Vera Cash Foundation
Vera Cash Foundation is a private foundation based in Anna Maria, Florida. Its 2025 filing reports grants for cancer care, foster care, equine therapy for children, education, and other purposes.
Vera Cash Foundation at a glance
In short: Vera Cash Foundation gave $135K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state Florida. 20% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $135,000
- +92.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,500
- +35.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $2,825,049
- -2.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 20% first-time grantees (2 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (38% 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 Vera Cash Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. The filing lists Steven T Wittmer as the contact, says form and materials are not applicable, and lists no award restrictions.
- Review Cycle
- None listed.
- Deadline
- None listed.
- Contact
Application contact: Steven T Wittmer
Mailing address: 4627 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Coral Gables, FL 33146
Phone: (305) 666-7229
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vera Cash Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Huntsman Cancer Care ($31K). Together the top 10 received $135K.
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 51 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2025 grants went to recipients in Florida, Utah, North Carolina, New York, Delaware, Rhode Island, and West Virginia. Florida received 38% of grant dollars, Utah 23%, North Carolina 12%, New York 8%, and Delaware 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vera Cash Foundation open to new grantees?
20%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 10 grantees (20%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $11K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $11K first-time, $13K repeat.
- 50% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 114% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 92% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $57K (2020) to $135K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $135K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Huntsman Cancer Care Slat Lake City, UT | Cancer Care | $31,250 |
| Guardian Angels of SW Florida Bradenton, FL | Assist Foster Care | $20,000 |
| The Equine Journey Tryon, NC | Equine Therapy for Children | $15,625 |
| St Stephens Episcopal School Coconut Grove, FL | Faith Based Christian School | $15,625 |
| Tunnel to Towers Staten Island, NY | Helping Wounded First Responders & S | $11,250 |
| Neuro Challenge Foundation Parkinso Sarasota, FL | Support Parkinosn's Research | $11,250 |
| Southern Deleware Threapeutic Ridin Milton, DE | To Improve Wellbeing to Disabled | $10,000 |
| Bryant University Smithfield, RI | Higher Education University | $10,000 |
| Pace Center for Girls Inc Bradentonton, FL | Helping Trobled Girls Overcome Traum | $5,000 |
| Chestnut Mountain Ranch Morgantown, WV | Faith Based Christian School for Boy | $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 | $2,825,049 | $226,136 | $290,230 | $135,000 | 10 | $241,838 | $177,744 | $263,463 |
| 2024 | $2,894,164 | $405,811 | $233,064 | $70,000 | 7 | $186,713 | $359,460 | $236,831 |
| 2023 | $2,703,055 | $252,775 | $283,514 | $106,900 | 10 | $236,419 | $205,671 | $210,894 |
| 2022 | $2,734,156 | $526,902 | $194,647 | $63,000 | 8 | $168,318 | $500,573 | $211,900 |
| 2021 | $2,402,129 | $233,745 | $277,028 | $117,000 | 16 | $245,022 | $201,739 | $237,848 |
| 2020 | $2,445,955 | $125,789 | $166,413 | $57,000 | 12 | — | $103,907 | $196,419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vera Cash Foundation reported a distributable amount of $263K 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 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, an individual recipient Episcopal School describes its mission as supporting the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of the school. Bryant University says its mission is to educate and inspire students to discover their passion and become innovative leaders with character. Chestnut Mountain Ranch says it provides a Christ-centered school and home for boys in crisis and in need of hope and healing, partnering with their families toward restoration and reunification.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $135,000 across 10 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $5,000 to $31,250, with a median grant of $11,250. The largest grants included $31,250 to Huntsman Cancer Care for cancer care; $20,000 to Guardian Angels of SW Florida to assist foster care; and $15,625 each to The Equine Journey for equine therapy for children and an individual recipient Episcopal School for a faith-based Christian school.
Other listed grants included $11,250 to Tunnel to Towers and $11,250 to Neuro Challenge Foundation Parkinson’s; $10,000 each to Southern Delaware Therapeutic Riding and Bryant University; and $5,000 each to Pace Center for Girls and Chestnut Mountain Ranch.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lynn Puskas as treasurer, Katherine Marshall as assistant secretary, and Steven T Wittmer as vice president.
Vera Cash Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Katherine Marshall
Assistant Sec'y
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Lynn Puskas
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Steven T. Wittmer
Vice President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $40K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joan Wittmer (2020–2024) — Secretary
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 $40K, to Lynn Puskas (Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vera Cash Foundation
How much does Vera Cash Foundation give each year?
Vera Cash Foundation gave $135K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $70K across 7 grants.
What is Vera Cash Foundation's typical grant size?
Vera Cash Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $13,500, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vera Cash Foundation that year got $11K on average.
Where does Vera Cash Foundation give grants?
Vera Cash Foundation's top state is Florida, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Utah (23%) and North Carolina (12%).
Does Vera Cash Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vera Cash Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Vera Cash Foundation's largest grantees?
Vera Cash Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Huntsman Cancer Care ($31,250), Guardian Angels of SW Florida ($20,000) and The Equine Journey ($15,625), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vera Cash Foundation?
Vera Cash Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $242K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $263K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Vera Cash Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied purposes. For example, an individual recipient Episcopal School describes its mission as supporting the charitable, scientific, and educational purposes of the school. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vera Cash Foundation?
The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vera Cash Foundation's EIN?
Vera Cash Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1542883. 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 November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 25, 2026)
Live grants for the work Vera Cash Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
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- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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Grantable. (2026). Vera Cash Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 19, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vera-cash-foundation-morg_d797cdbcb214442fad17a6154cfce604
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