Vernon Family Foundation Inc
Vernon Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in West Orange, New Jersey. Its 2025 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations connected with Jewish communities and Israel-related services.
Vernon Family Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vernon Family Foundation Inc gave $10K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $954), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,540
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $954
- +44.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $630
- Total assets
- $243,189
- +13.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (49% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vernon Family Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 110 Conforti Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052-3407
Phone: (973) 736-9743
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vernon Family Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($2K). Together the top 10 received $10K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 24 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New York (49%), New Jersey (25%), Pennsylvania (15%), California (8%), and Minnesota (4%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vernon Family Foundation Inc gives
- 60% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% 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 (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 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $9K (2024) to $10K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of the Israel Defense Forces New York, NY | General nonmilitary support for the health well-being and education of Israels protectors | $1,800 |
| American Friends of Magen David Adom New York, NY | General support of organization | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ Whippany, NJ | Contribution to general appeal emergency fund for Ukraine and or emergency fund for Israel | $1,800 |
| Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Programming and charitable works for the Philadelphia Jewish community | $1,080 |
| StandWithUs Pasadena, CA | Support of the program operations of the organization. | $720 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation New York, NY | Support subsidized young adult programing | $540 |
| Hebrew Free Burial Association New York, NY | Provide dignified funeral and burial services for those unable to afford it within the Jewish Community. | $540 |
| American Friends of Unit 669 Lincoln Park, NJ | General Support of the organization | $540 |
| Israeli Guide Dog Center USA Warrington, PA | General support of the operations of the organization | $360 |
| Students Supporting Israel Movement Minneapolis, MN | General support for program and operational activities of the organization. | $360 |
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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 | $243,189 | $11,011 | $9,729 | $9,540 | 10 | $9,540 | $6,411 | $11,109 |
| 2024 | $213,459 | $6,496 | $9,439 | $9,254 | 14 | $9,254 | $6,496 | $10,103 |
| 2023 | $199,657 | $5,754 | $75 | — | — | — | $5,679 | $8,246 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vernon Family Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $11K 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
The available filings do not state a separate mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations whose missions, as described by those grantees, include providing health, well-being, and education support for Israel’s protectors (Friends of the Israel Defense Forces); supporting Magen David Adom’s lifesaving work in Israel (American Friends of Magen David Adom); and serving Jewish communities in New Jersey (Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ).
Other 2025 recipients included Birthright Israel Foundation, which says it raises funds to support educational trips to Israel for young Jewish adults, and American Friends of Unit 669, which says it supports a unit whose members save lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported $9,540 in grants. The filing lists 10 itemized grants, ranging from $360 to $1,800, with a median of $630. The foundation also stated that it distributed donations to 19 other nonprofit charitable organizations during the 2025 tax year.
The largest itemized grants were $1,800 each to Friends of the Israel Defense Forces, American Friends of Magen David Adom, and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ. Other grants included $1,080 to Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia; $720 to StandWithUs; and $540 each to Birthright Israel Foundation, Hebrew Free Burial Association, and American Friends of Unit 669.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Rabbi Lisa S Vernon, Michael B Schatzberg, and Dr Chaim R Tuckman as trustees.
Vernon Family Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chaim R Tuckman
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael B Schatzberg
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rabbi Lisa S Vernon
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Foundation Inc
How much does Vernon Family Foundation Inc give each year?
Vernon Family Foundation Inc gave $10K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $9K across 14 grants.
What is Vernon Family Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Vernon Family Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $630, and its average grant was $954, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vernon Family Foundation Inc give grants?
Vernon Family Foundation Inc's top state is New York, with 49% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New Jersey (25%) and Pennsylvania (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (4 grants).
Does Vernon Family Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 60% of Vernon Family Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 10) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vernon Family Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Vernon Family Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Friends of the Israel Defense Forces ($1,800), American Friends of Magen David Adom ($1,800) and Jewish Federation of Greater MetroWest NJ ($1,800), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 57% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vernon Family Foundation Inc?
Vernon Family Foundation Inc reported $243K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $10K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $11K (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 Vernon Family Foundation Inc fund?
The available filings do not state a separate mission for the foundation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vernon Family Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vernon Family Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vernon Family Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1735239. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Vernon Family 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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