VNA Foundation Inc
VNA Foundation Inc. is a public charity based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. It provides grants to charitable tax-exempt community organizations for activities supporting home health care services, care for the elderly and infirm, assistance to people in need of health care, relief for people who are poor or needy, and public awareness of health and health care.
VNA Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: VNA Foundation Inc gave $212K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Florida. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $212,000
- +39.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +60.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,250
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $12,000
- Total assets
- $2,281,671
- +2.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (94% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to VNA Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s website asks eligible tax-exempt organizations to submit requests in writing; it says there is no specific application form. Requests should identify the applicant and contact officer, state the amount requested and why it is needed, explain the project and expected results, provide a detailed budget and information about other support, and describe how the work will be financed after the grant is spent. Requests should also include authorization from the applicant’s governing board and agree to provide a report on how funds were spent. The website lists restrictions including requests for foreign organizations or expenditures, travel projects or fellowships, deficit or pre-existing debt payments, and alcoholism or drug-abuse programs or facilities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1180 Spring Centre S Blvd 304, Altamonta Spring, FL 32714
Phone: (321) 972-6749
Website: https://vnafoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who VNA Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Central FL Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
72 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 72 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s website says it welcomes requests from otherwise eligible 501(c)(3) and 509(a) organizations located and/or operating in Orange, Seminole, Osceola, Lake, and Brevard counties in Florida. Its 2025 filing reports that 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 6% to recipients in California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is VNA Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 16 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2023 it paid out 185% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $136K (2022) to $212K (2025). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Central FL Foundation Orlando, FL | Nursing College | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels Etc Inc Sanford, FL | Support Meals | $22,000 |
| Seniors First Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | Elderly Program | $22,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless Orlando, FL | Meals Program | $22,000 |
| Harbor House of Central Florida Orlando, FL | Support Activities | $19,000 |
| Jewish Family Services of Greater Winter Park, FL | Ride Program | $12,000 |
| Idignity Inc Orlando, FL | Documents Program | $12,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Santa Rosa, CA | Provide Assistance | $12,000 |
| Impower Inc Longwood, FL | Village Program | $12,000 |
| Lift Concepts Inc DBA Quest Inc Orlando, FL | Thunderbird Program | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing reports 16 grants in 2025, 10 in 2024, and 17 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,281,671 | $229,784 | $277,383 | $212,000 | 16 | — | $229,784 | — |
| 2024 | $2,235,746 | $137,660 | $231,774 | $152,000 | 10 | — | $137,660 | — |
| 2023 | $2,245,078 | $186,271 | $231,752 | $159,000 | 17 | $195,026 | $183,496 | $105,570 |
| 2022 | $2,145,602 | $32,393 | $210,651 | $135,500 | 15 | $165,932 | $23,583 | $121,436 |
| 2021 | $2,799,134 | $145,059 | $230,246 | $152,000 | 14 | $192,340 | $122,455 | $136,722 |
| 2020 | $2,709,211 | $66,617 | $208,118 | $145,500 | 13 | — | $45,878 | $125,414 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to support charitable, tax-exempt community organizations that benefit home health care services, care for the elderly, and health care. Its website also describes support for indigent patients or clients needing health care products or services, relief for people who are poor and needy, and public health awareness. It gives special consideration to charitable and educational organizations helping underprivileged or needy people improve their circumstances or relieving human suffering.
Examples of grantees’ own missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Seniors First Foundation says its mission is to support programs that help senior citizens maintain independence and dignity. Meals on Wheels Etc says it provides meals and support services to help seniors maintain independence and dignity. Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida describes its work as providing services to help homeless people end their homelessness crisis. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the foundation’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $212,000. Itemized grants ranged from $7,000 to $25,000, with a median of $12,000. The foundation’s website says grants typically range from $5,000 to $50,000; grants above $50,000 are typically spread over two or three years, often with installment payments and a challenge-match basis. It also says 50% of grants are on a challenge or match basis.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $25,000 to the University of Central Florida Foundation for the nursing college; $22,000 each to Meals on Wheels Etc for meal support, Seniors First Foundation for an elderly program, and Coalition for the Homeless for a meals program; and $19,000 to Harbor House of Central Florida for support activities. Other listed awards included $12,000 to Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando for a ride program and $12,000 to IDignity for a documents program.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John G. Kassab as president; Grace Chewning as vice president; Margaret Brennan as secretary; and Maureen Kersmarki and Alex Litwin as directors.
VNA Foundation Inc is led by John G. Kassab, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John G. Kassab
President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alex Litwin
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Maureen Kersmarki
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Grace Chewning
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Margaret Brennan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert Wheeler (2020–2022) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Dennis Donahue (2020) — Director · Filing note: Ended 8172020
- Former: Jerry Kassab (2020) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 VNA Foundation Inc
How much does VNA Foundation Inc give each year?
VNA Foundation Inc gave $212K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $152K across 10 grants.
What is VNA Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
VNA Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $12,000, and its average grant was $13,250, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does VNA Foundation Inc give grants?
VNA Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orlando, FL (9 grants) and Winter Park, FL (4 grants).
Does VNA Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on VNA Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are VNA Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
VNA Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include University of Central FL Foundation ($25,000), Meals on Wheels Etc Inc ($22,000) and Seniors First Foundation Inc ($22,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 33% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is VNA Foundation Inc?
VNA Foundation Inc reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What does VNA Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to support charitable, tax-exempt community organizations that benefit home health care services, care for the elderly, and health care. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from VNA Foundation Inc?
The foundation’s website asks eligible tax-exempt organizations to submit requests in writing; it says there is no specific application form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is VNA Foundation Inc's EIN?
VNA Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-2498794. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 24, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). VNA Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vna-foundation-inc-morg_b3369c3ab30a48e19dc7056f1f46732f
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