Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc is a private foundation, based in Franklin Furnace, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.7M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $323K. Net investment income was $25K.
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc gave $323K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $65K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $322,680
- +202.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $64,536
- +81.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $69,080
- Total assets
- $1,666,312
- +67.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Church at the Springs ($150K). Together the top 5 received $323K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 29 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 384% 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $98K (2021) to $323K (2026). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $323K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Church at the Springs Ashland, KY | Support | $150,000 |
| Living on the Edge Ashland, KY | Support | $75,000 |
| Various Under 5000 Ashland, KY | Support | $69,080 |
| Amy for Africa Ashland, KY | Support | $18,600 |
| New Life GMA Ashland, KY | Support | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,666,312 | $1,006,244 | $335,399 | $322,680 | 5 | $322,680 | $24,726 | $83,923 |
| 2025 | $995,467 | $73,800 | $114,529 | $106,540 | 3 | $106,540 | $18,498 | $92,875 |
| 2024 | $1,036,196 | $127,796 | $145,414 | $138,170 | 6 | $138,170 | $20,816 | $87,440 |
| 2023 | $1,053,814 | $-25,528 | $139,850 | $128,895 | 6 | $128,895 | $24,997 | $75,396 |
| 2022 | $1,219,192 | $111,719 | $110,201 | $103,500 | 9 | $103,500 | $24,653 | $83,325 |
| 2021 | $1,217,674 | $326,985 | $113,195 | $98,000 | 8 | — | $24,789 | $80,104 |
| 2020 | $1,003,884 | $-33,002 | $176,199 | $159,782 | 11 | — | $28,173 | $69,244 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $84K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc is led by Robert W. Vanhoose Jr., President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert W. Vanhoose Jr.
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert Vanhoose III
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Julie Hudson
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Laura Timberlake (2020–2023) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc
How much does Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc give each year?
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc gave $323K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $107K across 3 grants.
What is Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's median grant in 2026 was $69,080, and its average grant was $64,536, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc give grants?
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ashland, KY (5 grants).
Does Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Support" (5 grants).
Who are Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Church at the Springs ($150,000), Living on the Edge ($75,000) and Various Under 5000 ($69,080), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc?
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc reported $1.7M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $323K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $84K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vanhoose Stewart Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-3655991. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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