Vessel Holdings Inc
Vessel Holdings Inc is a private foundation, based in Mobile, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $50K.
Vessel Holdings Inc at a glance
In short: Vessel Holdings Inc gave $50K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $25K), mostly in Alabama. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $49,944
- +192.1% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- -66.7% vs 2020
- Average grant
- $24,972
- +776.2% vs 2020
- Median grant
- $24,972
- Primary geography
- Alabama (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Vessel Holdings Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was Waffle House ($2K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($47,944), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $17K (2020) to $50K (2021). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $47,944 |
| Waffle House Daphne, AL | Benevolence | $2,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $3,822 | $50,209 | $49,944 | 2 | $50,209 |
| 2020 | $48,187 | $17,200 | $19,025 | $17,100 | 6 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vessel Holdings Inc's 2021 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Earl Hollingshead
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Hollingshead
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Pam Knechtel
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Phyllis Hollingshead
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Vessel Holdings Inc
How much does Vessel Holdings Inc give each year?
Vessel Holdings Inc gave $50K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2020 it gave $17K across 6 grants.
Where does Vessel Holdings Inc operate?
Vessel Holdings Inc has awarded grants in Alabama.
What is Vessel Holdings Inc's EIN?
Vessel Holdings Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1374695. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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