Vera Cash Foundation

ANNA MARIA, FL EIN: 31-1542883

Vera Cash Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANNA MARIA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $359K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$2.9M

+7.1% YoY

Annual Giving

$70K

-34.5% YoY

Grant Count

7

-30.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$10K

-6.5% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vera Cash Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Vera Cash Foundation

Based on IRS filings

Vera Cash Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANNA MARIA, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $359K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

13states
+5 more states

Cities

AustinBoca RatonBradentonDallasFort WorthFt LauderdaleGainesvilleGrandvilleHagerstownMemphisMiamiMiltonMorgantownNorwalkPalmettoPhiladelphiaSarasotaSlat Lake CityStaten IslandSunset

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$145K$290K$435K$580K20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$2,894,164$2,703,055$2,734,156
Revenue$405,811$252,775$526,902
Expenses$233,064$283,514$194,647
Qualifying Distributions$186,713$236,419$168,318
Net Investment Income$359,460$205,671$500,573
Distributable Amount$236,831$210,894$211,900

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$29K$59K$88K$117K12 grants202016 grants20218 grants202210 grants20237 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

HUNTSMAN CANCER CARE$20KGUARDIAN ANGELS OF SW FL…$20KTHE EQUINE JOURNEY$15KDOGS INC$5KNEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATI…$5KSOUTHERN DELEWARE THREAP…$3KMOTE MARINE LABORATORY$3K

Grant Size Distribution

53 grants across all recorded years

53<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Huntsman Cancer Care ($20,000), Guardian Angels of Sw Florida ($20,000), The Equine Journey ($15,000).

RecipientPurposeAmount
HUNTSMAN CANCER CARE SLAT LAKE CITY, UTCANCER CARE$20,000
THE EQUINE JOURNEY TRYON, NCEQUINE THERAPY FOR CHILDREN$15,000
DOGS INC PALMETTO, FLPROVIDE FREE GUIDE DOGS TO DISABLED$5,000
SOUTHERN DELEWARE THREAPEUTIC RIDIN MILTON, DETO IMPROVE WELLBEING TO DISABLED$2,500
GUARDIAN ANGELS OF SW FLORIDA BRADENTON, FLASSIST FOSTER CARE$20,000
MOTE MARINE LABORATORY SARASOTA, FLMARINE LIFE RESEARCH & PRESERVATION$2,500
NEURO CHALLENGE FOUNDATION PARKINSO SARASOTA, FLSUPPORT PARKINOSN'S RESEARCH$5,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

JOAN WITTMERSECRETARY$53KLYNN PUSKASTREASURER$26KKATHERINE MARSHALLASST SEC'Y$26KSTEVEN T WITTMERVICE-PRESID$26K

From 2024 filing

NameTitleHoursCompensation
LYNN PUSKASTREASURER$25,555
KATHERINE MARSHALLASST SEC'Y$25,555
JOAN WITTMERSECRETARY40$52,500
STEVEN T WITTMERVICE-PRESID$25,555

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Vera Cash Foundation?

Vera Cash Foundation is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in ANNA MARIA, FL. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Vera Cash Foundation?

As of 2024, Vera Cash Foundation holds $2.9M in total assets with $406K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $70K in 2024.

Where does Vera Cash Foundation operate?

Vera Cash Foundation has awarded grants in Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia.

What size grants does Vera Cash Foundation award?

In 2024, Vera Cash Foundation awarded 7 grants totaling $70K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Vera Cash Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Vera Cash Foundation reported a distributable amount of $237K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

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 2020–2024.

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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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