Vesper Society is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.3M
-0.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$30K
-17.9% YoY
Grant Count
15
-28.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$2K
+14.9% YoY
About Vesper Society
Based on IRS filings
Vesper Society is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $30K. Net investment income was $1.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,304,759 | $31,577,160 | $30,335,855 |
| Revenue | $2,026,179 | $1,136,707 | $2,442,774 |
| Expenses | $3,197,013 | $2,863,291 | $2,858,994 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $3,022,930 | $2,944,573 | $2,352,909 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,842,253 | $947,676 | $2,139,801 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
100 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include First 5 Humboldt ($10,000), Marin City Health ($5,000), Humboldt Area Foundation ($2,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN INDIAN COLLEGE PHOENIX, AZ | 2024 END-OF-YEAR GIFT | $1,000 |
| ASIAN HEALTH SERVICE OAKLAND, CA | 2024 END-OF-YEAR GIFT | $363 |
| EDUCATION LEADERSHIP FRESNO, CA | 2024 END-OF-YEAR GIFT | $1,000 |
| EVERY NEIGHBORHOOD FRESNO, CA | 2024 END-OF-YEAR GIFT | $1,000 |
| FIRST 5 HUMBOLDT BAYSIDE, CA | RED FOLDER PROJECT | $10,000 |
| HEALTHRIGHT 360 SAN FRANCISCO, CA | 2024 END-OF-YEAR GIFT | $183 |
| HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION BAYSIDE, CA | CA CARES CLINIC | $2,000 |
| HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION BAYSIDE, CA | NONPROFIT ASSOCIATION OF NORTHERN CA CONFERENCE ON 11/14/24 | $2,000 |
| HUMBOLDT AREA FOUNDATION BAYSIDE, CA | TOOTH | $2,000 |
| MARIN CITY HEALTH SAUSALITO, CA | BRONZE SPONSORSHIP | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIYOKO OSHIMA | PRESIDENT | 40 | $211,932 |
| MICHAEL WARD | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| KATE LAWLER | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ERIKA CARLSEN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| HYDEH GHAFFARI | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 1 | — |
| JOE PRADO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JERRY BROWN | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KEVIN MARTINEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| YAMMILETTE RODRIGUEZ | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL MATA | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| SARA FAROOQI | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LINDAY NAKO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vesper Society?
Vesper Society is a private foundation focused on Education, based in SAN FRANCISCO, CA. It holds $31.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Vesper Society?
As of 2024, Vesper Society holds $31.3M in total assets with $2.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $30K in 2024.
Where does Vesper Society operate?
Vesper Society has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Nevada, New York, Texas, Utah.
What size grants does Vesper Society award?
In 2024, Vesper Society awarded 15 grants totaling $30K — an average of about $2K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vesper Society's EIN?
Vesper Society's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-6122250. 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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