Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports 12 grants totaling $52,500, all to recipients in Florida.
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $53K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $52,500
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $4,375
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,169,247
- +53.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Florida (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc ($25K across 4 grants). Together the top 9 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2024 went to recipients in Florida. The listed recipients were in Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Hollywood, and Lighthouse Point.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives
- In 2024 it paid out 140% 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
In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Childrens Diagnostic & Treatment Center Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc Davie, FL | Giborim Fund | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc Davie, FL | Jewish and Family Care Options (JAFCO) Fund | $5,000 |
| United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc Davie, FL | Friendship Circle Fund | $5,000 |
| United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc Davie, FL | Holocaust Survivor Initiative | $5,000 |
| Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Broward Performing Arts Foundation Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Flamingo Gardens Inc Davie, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Funding Arts Broward Inc Ft Lauderdale, FL | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Joe Dimaggio Childrens Hospital Foundation Inc Hollywood, FL | General & Unrestricted | $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 | $1,169,247 | $483,075 | $75,132 | $52,500 | 12 | $64,139 | $270,937 | $45,690 |
| 2023 | $761,304 | $181,700 | $19,548 | — | — | $8,611 | $434,391 | $31,364 |
| 2022 | $599,152 | $604,152 | $5,000 | — | — | $5,000 | — | $2,009 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $46K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working in areas such as animal welfare, HIV/AIDS education, performing arts, botanical gardens and wildlife sanctuaries, homelessness, children’s health, and Jewish community services.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: Lady Luck Animal Rescue works to protect and improve the lives of domestic animals and find them permanent homes; World AIDS Museum Incorporated works to raise awareness and reduce HIV/AIDS stigma through history, education, and survivor empowerment; Broward Performing Arts Foundation supports the programming, education, operations, and capital development of the Broward Center for the Performing Arts; Flamingo Gardens works to depict and preserve South Florida’s and the Everglades’ natural and cultural heritage; and Funding Arts Broward supports and enriches the arts in its community.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $52,500 through 12 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median grant of $2,500. Notable grants included $10,000 to Children’s Diagnostic & Treatment Center and $10,000 to United Jewish Community of Broward County for its Giborim Fund. The foundation also gave United Jewish Community of Broward County $5,000 each for its Jewish and Family Care Options Fund, Friendship Circle Fund, and Holocaust Survivor Initiative.
Other 2024 grants included $2,500 each to Broward Partnership for the Homeless, Broward Performing Arts Foundation, Flamingo Gardens, Funding Arts Broward, Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, Lady Luck Animal Rescue, and World AIDS Museum Incorporated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ira Vernon, Lauren Vernon, Paula Vernon, and Penny Vernon as directors. Lauren Vernon is also listed as president, secretary, and treasurer; Penny Vernon is also listed as vice president.
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc is led by Lauren Vernon, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2022); none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Vernon
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
Director & President → Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ira Vernon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paula Vernon
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Penny Vernon
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2023
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 Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc
How much does Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give each year?
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gave $53K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,375, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give grants?
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Davie, FL (5 grants) and Ft Lauderdale, FL (5 grants).
Does Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include United Jewish Community of Broward County Inc ($25,000 across 4 grants), Childrens Diagnostic & Treatment Center Inc ($10,000) and Broward Partnership for the Homeless Inc ($2,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $64K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $46K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc fund?
The available filing information does not state a mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3266151. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Does Vernon Family Charitable Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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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