Vivid Cheers Inc
Vivid Cheers Inc is a private foundation, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $353K. Net investment income was $145K.
Vivid Cheers Inc at a glance
In short: Vivid Cheers Inc gave $353K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $352,772
- +126.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -28.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $70,554
- +217.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $2,843,228
- -7.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vivid Cheers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Make-a-Wish Foundation of America ($327K). Together the top 5 received $353K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 24 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vivid Cheers Inc gives
- Giving grew 3428% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 232% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $353K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $353K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Make-a-Wish Foundation of America Phoenix, AZ | General | $327,272 |
| Acluf's Drag Defense Fund New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Lurie Cildrens Fund Chicago, IL | General | $10,000 |
| Womens Sports Foundation (WSF) New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Golden Ratio Robotics Crystal Lake, IL | General | $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 | $2,843,228 | $144,618 | $374,171 | $352,772 | 5 | $374,171 | $144,618 | $161,306 |
| 2023 | $3,072,781 | $91,654 | $177,394 | $155,492 | 7 | $177,394 | $91,654 | $159,172 |
| 2022 | $3,158,521 | $1,889,529 | $300,770 | $246,744 | 11 | $300,770 | $2,894 | $161,441 |
| 2021 | $1,569,762 | $1,579,762 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,000 | — | $50,144 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vivid Cheers Inc reported a distributable amount of $161K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vivid Cheers Inc is led by Stanley Chia, Chair - Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Stanley Chia
Chair - Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lawrence Fey
Secretary - Treasurer Director
Secretary - Treasurer Director → Chair - Director & Secretary - Treasurer Director, 2021
Chair - Director & Secretary - Treasurer Director → Secretary - Treasurer Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Doll
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Stan Chia (2020) — Chair - Director
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 Vivid Cheers Inc
How much does Vivid Cheers Inc give each year?
Vivid Cheers Inc gave $353K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $155K across 7 grants.
What is Vivid Cheers Inc's typical grant size?
Vivid Cheers Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $70,554, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vivid Cheers Inc give grants?
Vivid Cheers Inc gives mostly in Arizona: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Vivid Cheers Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Vivid Cheers Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vivid Cheers Inc's largest grantees?
Vivid Cheers Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Make-a-Wish Foundation of America ($327,272), Acluf's Drag Defense Fund ($10,000) and Lurie Cildrens Fund ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 98% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vivid Cheers Inc?
Vivid Cheers Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $374K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $161K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vivid Cheers Inc's EIN?
Vivid Cheers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-3838910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF 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 2020–2024
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