Vesta Fund is a private foundation based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania. Established in 2007 and tax-exempt since June 2008, it operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization focused on grantmaking and philanthropy.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.2M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$364K
-48.8% YoY
Grant Count
32
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-23.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vesta Fund reported a distributable amount of $507K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Vesta Fund's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Vesta Fund primarily directs its grantmaking toward Pennsylvania and California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets:
- Total assets (2023): $9.69 million
- Total assets (2024): $10.21 million
Liabilities: $0 (2023)
Revenue: $406,000 (2023)
Expenses: $819,000 (2023)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $10,212,939 | $9,693,548 | $10,110,048 |
| Revenue | $986,422 | $405,740 | $256,057 |
| Expenses | $454,725 | $819,253 | $773,486 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $409,224 | $780,876 | $722,254 |
| Net Investment Income | $944,524 | $354,835 | $206,520 |
| Distributable Amount | $507,467 | $463,108 | $492,725 |
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
160 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Renew Theaters Deep Focus Program ($75,000), Gettysburg College Financial Aid ($50,000), Alliance Francaise De Philadelphie Underwriting Salary of the Director of E ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HEDWIG HOUSE PSYCHIATRIC REHABILITATION SERVICES ABINGTON, PA | REHABILITATION SERVICES | $5,000 |
| EUSEBEIA RELATIONSHIP RE DO WARRINGTON, PA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| THE AARK WILDLIFE REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION CENTER INC GENERAL SUPPORT CHALFONT, PA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR ANIMAL CARE INCLUDING FOOD, MEDICAL EXPENSES AND CLINIC SUPPLIES | $5,000 |
| KINDLE HILL FOUNDATION CHARITY SALARY FOR PART-TIME GRANTWRITERADMINISTRA GWYNEDD VALLEY, PA | SALARY FOR PART-TIME GRANT | $10,000 |
| PHILADELPHIA ANIMAL WELFARE SOCIETY SAVING LIVES AND KEEPING FAMILIES WHOLE PHILADELPHIA, PA | SAVING AND SERVING PHILADELPHIA'S MOST VULNERABLE PETS | $7,500 |
| GREEN STREET RESCUE RESCUE OF HOMELESS CATS AND KITTENS INPHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | RESCUE OF HOMELESS CATS AND KITTENS | $2,500 |
| STRAY CAT BLUES INC NO-KILL CAT RESCUE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY -VETERINARY S PHILADELPHIA, PA | NO-KILL CAT RESCUE IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY | $2,500 |
| ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE PHILADELPHIE UNDERWRITING SALARY OF THE DIRECTOR OF E PHILADELPHIA, PA | EDUCATIONAL AND TESTING PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
| CHARLES SCHWAB & CO INC CAMP WAZIYATAH CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP SAN FRANCISCO, CA | WAZIYATAH CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP | $10,000 |
| LEGAL AID SOUTHEASTERN PENNSYLVANIA INC UNRESTRICTED NORRISTOWN, PA | LEGAL AID | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The organization is led by three directors:
- Geoffrey W. Jackson
- George M. Dempster
- Gretchen E. Jackson
All are based in Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEOFFREY W JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GRETCHEN E JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| GEORGE M DEMPSTER | DIRECTOR | — | $11,000 |
Contact Information
Address: PO Box 645, Gwynedd Valley, PA 19437-0645
Phone: 215-419-6000
EIN: 26-1275074
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vesta Fund fund?
Vesta Fund's grantmaking priorities include: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services
How do I apply for a grant from Vesta Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $500 to $80,000 **Recent Giving Activity:** • Total giving in 2024: $363,500 • Total giving in 2023: $406,000 **Expenses:** $819,000 (2023)
Where does Vesta Fund make grants?
Vesta Fund primarily directs its grantmaking toward Pennsylvania and California.
What size grants does Vesta Fund award?
In 2024, Vesta Fund awarded 32 grants totaling $364K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Vesta Fund required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Vesta Fund reported a distributable amount of $507K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Vesta Fund's EIN?
Vesta Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1275074. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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