The VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn is a private grantmaking foundation based in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. The organization is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt entity that has been operating since May 1953. It was established as a conversion foundation, continuing the legacy of the North Penn Visiting Nurse Association (VNA). The foundation invests in nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening the health and well-being of residents in the Greater North Penn region of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.6M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$641K
+9.3% YoY
Grant Count
44
-2.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
+11.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to invest in organizations with the capacity to strengthen individuals and families along a continuum of need, and contribute toward the health and well-being of those who reside in the Greater North Penn region of Montgomery County, PA.
The foundation's philanthropic approach is built on four pillars:
- Access to health and human services
- Basic Health Needs
- Collaboration
- Capacity Building
The foundation emphasizes responsiveness, transparency, and flexibility in its relationships with applicants and grantees, approaching philanthropy from a basis of respect for and trust in community partners.
Grantmaking
The foundation offers multiple grant programs with a flexible and partner-centered approach:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds organizations serving the Greater North Penn region of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, with a particular focus on the North Penn area.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $14,589,415
- Total Revenue: $849,000
- Total Expenses: $872,000
- Total Liabilities: $6,410
- Total Giving: $641,000
The foundation has been tax-exempt since May 1953.
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,589,415 | $13,993,821 | $14,020,110 |
| Revenue | $1,537,998 | $849,228 | $932,142 |
| Expenses | $950,160 | $872,080 | $941,151 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $864,183 | $799,829 | $870,525 |
| Net Investment Income | $1,469,799 | $794,818 | $883,612 |
| Distributable Amount | $947,801 | $870,137 | $816,286 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
234 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Vna Foundation of Greater North Penn
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Diana Doherty — Executive Director
Joanne Kline — Staff member
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEROME SAG | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROBIN CHAMBERS DIXON MA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| NEAL PEARLSTINE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| KATHRYN MCCARTER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| DAVE CROSSON | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| WILLIAM LEISTER | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GERALD COCCHIARO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANNE FRANK | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY H JOHNSON EDH | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CURT DEARDORFF EX OFFICIO | MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MATEEN AFZAL | MEMBER | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In Fall 2025, the VNA Foundation of Greater North Penn announced the distribution of almost $360,000 in multi-year Staff Capacity Grants. This initiative was inspired by listening to grantee partners during Reporting Conversations held in Winter/Spring 2025, addressing the issue of understaffing within nonprofit organizations in the region.
Home | npvnafoundation - VNA Foundation of Greater North PennIn Spring 2025, the foundation awarded $335,000 in grants across its funding programs.
VNA Foundation Launches Spring 2024 Grants | npvnafoundationSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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