Vermilion River Foundation
Vermilion River Foundation is a private foundation, based in Vermilion, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $42K.
Vermilion River Foundation at a glance
In short: Vermilion River Foundation gave $107K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $18K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $106,750
- +2035.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $17,792
- +611.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,125
- Total assets
- $2,460,529
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (91% 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 Vermilion River Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Museum of the Great Lakes ($75K). Together the top 6 received $107K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 8 (88%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vermilion River Foundation gives
- In 2024 it paid out 74% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $107K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $107K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Museum of the Great Lakes Toledo, OH | General Fund | $75,000 |
| St Mary's Catholic Parish Vermilion, OH | General Fund | $15,000 |
| St Isabel Parish Sanibel, FL | General Fund | $10,000 |
| Path and Green Lorain, OH | General Fund | $2,250 |
| Main Street Vermilion Vermilion, OH | General Fund | $2,250 |
| Bay Village Tree Conservancy Bay Village, OH | General Fund | $2,250 |
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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 | $2,460,529 | $42,270 | $117,584 | $106,750 | 6 | $106,750 | $42,270 | $144,296 |
| 2023 | $2,535,843 | $1,408,888 | $5,000 | $5,000 | 2 | $5,000 | $426,035 | $106,549 |
| 2022 | $1,131,955 | $1,131,955 | — | — | — | — | $7 | $4,858 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vermilion River Foundation reported a distributable amount of $144K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vermilion River Foundation is led by Diana Szambecki, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Diana Szambecki
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony E. Szambecki
Vice President & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David J. Loper
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn M. Szambecki
Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Szambecki
Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shea Loper
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Vermilion River Foundation
How much does Vermilion River Foundation give each year?
Vermilion River Foundation gave $107K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 2 grants.
What is Vermilion River Foundation's typical grant size?
Vermilion River Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $6,125, and its average grant was $17,792, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vermilion River Foundation give grants?
Vermilion River Foundation gives mostly in Ohio: 91% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Florida (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Vermilion, OH (2 grants).
Does Vermilion River Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vermilion River Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vermilion River Foundation's largest grantees?
Vermilion River Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Museum of the Great Lakes ($75,000), St Mary's Catholic Parish ($15,000) and St Isabel Parish ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vermilion River Foundation?
Vermilion River Foundation reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $107K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $144K (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 is Vermilion River Foundation's EIN?
Vermilion River Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-4088200. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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