Van Nuys Foundation
Van Nuys Foundation is a private foundation, based in Selinsgrove, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.9M. Net investment income was $176K.
Van Nuys Foundation at a glance
In short: Van Nuys Foundation gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $968K), mostly in Georgia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,935,401
- +2176.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -91.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $967,701
- +27223.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $967,701
- Primary geography
- Georgia (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Van Nuys Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc ($1.1M). Together the top 2 received $1.9M.
Grant Size Distribution
104 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 102 grants of 104 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Van Nuys Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2665% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $58K (2023) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.9M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA | Transfer of ownership of john hancock life insurance policy as part of the termination process of this foundation | $1,067,809 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc DBA DAFGIVING360 (TM) San Francisco, CA | Distributions of investments and cash as part of the termination process of this foundation | $867,592 |
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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 | — | $86,829 | $1,947,246 | $1,935,401 | 2 | $1,938,771 | $176,073 | $78,177 |
| 2024 | $1,270,133 | $116,053 | $90,986 | $85,000 | 24 | $84,142 | $45,382 | $81,137 |
| 2023 | $1,207,924 | $73,012 | $62,595 | $58,000 | 22 | $59,140 | $67,691 | $71,714 |
| 2022 | $1,129,062 | $56,880 | $75,827 | $70,000 | 28 | $71,110 | $51,118 | $65,088 |
| 2021 | $1,237,565 | $135,058 | $75,542 | $70,500 | 28 | $71,518 | $88,897 | $74,802 |
| 2020 | $1,128,174 | $108,132 | $64,079 | $60,000 | 24 | — | $62,275 | $61,238 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Van Nuys Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Van Nuys Foundation is led by Walter C. Van Nuys, Director, Chairperson & President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Walter C. Van Nuys
Director, Chairperson & President
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allison M. Van Nuys Dwyer
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leah D. Van Nuys Rodrigeuz
Director & Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Loretta J. Van Nuys
Director, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark L. Pulaski
Director, Assistant Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Van Nuys Foundation
How much does Van Nuys Foundation give each year?
Van Nuys Foundation gave $1.9M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $85K across 24 grants.
Where does Van Nuys Foundation operate?
Van Nuys Foundation has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Maryland, Missouri, Pennsylvania.
How much is Van Nuys Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2025, Van Nuys Foundation reported a distributable amount of $78K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Van Nuys Foundation's EIN?
Van Nuys Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0848900. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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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