Vaterstetten Foundation

Private foundation · Grantmaker Santa Fe, NM EIN: 98-0215093

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.

Key facts about Vaterstetten Foundation

In short: Vaterstetten Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), mostly in New Mexico. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

EIN
98-0215093
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$26,000
Grants made (2024)
2
Average grant
$13,000
Median grant
$13,000
Total assets
$189,814
Primary geography
New Mexico (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$190K

-52.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$26K

-33.6% YoY

Grant Count

2

-71.4% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$13K

+132.6% YoY

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.

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

4states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

Cities

Santa FeChicagoForest ParkHoustonSanta Barbara

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K$40K4 grants2020 4 grants2021 4 grants2022 7 grants2023 2 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2022) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Santa Fe Community Foundation: $25KSanta Fe Community Foundation$25KScotts House: $1KScotts House$1K

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

21<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Santa Fe Community Foundation Santa Fe, NMSupport for Charitable Purposes$25,000
Scotts House Santa Fe, NMSupport for Charitable Purposes$1,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$100K$200K$300K2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$189,814$396,175$603,976
Revenue——$194
Expenses$206,361$207,801$204,831
Qualifying Distributions$169,310$173,421$162,217
Distributable Amount$14,396$24,839$30,827

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

James M Demay — Executive Director: $91KJames M DemayExecutive Director$91K

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.

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