Vibrant Places Inc
The Organization was formed for the purpose of supporting and creating vibrant and welcoming public spaces. The Organization aims to activate cross-sector collaboration and citizen-led approaches to promoting increased access to public spaces, related enriching programming, and grantmaking activities.
Vibrant Places Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $500,027
- +23.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $188,000
- -56.1% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $94,187
- -89.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Vibrant Places Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $90K (2022) to $869K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $869K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Jacksonville Jacksonville, FL | Payment for park enhancements, stage, and fountain for Lift Evr'y Voice and Sing Park. | $868,506 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $500,027 | $188,000 | $94,187 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $406,214 | $428,506 | $914,138 | $868,506 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $891,846 | $100,000 | $8,215 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $800,061 | $425,020 | $89,500 | $89,500 | 1 | $20 |
| 2021 | $464,541 | $464,541 | — | — | — | — |
About Vibrant Places Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vibrant Places Inc is a public charity, based in Jacksonville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $500K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vibrant Places Inc is led by Martha Lanahan, Director, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martha Lanahan
Director, President & Treasurer
President & Treasurer → Director, President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sondra Fetner
Managing Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mari Kuraishi
Director & Secretary
Secretary → Director & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nathaniel P Ford
Director & Vice President
Vice President → Director & Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Garfunkel
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Whitney Meyer
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Vibrant Places Inc
How large is Vibrant Places Inc?
Vibrant Places Inc reported $500K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $188K.
Where does Vibrant Places Inc operate?
Vibrant Places Inc has awarded grants in Florida.
What is Vibrant Places Inc's EIN?
Vibrant Places Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2882720. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 19, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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