Vandevere Charitable Foundation
Van Devere Charitable Foundation Inc. is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. Established in February 1987, it holds 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status and operates as a charitable organization serving educational, philanthropic, and human services purposes.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.7M
+67.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$177K
+82.0% YoY
Grant Count
95
+17.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+55.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's primary funding focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $1,730,761
- Total Revenue: $879,953
- Total Expenses: $184,526
- Net Income: $695,427
- Total Liabilities: $0
The foundation's revenue composition includes contributions received, with investment returns representing a significant portion of annual income.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,730,761 | $1,035,334 | $1,075,192 |
| Revenue | $879,953 | $61,536 | $53,298 |
| Expenses | $184,526 | $101,394 | $230,347 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $183,920 | $100,920 | $226,800 |
| Net Investment Income | $129,531 | $61,059 | $52,973 |
| Distributable Amount | $100,709 | $68,721 | $74,605 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
243 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH C VANDEVERE | TRUSTEE | 4 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has been recognized for impact awards, with references to "Vandeveer Impact Awardees" in recent community announcements.
Congratulations Vandeveer Impact Awardees \u2013 The Waynedale NewsRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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