Vandever Family Foundation
Vandever Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Torrance, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $91K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $5K. Net investment income was $2K.
Vandever Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Vandever Family Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $750), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,500
- -10.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +500.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $750
- -85.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $90,524
- -43.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vandever Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rolling Hills United Methodist Chur ($3K). Together the top 6 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 10 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vandever Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 41% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $3K (2021) to $12K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rolling Hills United Methodist Chur Rolling Hls Ests, CA | Program Services | $2,500 |
| Toberman Neighborhood Center San Pedro, CA | Program Services | $500 |
| Los Angeles Challenge Torrance, CA | Program Services | $500 |
| Boys and Girls Club Atlanta, GA | Program Services | $500 |
| Peninsula Friends of the Library Rolling Hills, CA | Program Services | $250 |
| Help Torrance, CA | Program Services | $250 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $90,524 | $-64,279 | $5,642 | $4,500 | 6 | $4,500 | $1,716 |
| 2023 | $160,445 | $1,715 | $5,874 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $2,272 |
| 2022 | $165,030 | $36,668 | $5,977 | $5,000 | 1 | $5,000 | $35,691 |
| 2021 | $140,409 | $3,047 | $3,950 | $3,200 | 1 | — | $2,297 |
| 2020 | $141,344 | $1,190 | $13,200 | $12,400 | 1 | — | $2,145 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vandever Family Foundation is led by James D. Vandever, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James D. Vandever
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 Vandever Family Foundation
How much does Vandever Family Foundation give each year?
Vandever Family Foundation gave $5K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
What is Vandever Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Vandever Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $750, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vandever Family Foundation give grants?
Vandever Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Torrance, CA (2 grants).
Does Vandever Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Vandever Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Services" (6 grants).
Who are Vandever Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Vandever Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Rolling Hills United Methodist Chur ($2,500), Toberman Neighborhood Center ($500) and Los Angeles Challenge ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vandever Family Foundation?
Vandever Family Foundation reported $91K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Vandever Family Foundation's EIN?
Vandever Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-3906953. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020–2024
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