Vernon Family Foundation
The Vernon Family Foundation is a private foundation based in San Francisco, California. It reported giving $275,080 through 19 grants in 2024.
Vernon Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Vernon Family Foundation gave $275K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $275,080
- +7.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +280.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,478
- -71.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $2,623,296
- -6.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% 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 Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 742 15Th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (215) 527-3971
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vernon Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Philadelphia Youth Organization ($100K). Together the top 10 received $253K.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 42 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant-dollar distribution by recipient state was PA 60%, WA 18%, ME 7%, CA 7%, and DC 4%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vernon Family Foundation gives
- 16% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 21% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 149% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $228K (2021) to $275K (2024). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $275K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Philadelphia Youth Organization Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $100,000 |
| American Friends of Maru-a-Pula Inc Seattle, WA | General Use | $50,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $25,000 |
| City Athletics Philadelphia, PA | General Use | $20,000 |
| Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard Ambler, PA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Donors Choose New York, NY | General Use | $10,000 |
| San Francisco Education Fund San Francisco, CA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Givecampus Washington, DC | General Use | $10,000 |
| Germantown Academy Fort Washington, PA | General Use | $10,000 |
| Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center Portland, ME | General Use | $8,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,623,296 | $113,470 | $316,771 | $275,080 | 19 | $275,080 | $71,967 | $184,766 |
| 2023 | $2,802,457 | $-23,744 | $287,605 | $255,000 | 5 | $255,000 | $41,882 | $177,397 |
| 2022 | $3,115,673 | $142,003 | $295,900 | $260,010 | 7 | $260,010 | $106,277 | $186,397 |
| 2021 | $3,269,581 | $103,726 | $269,276 | $228,185 | 7 | $228,185 | $62,799 | $204,011 |
| 2020 | $3,438,863 | $320,482 | $291,204 | $260,010 | 4 | — | $289,452 | $185,003 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vernon Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $185K 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
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with youth, education, immigrant communities, and people facing material needs. These descriptions reflect the grantees’ own missions: Philadelphia Youth Organization says it provides underserved Philadelphia youth opportunities to develop athletically, academically, and as citizens; San Francisco Education Fund says it advances equitable education through learning programs, community support, and resources for teachers, students, and schools; and Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center describes its work as strengthening the immigrant community through language acquisition, economic integration, and civic engagement.
Other 2024 grantees describe work supporting educational and workforce pathways for students (Heights Philadelphia), providing a safe haven and resources for youth (My Place Teen Center), meeting basic material needs for individuals and families in Maine (Maine Needs), and enabling young people to reach their potential (Boys & Girls Clubs of Southern Maine).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $275,080 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $100,000, with a median grant of $8,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $100,000 to Philadelphia Youth Organization, $50,000 to American Friends of Maru-A-Pula Inc, $25,000 to Heights Philadelphia, and $20,000 to City Athletics. Other reported grants included $10,000 each to Mattie N Dixon Community Cupboard, Donors Choose, San Francisco Education Fund, GiveCampus, and Germantown Academy, and $8,000 to Greater Portland Immigrant Welcome Center. The listed grants were designated for general use.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Peter F Vernon, William A V McRae, and Timothy R Vernon as trustees.
Vernon Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Peter F. Vernon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Timothy R. Vernon
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William A. V. McRae
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Foundation
How much does Vernon Family Foundation give each year?
Vernon Family Foundation gave $275K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $255K across 5 grants.
What is Vernon Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Vernon Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $8,000, and its average grant was $14,478, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vernon Family Foundation give grants?
Vernon Family Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Washington (18%) and Maine (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Philadelphia, PA (3 grants), San Francisco, CA (3 grants), Portland, ME (3 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Vernon Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vernon Family Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vernon Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Vernon Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Philadelphia Youth Organization ($100,000), American Friends of Maru-a-Pula Inc ($50,000) and Heights Philadelphia ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vernon Family Foundation?
Vernon Family Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $275K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $185K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vernon Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for organizations working with youth, education, immigrant communities, and people facing material needs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vernon Family Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; it states that it 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 Foundation's EIN?
Vernon Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-7666082. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vernon Family Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Vernon Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vernon-family-foundation-morg_65e1dc7cfa334c4eaa56297dd9e6c00b
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