VHF Foundation Inc
VHF Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Newton, Massachusetts. In its 2024 filing, it reported 12 grants totaling $125,000, including support for organizations addressing hunger relief and humanitarian needs.
VHF Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: VHF Foundation Inc gave $125K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Massachusetts. 25% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,417
- +9.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,405,254
- +0.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (3 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to VHF Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 126 Oakdale Rd, Newton, MA 02461-1813
Phone: (617) 584-3091
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who VHF Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Israel Fund ($25K). Together the top 10 received $113K.
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 68 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts, 20% to Pennsylvania, 8% to New Jersey, and 4% to New Hampshire.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is VHF Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 3 of 12 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 50% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+6%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 116% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 $105K (2023) to $125K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund Philadelphia, PA | Hunger relief | $25,000 |
| The Good People Fund Millburn, NJ | Humanitarian work | $10,000 |
| Digger Foods Sharon, MA | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| Fresh Start Furniture Bank Hudson, MA | Humanitarian work | $10,000 |
| Healthy Waltham Waltham, MA | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| The Food Drivve Melrose, MA | Hunger relief | $10,000 |
| Beantown Baby Diaper Bank Lexington, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Welcoming Alliance Worcester, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Welcome Home Newton Centre, MA | Humanitarian | $10,000 |
| Needham Community Council Needham, MA | Food relief | $7,500 |
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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 | $1,405,254 | $189,989 | $179,624 | $125,000 | 12 | $140,000 | $133,903 | $120,838 |
| 2023 | $1,394,889 | $52,329 | $158,426 | $104,500 | 11 | $119,500 | — | $106,675 |
| 2022 | $1,500,986 | $182,165 | $171,974 | $114,895 | 14 | $130,477 | $124,641 | $110,029 |
| 2021 | $1,490,795 | $129,631 | $184,960 | $117,500 | 19 | $142,550 | $86,998 | $123,728 |
| 2020 | $1,546,121 | $47,322 | $162,277 | $107,800 | 12 | — | $11,608 | $106,333 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, VHF Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $121K 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 awards designated for hunger relief, food relief, and humanitarian work.
Grantees describe their own work in areas including food access, furniture and home goods for people in need, diaper need, and community support. For example, Digger Foods says its mission is to make local, organic, seasonal food available to people in its area, including through a discounted food delivery program for food-insecure people. Fresh Start Furniture Bank says it provides donated and purchased furniture and home goods free to people in need. Beantown Baby Diaper Bank says it works to reduce diaper need in Greater Boston communities. Needham Community Council describes supporting people with under-met health, educational, or social needs, and Newton Food Pantry says it provides free supplemental food and personal care products to community members in need.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 12 grants totaling $125,000. Grants ranged from $5,000 to $25,000, with a median grant of $10,000.
Notable 2024 grants included $25,000 to New Israel Fund for hunger relief; $10,000 each to The Good People Fund for humanitarian work, Digger Foods for hunger relief, Fresh Start Furniture Bank for humanitarian work, Healthy Waltham for hunger relief, The Food Drivve for hunger relief, Beantown Baby Diaper Bank for humanitarian purposes, Welcoming Alliance for humanitarian purposes, and Welcome Home for humanitarian purposes. Needham Community Council and Newton Food Pantry each received $7,500 for food relief; Pope Memorial SPCA received $5,000 for humanitarian purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Allen Katzoff as President and Director, Joan Leegant as Treasurer and Director, and Eliezer Katzoff as Director.
VHF Foundation Inc is led by Allen Katzoff, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Allen Katzoff
President & Director
President & Director → President Direcstor, 2022
President Direcstor → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Joan Leegant
Treasurer Director
Treasurer & Director → Treasurer Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $24K (2024)
Eliezer Katzoff
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $24K, to Joan Leegant (Treasurer Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VHF Foundation Inc
How much does VHF Foundation Inc give each year?
VHF Foundation Inc gave $125K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $105K across 11 grants.
What is VHF Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
VHF Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,417, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from VHF Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does VHF Foundation Inc give grants?
VHF Foundation Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and New Jersey (8%).
Does VHF Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on VHF Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Hunger relief" (4 grants) and "Humanitarian" (4 grants).
Who are VHF Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
VHF Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include New Israel Fund ($25,000), The Good People Fund ($10,000) and Digger Foods ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is VHF Foundation Inc?
VHF Foundation Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $140K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $121K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does VHF Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included awards designated for hunger relief, food relief, and humanitarian work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from VHF Foundation Inc?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 VHF Foundation Inc's EIN?
VHF Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3435406. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does VHF 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). VHF Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 14, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vhf-foundation-inc-morg_a7d3a50aa05943b18481211c59e23106
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