Vandevere Charitable Foundation
Vandevere Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Akron, Ohio. Its 2024 filing shows grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in international relief, religious causes, human rights, broadcasting, hunger relief, and addiction recovery.
Vandevere Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Vandevere Charitable Foundation gave $177K across 95 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in Maryland. 36% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $177,140
- +82.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 95
- +17.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,865
- +55.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200
- Total assets
- $1,730,761
- +67.2% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 36% first-time grantees (34 of 95, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Maryland (85% 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 Vandevere Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. It states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing says to apply by letter describing the organization and its need, addressed to Joseph Vandevere. The stated restrictions on awards are “no restriction of any kind.”
- Review Cycle
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the calendar year; there is no deadline.
- Deadline
- Applications may be submitted at any time during the calendar year; there is no deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Joseph Vandevere
Mailing address: 1490 V Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320
Phone: (330) 867-3010
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vandevere Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Catholic Relief Services ($150K). Together the top 10 received $158K.
Grant Size Distribution
349 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 345 grants of 349 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 85% of grant dollars went to recipients in Maryland. Virginia and the District of Columbia each accounted for 3%; Ohio and California each accounted for 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 95 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vandevere Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
36%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 34 of 95 grantees (36%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $187; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $100 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 61% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 1289% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 183% of 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 $13K (2021) to $227K (2022). In 2024 it made 95 grants totaling $177K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic Relief Services Baltimore, MD | To Support CRS' Service to the World's Poorest | $150,100 |
| Religious Freedom Coalition Washington, DC | Charitable | $1,440 |
| A Thousand Hills Colbert, WA | Charitable | $1,200 |
| Finica Washington, DC | Charitable | $800 |
| Students for Life of America Fredericksburg, VA | Charitable | $800 |
| St Francis De Sales Akron, OH | Charitable | $740 |
| Christian Broadcasting Virginia Beach, VA | Charitable | $700 |
| Slavic Gospel Association Albert Lea, MN | Charitable | $700 |
| Aid to the Church in Need Brooklyn, NY | Charitable | $600 |
| Catholic Med Mission Board New York, NY | Charitable | $600 |
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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 | $1,730,761 | $879,953 | $184,526 | $177,140 | 95 | $183,920 | $129,531 | $100,709 |
| 2023 | $1,035,334 | $61,536 | $101,394 | $97,340 | 81 | $100,920 | $61,059 | $68,721 |
| 2022 | $1,075,192 | $53,298 | $230,347 | $226,800 | 66 | $226,800 | $52,973 | $74,605 |
| 2021 | $1,252,227 | $163,585 | $13,820 | $12,750 | 64 | $12,750 | $163,502 | $79,571 |
| 2020 | $1,100,093 | $94,355 | $108,120 | $107,970 | 43 | — | $93,767 | $67,731 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vandevere Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $101K 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 available here. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Catholic Relief Services received support for its service to the world’s poorest. Religious Freedom Coalition describes its mission as sharing the Gospel, promoting Christian ideals and religious freedom, and aiding persecuted Christians. Students for Life of America describes work to empower people affected by abortion and support those facing unplanned pregnancies. Other recipients describe work in areas including Christian radio broadcasting, hunger and poverty, education, and addiction recovery.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $177,140 through 95 grants. Awards ranged from $50 to $150,100, with a median grant of $200. The largest grant was $150,100 to Catholic Relief Services in Baltimore, Maryland, for “to support CRS’ service to the world’s poorest.” Other notable grants included $1,440 to Religious Freedom Coalition; $800 each to A Thousand Hills, FINICA, and Students for Life of America; and $740 to St Francis de Sales.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Joseph C Vandevere is listed as trustee on the 2024 filing.
Vandevere Charitable Foundation is led by Joseph C. Vandevere, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joseph C. Vandevere
Trustee
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/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 Vandevere Charitable Foundation
How much does Vandevere Charitable Foundation give each year?
Vandevere Charitable Foundation gave $177K across 95 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $97K across 81 grants.
What is Vandevere Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Vandevere Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $200, and its average grant was $1,865, across 95 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vandevere Charitable Foundation that year got $187 on average.
Where does Vandevere Charitable Foundation give grants?
Vandevere Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 85% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (12 grants), Arlington, VA (4 grants), Columbus, OH (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Vandevere Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 95 grants with a stated purpose on Vandevere Charitable Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (94 grants).
Who are Vandevere Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Vandevere Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Catholic Relief Services ($150,100), Religious Freedom Coalition ($1,440) and A Thousand Hills ($1,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vandevere Charitable Foundation?
Vandevere Charitable Foundation reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $184K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $101K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vandevere Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is available here. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Catholic Relief Services received support for its service to the world’s poorest. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vandevere Charitable Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vandevere Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Vandevere Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1538755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vandevere Charitable Foundation 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.
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