Vance Wall Foundation Inc
Vance Wall Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Montclair, New Jersey. Its 2024 filing reports four grants totaling $400,000 to organizations in Washington, DC, and San Francisco, California, including a breast cancer advocacy organization, a family-support organization, a university foundation, and an art museum.
Vance Wall Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vance Wall Foundation Inc gave $400K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $400,000
- -69.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- -61.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $4,222,012
- +3.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (75% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vance Wall Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Terry Wall 160 Lloyd Road, Montclair, NJ 07042
Phone: (973) 605-1040
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vance Wall Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund ($300K). Together the top 4 received $400K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 36 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to organizations in Washington, DC (75%) and California (25%). The California recipients were in San Francisco.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vance Wall Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% 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 $400K (2024) to $2.3M (2022). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $400K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $300,000 |
| University of California San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Family House Inc San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
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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 | $4,222,012 | $672,834 | $448,756 | $400,000 | 4 | $408,046 | $642,124 | $185,814 |
| 2023 | $4,067,990 | $-71,138 | $1,362,246 | $1,295,000 | 5 | $1,302,400 | $12,709 | $227,247 |
| 2022 | $5,426,374 | $3,129,531 | $2,391,874 | $2,324,700 | 8 | $2,333,762 | $2,093,629 | $315,146 |
| 2021 | $5,585,686 | $945,143 | $1,964,717 | $1,899,100 | 6 | $1,907,992 | $897,418 | $351,663 |
| 2020 | $6,605,260 | $353,676 | $2,372,324 | $2,305,000 | 13 | — | $293,052 | $384,324 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vance Wall Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $186K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable organizations working in breast cancer advocacy, family support for children receiving treatment for serious illnesses, higher education, and the arts. The National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund describes its mission as ending breast cancer through action and advocacy. Family House Inc says it provides a home away from home, physical comfort, and emotional support for families of children with cancer and other life-threatening illnesses, free from financial concerns.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation awarded four grants totaling $400,000. Grants ranged from $25,000 to $300,000, with a median of $37,500. Its largest grant was $300,000 to the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund in Washington, DC. Other awards were $50,000 to the University of California San Francisco Foundation, and $25,000 each to Family House Inc and the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Terry D Wall, Douglas V Wall, and Stephen V Wall as trustees.
Vance Wall Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas V. Wall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$38K (2020) → $18K (2024)
Stephen V. Wall
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$2K (2024)
Terry D. Wall
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carol V. Wall (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $18K, to Douglas V Wall (Trustee). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vance Wall Foundation Inc
How much does Vance Wall Foundation Inc give each year?
Vance Wall Foundation Inc gave $400K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.3M across 5 grants.
What is Vance Wall Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vance Wall Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $100,000, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vance Wall Foundation Inc give grants?
Vance Wall Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 75% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Francisco, CA (3 grants).
Does Vance Wall Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vance Wall Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Vance Wall Foundation Inc?
Vance Wall Foundation Inc reported $4.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $408K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $186K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vance Wall Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for charitable organizations working in breast cancer advocacy, family support for children receiving treatment for serious illnesses, higher education, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vance Wall Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vance Wall Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vance Wall Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1739419. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vance Wall Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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
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