Vassia Family Charitable Foundation
The Vassia Family Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Saint Louis, Missouri. Its 2025 filing reports 14 grants totaling $121,500, all to recipients in Missouri.
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Vassia Family Charitable Foundation gave $122K across 14 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Missouri. 8% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $121,500
- -3.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $8,679
- +3.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,750
- Total assets
- $125,400
- -45.5% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 8% first-time grantees (1 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vassia Family Charitable Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists Enterprise Bank Trust co Eva Ochter as the contact. It says the form and materials were previously filed with the initial tax return, with no changes, and that there are no restrictions on awards.
- Review Cycle
- September 30 of each calendar year.
- Deadline
- September 30 of each calendar year.
- Contact
Application contact: Enterprise Bank Trust Co Eva Ochter
Mailing address: 150 N Meramec, St Louis, MO 63105
Phone: (314) 889-2000
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vassia Family Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Rosai-Kain High School ($40K across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
70 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 70 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Missouri, according to the filing. Listed recipients are in St. Louis or Maryland Heights, Missouri.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vassia Family Charitable Foundation open to new grantees?
8%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 1 of 13 grantees (8%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $40K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 984% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2022) to $138K (2020). In 2025 it made 14 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rosai-Kain High School St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $20,000 |
| Rosai-Kain High School St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $20,000 |
| Casa of St Louis St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $10,000 |
| Covenant House Missouri St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $10,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $10,000 |
| St Louis Cathedral Concerts St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $8,000 |
| Marian Middle School St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $7,500 |
| Society of St Vincent De Paul Maryland Heights, MO | See attached Addendum | $6,000 |
| Ready Readers St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $5,000 |
| Our Lady's Inn St. Louis, MO | See attached Addendum | $5,000 |
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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 | $125,400 | $35,679 | $140,557 | $121,500 | 14 | $121,500 | $28,497 | $12,350 |
| 2024 | $230,278 | $39,836 | $145,796 | $126,000 | 15 | $126,000 | $32,333 | $18,313 |
| 2023 | $336,238 | $55,268 | $146,313 | $125,500 | 15 | $125,500 | $47,261 | $23,127 |
| 2022 | $427,283 | $3,780 | $133,194 | $111,000 | 14 | $111,000 | $4,527 | $31,116 |
| 2021 | $556,697 | $48,088 | $151,837 | $127,500 | 12 | $127,500 | $38,425 | $40,503 |
| 2020 | $660,446 | $14,300 | $160,972 | $137,500 | 14 | — | $8,810 | $43,170 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vassia Family Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $12K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: CASA of St. Louis advocates for abused and neglected children; St. Louis Crisis Nursery provides temporary care and shelter to children and support and referrals to families; and Our Little Haven assesses and treats young victims of abuse and neglect and children with mental-health issues.
Other grantees’ stated missions include Marian Middle School’s work serving adolescent girls and supporting college readiness, Ready Readers’ work expanding early-childhood literacy, and Our Lady’s Inn’s care for unhoused pregnant women and their children. St. Louis Cathedral Concerts says it presents affordable sacred and classical music concerts for regional cultural enrichment, education, and enjoyment.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $121,500. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $20,000, with a median of $6,750. Notable awards included two grants of $20,000 each to Rosati-Kain High School, and grants of $10,000 each to CASA of St. Louis, Covenant House Missouri, and St. Louis Crisis Nursery. Other reported awards included $8,000 to St. Louis Cathedral Concerts, $7,500 to Marian Middle School, and $6,000 to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Our Little Haven reported receiving $5,000 from the foundation in 2025.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dennis Kempf, Fr Nicholas William Smith, and Donna Roth as Awards Committee Members.
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dennis Kempf
Awards Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Donna Roth
Awards Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Nicholas William Smith
Awards Committee Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
$2K (2023) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Enterprise Bank Trust (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $2K, to Dennis Kempf (Awards Committee Member). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vassia Family Charitable Foundation
How much does Vassia Family Charitable Foundation give each year?
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation gave $122K across 14 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $126K across 15 grants.
What is Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $6,750, and its average grant was $8,679, across 14 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vassia Family Charitable Foundation that year got $40K on average.
Where does Vassia Family Charitable Foundation give grants?
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (13 grants).
Does Vassia Family Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "See attached Addendum" (14 grants).
Who are Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Rosai-Kain High School ($40,000 across 2 grants), Casa of St Louis ($10,000) and Covenant House Missouri ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 49% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vassia Family Charitable Foundation?
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation reported $125K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $122K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $12K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vassia Family Charitable Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees describe a range of missions: CASA of St. Louis advocates for abused and neglected children; St. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vassia Family Charitable Foundation?
The filing lists Enterprise Bank Trust co Eva Ochter as the contact. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Vassia Family Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2533912. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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