V&S Foundation Inc
V&S Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Dewey Beach, Delaware. Its 2025 filing lists grants to organizations working in education, poverty-related services, and wildlife care.
V&S Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: V&S Foundation Inc gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,488
- -77.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,829
- -61.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $109,782
- -7.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to V&S Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 121 Cullen Street, Dewey Beach, DE 19971
Phone: (240) 643-3506
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who V&S Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Washington Jesuit Academy ($5K). Together the top 3 received $5K.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 86 grants of 89 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC (93%) and Maryland (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How V&S Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 98% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 408% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2025) to $633K (2020). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Washington Jesuit Academy Washington, DC | Education for boys in low-income communities | $5,088 |
| A Wider Circle Bethesda, MD | End poverty through on-the-ground programs and services. | $300 |
| Second Chance Wildlife Center Inc Gaithersburg, MD | Food for animals | $100 |
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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 | $109,782 | $7,806 | $26,232 | $5,488 | 3 | $21,896 | $6,082 | $5,365 |
| 2024 | $118,659 | $72,721 | $102,310 | $23,879 | 5 | $86,402 | — | $5,228 |
| 2023 | $103,510 | $-10,750 | $335,265 | $244,841 | 22 | $313,449 | — | $11,581 |
| 2022 | $465,279 | $231,111 | $454,604 | $357,595 | 34 | $433,983 | $210,490 | $33,426 |
| 2021 | $984,798 | $203,201 | $510,716 | $426,500 | 25 | — | $180,819 | $53,472 |
| 2020 | $1,212,675 | $96,574 | $723,115 | $633,425 | 32 | — | $70,087 | $74,979 |
| 2019 | $1,937,788 | $222,937 | $598,784 | $487,848 | 28 | — | $187,875 | $102,894 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, V&S Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2025 grants included support for Washington Jesuit Academy, whose grant purpose was education for boys in low-income communities; A Wider Circle, whose mission is to advance equity in the Greater Washington, DC region and address the root causes of poverty; and Second Chance Wildlife Center, whose mission is to rehabilitate injured, ill, and orphaned wild animals and educate the public about them.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 3 grants totaling $5,488. The grants ranged from $100 to $5,088, with a median of $300. Recipients included Washington Jesuit Academy ($5,088), A Wider Circle ($300), and Second Chance Wildlife Center Inc ($100).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Amanda C Viragh as President and Stephanie R Saturni as CEO.
V&S Foundation Inc is led by Stephanie R Saturni, CEO on every filing since 2019; all 2 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Stephanie R Saturni
CEO
On filings since 2019
15 hrs/week
$49K (2019) → $11K (2025)
Amanda C Viragh
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$34K (2019) → $7K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $11K, to Stephanie R Saturni (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about V&S Foundation Inc
How much does V&S Foundation Inc give each year?
V&S Foundation Inc gave $5K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $24K across 5 grants.
What is V&S Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
V&S Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $300, and its average grant was $1,829, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does V&S Foundation Inc give grants?
V&S Foundation Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (7%).
Does V&S Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on V&S Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is V&S Foundation Inc?
V&S Foundation Inc reported $110K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $22K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $5K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does V&S Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from V&S Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is V&S Foundation Inc's EIN?
V&S Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0160777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does V&S 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 15, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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