Vehr Family Foundation
Vehr Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $228K. Net investment income was $2K.
Vehr Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Vehr Family Foundation gave $228K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $33K), top state Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $227,500
- -6.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -30.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $32,500
- +34.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,209,460
- -5.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Vehr Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Namahana Education Program ($100K). Together the top 7 received $228K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 32 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vehr Family Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 391% 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $142K (2020) to $243K (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $228K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Namahana Education Program Kilauea, HI | Unrestricted Contribution | $100,000 |
| The Garuna Foundation Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $85,000 |
| Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio Norwalk, CT | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Mary's Food Bank Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Susan G Komen Dallas, TX | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| St Vincent De Paul Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $10,000 |
| Quail Run Ladies 9-Hole Gold League Sun City, AZ | Unrestricted Contribution | $2,500 |
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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 | $1,209,460 | $152,227 | $227,550 | $227,500 | 7 | $227,500 | $2,227 | $58,202 |
| 2023 | $1,284,850 | $404,834 | $242,525 | $242,500 | 10 | $242,500 | $4,834 | $50,486 |
| 2022 | $1,177,541 | $400,000 | $158,103 | $158,103 | 9 | $158,103 | — | $41,206 |
| 2021 | $1,185,644 | $218,959 | $4,498 | — | — | — | — | $41,206 |
| 2020 | $721,183 | $142,000 | $145,775 | $142,000 | 6 | — | — | $24,166 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vehr Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vehr Family Foundation is led by John Vehr, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Vehr
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Andres Vehr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Talia Vehr
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Gerhard Kratzer
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jody Vehr
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vehr Family Foundation
How much does Vehr Family Foundation give each year?
Vehr Family Foundation gave $228K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $243K across 10 grants.
What is Vehr Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Vehr Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $32,500, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vehr Family Foundation give grants?
Vehr Family Foundation's top state is Arizona, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest state was Hawaii (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Phoenix, AZ (3 grants).
Does Vehr Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vehr Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vehr Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Vehr Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Namahana Education Program ($100,000), The Garuna Foundation ($85,000) and Multiple Myeloma Research Foundatio ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 86% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vehr Family Foundation?
Vehr Family Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $228K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vehr Family Foundation's EIN?
Vehr Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2699824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 1, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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