Vital CXNS Inc
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Vital CXNS Inc at a glance
In short: Vital CXNS Inc gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $44,006
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- Average grant
- $8,801
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $848,938
- +31.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vital CXNS Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Health Leads Inc ($19K). Together the top 5 received $44K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Leads Inc Boston, MA | Implementation Partner for Food Insecurity Project | $18,856 |
| Action for Boston Community Development Inc Boston, MA | Implementation Site Partners for Mental Health Project | $10,150 |
| Affectus Strategies Inc Dorcheter, MA | Implementation Site Partners for Mental Health Project | $5,000 |
| Odessa Health Odessa, WA | Implementation Site Partners for Mental Health Project | $5,000 |
| Young Man with a Plan Hyde Park, MA | Implementation Site Partners for Mental Health Project | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $848,938 | $866,710 | $676,341 | $44,006 | 5 |
| 2023 | $648,243 | $626,297 | $422,438 | — | — |
| 2022 | $427,402 | $694,211 | $342,689 | — | — |
| 2021 | $74,932 | $172,081 | $198,149 | — | — |
About Vital CXNS Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vital CXNS Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $849K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vital CXNS Inc is led by Ariel Childs, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ariel Childs
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $128K (2024)
James Houghton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Lawry
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra Scheitzer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Valenzuela
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mariana Cohen
Clerk & Deputy Director
Co-Founder & Clerk → Clerk & Deputy Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$92K (2021) → $111K (2024)
Rich Joseph
Co-Founder & Co-Chair
President & Treasurer → Co-Founder & Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$19K (2021) → $0 (2024)
William Thorndike Jr.
Co-Chair
Director → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Monica Wang (2022–2024) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 824
- Former: Benjamin Perkins (2024) — Director · Filing note: Resigned 11/2024
- Former: Ben Perkins (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Geneva Thorndike (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Hari Sundram (2022) — Director
- Former: Keyla Kelley (2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Libert (2021) — Director
- Former: Tracy Sylven (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $128K, to Ariel Childs (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vital CXNS Inc
How much does Vital CXNS Inc give each year?
Vital CXNS Inc gave $44K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
What is Vital CXNS Inc's typical grant size?
Vital CXNS Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000, and its average grant was $8,801, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
Where does Vital CXNS Inc give grants?
Vital CXNS Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 89% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing went to recipients there. The next largest state was Washington (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Vital CXNS Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Vital CXNS Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 filing were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Implementation Site Partners for Mental Health Project" (4 grants).
Who are Vital CXNS Inc's largest grantees?
Vital CXNS Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Health Leads Inc ($18,856), Action for Boston Community Development Inc ($10,150) and Affectus Strategies Inc ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Together they received 77% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vital CXNS Inc?
Vital CXNS Inc reported $849K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $867K.
What is Vital CXNS Inc?
Vital CXNS Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Health, based in Boston, MA. It holds $849K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Vital CXNS Inc's EIN?
Vital CXNS Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1255787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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