Vaterstetten Foundation
Vaterstetten Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $190K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K.
Vaterstetten Foundation at a glance
In short: Vaterstetten Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $26,000
- -33.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,000
- +132.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,000
- Total assets
- $189,814
- -52.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vaterstetten Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Santa Fe Community Foundation ($25K). Together the top 2 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vaterstetten Foundation gives
- Giving grew 550% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NM | Support for Charitable Purposes | $25,000 |
| Scotts House Santa Fe, NM | Support for Charitable Purposes | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $189,814 | — | $206,361 | $26,000 | 2 | $169,310 | — | $14,396 |
| 2023 | $396,175 | — | $207,801 | $39,130 | 7 | $173,421 | — | $24,839 |
| 2022 | $603,976 | $194 | $204,831 | $2,375 | 4 | $162,217 | — | $30,827 |
| 2021 | $808,613 | $499 | $180,660 | $4,000 | 4 | $141,926 | — | $42,990 |
| 2020 | $988,774 | $-7,944 | $169,096 | $3,870 | 4 | — | $799 | $51,722 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vaterstetten Foundation reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vaterstetten Foundation is led by James M. Demay, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
James M. Demay
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $91K (2024)
Maria Owens
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Maria Ownes (2020–2023) — Trustee
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $91K, to James M Demay (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vaterstetten Foundation
How much does Vaterstetten Foundation give each year?
Vaterstetten Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $39K across 7 grants.
How large is Vaterstetten Foundation?
Vaterstetten Foundation reported $190K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $169K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vaterstetten Foundation?
Vaterstetten Foundation is a private foundation focused on Environment & Animals, based in Santa Fe, NM. It holds $190K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vaterstetten Foundation operate?
Vaterstetten Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, New Mexico, Texas.
What is Vaterstetten Foundation's EIN?
Vaterstetten Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 98-0215093. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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