 grant in 2022 (avg $46K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $45,613
- -56.3% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $45,613
- +74.8% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $45,613
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Van Fossan Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Community Foundation of New Jersey ($46K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2022 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Van Fossan Foundation Inc gives
- In 2022 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 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $104K (2021). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $46K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation of New Jersey Morristown, NJ | For Support of the Community | $45,613 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $4,003 | $45,613 | $45,613 | 1 | $45,613 | $4,003 | $43 |
| 2021 | $46,163 | $6,297 | $105,257 | $104,365 | 4 | $104,365 | $6,297 | $9,817 |
| 2020 | $196,405 | $6,141 | $15,000 | $15,000 | 1 | — | $6,141 | $9,355 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Fossan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43 for 2022 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Fossan Foundation Inc's 2022 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Robert Craig Van Fossan
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Mark Van Fossan
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "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 Van Fossan Foundation Inc
How much does Van Fossan Foundation Inc give each year?
Van Fossan Foundation Inc gave $46K across 1 grant in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $104K across 4 grants.
Where does Van Fossan Foundation Inc operate?
Van Fossan Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Illinois, New Jersey.
How much is Van Fossan Foundation Inc required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2022, Van Fossan Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $43 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Van Fossan Foundation Inc's EIN?
Van Fossan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3756003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
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 2020–2022
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