Vassar Brothers Institute
Vassar Brothers Institute is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Hopewell Junction, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $223K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $14K. Net investment income was $23K.
Vassar Brothers Institute at a glance
In short: Vassar Brothers Institute gave $14K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $13,700
- +34.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,425
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,250
- Total assets
- $222,744
- +2.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vassar Brothers Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center ($5K). Together the top 4 received $14K.
Grant Size Distribution
18 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 18 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vassar Brothers Institute gives
- Giving grew 96% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 110% 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $14K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cunneen-Hackett Arts Center Poughkeepsie, NY | General Purpose | $5,200 |
| Hudson Valley Symphony Orchestra Poughkeepsie, NY | General Purpose | $3,500 |
| The Art Effect Poughkeepsie, NY | General Purpose | $3,000 |
| Regional Science Fair of Dutchess County Poughkeepsie, NY | General Purpose | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,744 | $23,892 | $18,334 | $13,700 | 4 | $16,997 | $22,555 | $15,506 |
| 2024 | $217,186 | $12,043 | $14,986 | $10,207 | 3 | $14,214 | $11,271 | $14,374 |
| 2023 | $220,129 | $17,295 | $17,569 | $11,000 | 4 | $17,001 | $16,727 | $14,374 |
| 2022 | $220,403 | $26,170 | $10,872 | $7,000 | 3 | $10,439 | $25,737 | $16,277 |
| 2021 | $205,105 | $9,163 | $14,758 | $10,000 | 4 | — | $8,758 | $14,532 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vassar Brothers Institute reported a distributable amount of $16K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vassar Brothers Institute is led by Maung S. Htoo, President & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maung S. Htoo
President & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Arne Christensen
Trustee
Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
David Pfirman
Treasurer & Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Holmgren
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Robert Brickner
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Steven Johnson
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Naomi Htoo-Mosher
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Margaret Horton (2021–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Vassar Brothers Institute
How much does Vassar Brothers Institute give each year?
Vassar Brothers Institute gave $14K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $10K across 3 grants.
What is Vassar Brothers Institute's typical grant size?
Vassar Brothers Institute's median grant in 2025 was $3,250, and its average grant was $3,425, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vassar Brothers Institute give grants?
Vassar Brothers Institute gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Poughkeepsie, NY (4 grants).
Does Vassar Brothers Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vassar Brothers Institute's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 4) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Vassar Brothers Institute?
Vassar Brothers Institute reported $223K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $17K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $16K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vassar Brothers Institute?
Vassar Brothers Institute is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Hopewell Junction, NY. It holds $223K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Vassar Brothers Institute's EIN?
Vassar Brothers Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1368039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021–2025
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