Vitalogy Foundation
Vitalogy Foundation is a public charity based in Nashville, Tennessee, formed in 2004. It supports nonprofit organizations doing work in community health, the environment, arts and education, and social change.
Vitalogy Foundation at a glance
In short: Vitalogy Foundation gave $2.2M across 51 grants in 2024 (avg $43K), top state Washington. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,188,196
- +35.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 51
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $42,906
- +22.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $6,146,231
- +79.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (28 of 51, 2024)
- Primary geography
- Washington (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vitalogy Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are awarded to organizations and individuals selected by its officers.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Fbmm Inc PO Box 340020, Nashville, TN 37203
Phone: (615) 329-9902
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vitalogy Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Eb Research Partnership ($471K). Together the top 10 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
224 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 176 grants of 224 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in Washington received 39% of grant dollars, followed by New York (27%), California (10%), Texas (7%), and Illinois (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 51 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vitalogy Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 28 of 51 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $27K; repeat grants $62K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $38K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 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 $796K (2021) to $2.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 51 grants totaling $2.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Eb Research Partnership New York, NY | General Support | $470,553 |
| Ohana Fest STORYTELLERSC3 Presents Austin, TX | General Support | $132,607 |
| Washington Innocence Project Seattle, WA | General Support | $110,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | General Support | $100,000 |
| Treehouse Seattle, WA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Seattle Center Foundation Seattle, WA | General Support | $70,000 |
| Support and Feed Inc Los Angeles, CA | General Support | $70,000 |
| Artist Mentorship Program Portland, OR | General Support | $50,000 |
| Crohn's & Colitis Foundation NW Bellevue, WA | General Support | $50,000 |
| Miracle League of the South Hills Bethel Park, PA | General Support | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,146,231 | $5,476,744 | $2,770,072 | $2,188,196 | 51 | $159,706 |
| 2023 | $3,422,458 | $2,755,298 | $2,006,297 | $1,617,598 | 46 | $105,486 |
| 2022 | $2,665,586 | $3,439,274 | $1,855,359 | $1,465,609 | 54 | $12,804 |
| 2021 | $1,038,176 | $552,354 | $1,171,121 | $795,867 | 27 | $7,494 |
| 2020 | $1,664,191 | $1,426,136 | $1,711,616 | $1,268,073 | 46 | $14,131 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations doing commendable work in community health, the environment, arts and education, and social change.
Its 2024 grantees illustrate a range of work. EB Research Partnership says it funds research for treatments and a cure for epidermolysis bullosa. Washington Innocence Project describes its work as freeing innocent Washington prisoners, improving the criminal legal system through education and advocacy, and supporting people who were wrongly convicted. Treehouse says it works to provide opportunities and support for children who have experienced foster care. Support+Feed describes its work as combating food insecurity and mitigating the climate crisis while supporting a more equitable, plant-based food system. Path with Art says it uses arts engagement and community building to address the effects of trauma.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 51 grants totaling $2,188,196. Grant amounts ranged from $7,500 to $470,553, with a median of $25,000. The foundation says its officers select specific charitable organizations and individuals to receive grants.
Among the largest reported grants were $470,553 to EB Research Partnership, $132,607 to Ohana Fest StorytellersC3 Presents, $110,000 to Washington Innocence Project, and $100,000 each to The Barack Obama Foundation and Treehouse. The listed purposes for these grants were general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jeffrey A. Ament and Matthew D. Cameron as directors; Stone C. Gossard as president; Michael D. McCready as vice president; Eddie J. Vedder as secretary; and Betsy Lee as treasurer.
Vitalogy Foundation is led by Stone C. Gossard, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stone C. Gossard
President
Treasurer → President & Director, 2021
President & Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Ament
Director
President → Treasurer & Director, 2021
Treasurer & Director → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew D. Cameron
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie J. Vedder
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary & Director, 2021
Secretary & Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael D. McCready
Vice President
Vice President → Vice President & Director, 2021
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Lee
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jamie Cheek (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Kelly Curtis (2020) — Secretary
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vitalogy Foundation
How much does Vitalogy Foundation give each year?
Vitalogy Foundation gave $2.2M across 51 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 46 grants.
What is Vitalogy Foundation's typical grant size?
Vitalogy Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $42,906, across 51 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vitalogy Foundation that year got $27K on average.
Where does Vitalogy Foundation give grants?
Vitalogy Foundation's top state is Washington, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (27%) and California (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (17 grants), New York, NY (4 grants), Missoula, MT (4 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does Vitalogy Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vitalogy Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (51 of 51) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Vitalogy Foundation's largest grantees?
Vitalogy Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Eb Research Partnership ($470,553), Ohana Fest STORYTELLERSC3 Presents ($132,607) and Washington Innocence Project ($110,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vitalogy Foundation?
Vitalogy Foundation reported $6.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.5M.
What does Vitalogy Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to support the efforts of nonprofit organizations doing commendable work in community health, the environment, arts and education, and social change. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vitalogy Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests; grants are awarded to organizations and individuals selected by its officers. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vitalogy Foundation's EIN?
Vitalogy Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1030462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Vitalogy Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Vitalogy Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vitalogy-foundation-morg_77a06b428f264d03b546178b08705f67
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