Vortex Foundation
Vortex Foundation is a private foundation based in Perrysburg, Ohio, established in 1988. The organization holds tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status and operates as a family foundation with a focus on charitable giving in select regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.1M
-0.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$713K
+92.2% YoY
Grant Count
20
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+73.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's giving priorities include:
- Education
- Hospitals
- Recreation
- Christian organizations
- Human services
- Science and STEM education
Grantmaking
The foundation does not currently list active grant opportunities.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Ohio
- South Carolina
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total assets: $6.12 million
- Total revenue: $545,000
- Total expenses: $417,000
- Total liabilities: $4,560
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $6,075,523
- Total giving: $713,000
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,075,523 | $6,119,315 | $6,088,592 |
| Revenue | $741,715 | $544,575 | $453,549 |
| Expenses | $742,506 | $417,230 | $494,714 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $713,400 | $371,600 | $466,200 |
| Net Investment Income | $693,100 | $440,328 | $361,960 |
| Distributable Amount | $525,424 | $515,775 | $511,918 |
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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
95 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawrence T Foster | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Diana K Foster | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Amy L Steele | Manager | 1 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 132 West Second Street, Perrysburg, OH 43551-1482
Phone: 419-874-0487
EIN: 34-6883855
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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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