Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Fairfax, Virginia. It provides financial support to qualified 501(c)(3) charitable organizations working in education, medical care, human welfare services, and other charitable areas.
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc gave $395K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Virginia. 45% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,278
- +16.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +5.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $9,411
- +10.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $339,767
- +169.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 45% first-time grantees (19 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (62% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The stated process is to submit a letter to Glen Skutnik, c/o Van Metre Companies. The filing lists no award restrictions and no deadlines.
- Contact
Application contact: Glen Skutnik Co Van Metre Companies
Mailing address: 9900 Main Street Ste 500, Fairfax, VA 22031
Phone: (703) 425-2600
Website: https://vanmetrecompanies.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc
Who Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Children's National Hospital ($100K). Together the top 10 received $263K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
194 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 185 grants of 194 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (62%), the District of Columbia (33%), Maryland (3%), and North Carolina (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
45%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 19 of 42 grantees (45%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $5K; repeat grants $13K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−3%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $340K (2023) to $541K (2020). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $395K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's National Hospital Washington, DC | Health Care and Research | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Washington DC & Northern Virginia Alexandria, VA | Community Assistance | $73,020 |
| Inova Health Foundation (The Big Dig) Fairfax, VA | Health Care and Research | $15,000 |
| Luke's Wings Washington, DC | Family Assistance | $15,000 |
| Me & You Annandale, VA | Community Assistance | $10,430 |
| Homeaid Northern Virginia Chantilly, VA | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Manna Foodbank Mills River, NC | Community Assistance | $10,000 |
| Our Minds Matter Vienna, VA | Youth Assistance & Development | $10,000 |
| Parkinson Foundation of the National Capital Area Olney, MD | Health Care and Research | $10,000 |
| Second Story Dunn Loring, VA | Youth Assistance & Development | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $339,767 | $611,606 | $428,923 | $395,278 | 42 | $395,288 | $16,932 | $16,333 |
| 2023 | $126,186 | $420,102 | $356,446 | $339,746 | 40 | $356,446 | $10,203 | $11,389 |
| 2022 | $62,280 | $458,568 | $472,165 | $453,163 | 37 | $472,165 | $222 | $10,836 |
| 2021 | $71,867 | $431,893 | $421,164 | $407,770 | 39 | $421,164 | $198 | $9,247 |
| 2020 | $67,648 | $575,560 | $545,637 | $541,362 | 36 | — | $560 | $6,367 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of people in the communities where Van Metre carries on its business. Its application materials identify education, medical care, and human welfare services among the areas it supports.
Its 2024 grants included organizations working in health care and research, community assistance, family assistance, and youth assistance and development. Examples include Luke’s Wings, which says it helps families visit service members during hospitalization and rehabilitation; Our Minds Matter, which says it works to prevent teen suicide and build supportive school communities; and Loudoun Hunger Relief, which says it works to address food insecurity through food access, community connections, and education. Other 2024 recipients included organizations whose stated missions involve inclusive communities, animal welfare, and support for people experiencing homelessness or domestic violence.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the Foundation made 42 grants totaling $395,278. Grant amounts ranged from $509 to $100,000, with a median grant of $5,000. The largest awards included $100,000 to Children’s National Hospital for health care and research, and $73,020 to Habitat for Humanity of Washington DC & Northern Virginia for community assistance. Other grants included $15,000 to INOVA Health Foundation for The Big Dig, $15,000 to Luke’s Wings for family assistance, and $10,430 to Me & You for community assistance.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Glen Skutnik as president; Elizabeth Guthrie-Robahn as treasurer; Thomas Marable as vice president; Patricia Dizon as correspondence secretary; and Evelyn Austin as recording secretary.
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc is led by Glen Skutnik, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Glen Skutnik
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Austin
Recording Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Dizon
Correspondence Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Marable
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Guthrie-Robrahn
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Guthrie (2021–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Anthony Massoud (2020) — Treasurer
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 Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc
How much does Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc give each year?
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc gave $395K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $340K across 40 grants.
What is Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $9,411, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc that year got $5K on average.
Where does Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc give grants?
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc gives mostly in Virginia: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was District of Columbia (33%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fairfax, VA (6 grants), Leesburg, VA (6 grants), Washington, DC (4 grants) and Alexandria, VA (4 grants).
Does Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Community Assistance" (16 grants), "Health Care and Research" (9 grants) and "Educational Resources" (7 grants).
Who are Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Children's National Hospital ($100,000), Habitat for Humanity of Washington DC & Northern Virginia ($73,020) and Inova Health Foundation (The Big Dig) ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($4,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc?
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc reported $340K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $395K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc fund?
The Foundation’s stated mission is to improve the lives of people in the communities where Van Metre carries on its business. Its application materials identify education, medical care, and human welfare services among the areas it supports. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc?
The stated process is to submit a letter to Glen Skutnik, c/o Van Metre Companies. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's EIN?
Van Metre Companies Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5356433. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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