VOS Family Foundation
VOS Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Barbara, California. Its 2024 filing reports 19 grants totaling $94,400 to charitable organizations, including organizations in New York and California and grantees in Hawaii and Tennessee.
VOS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: VOS Family Foundation gave $94K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $5K), top state New York. 37% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $94,400
- +47.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- +46.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $4,968
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $4,000
- Total assets
- $1,336,986
- -4.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 37% first-time grantees (7 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (46% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to VOS Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co 200 E Carrillo St Suite 303, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
Phone: (805) 569-3657
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who VOS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Breakwater Yacht Club Inc ($17K). Together the top 10 received $80K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
87 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 87 grants of 87 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing reports grant dollars going to recipients in New York (46%), California (40%), Hawaii (8%), and Tennessee (5%). These figures describe the locations of the reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
Cities
Is VOS Family Foundation open to new grantees?
37%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 19 grantees (37%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $6K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $5K repeat.
- 47% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 55% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 51% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF 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 $51K (2020) to $129K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $94K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breakwater Yacht Club Inc Sag Harbor, NY | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $17,200 |
| Group for the East End Inc Southold, NY | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $12,000 |
| Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $10,000 |
| Goat on a Boat Inc Sag Harbor, NY | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $9,000 |
| The Kohala Center Inc Kamuela, HI | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $8,000 |
| California Retina Research Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Music Academy of the West Santa Barbara, CA | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network Goleta, CA | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital Memphis, TN | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $5,000 |
| The Intercept New York, NY | In Furtherance of 501(C)(3) Exempt Purpose. | $4,000 |
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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 | $1,336,986 | $49,927 | $116,591 | $94,400 | 19 | $96,436 | $30,209 | $187,655 |
| 2023 | $1,403,650 | $107,027 | $88,254 | $64,000 | 13 | $66,487 | $88,957 | $152,579 |
| 2022 | $1,384,877 | $168,207 | $148,838 | $128,500 | 15 | $129,955 | $150,899 | $154,235 |
| 2021 | $1,365,508 | $73,094 | $81,290 | $61,000 | 24 | $63,019 | $55,058 | $174,851 |
| 2020 | $1,373,704 | $43,466 | $67,166 | $51,000 | 16 | — | $29,337 | $131,134 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, VOS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $188K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including environmental protection and education, wildlife care, music education and performance, maritime history and education, foster care, and pediatric research and treatment. These are areas reflected in the grantees’ work, not a stated mission of the foundation.
For example, the Group for the East End describes its mission as protecting and restoring eastern Long Island’s environment through education, citizen action, and advocacy. The Kohala Center describes itself as a community-based center for research, conservation, and education. Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network says it rescues and rehabilitates wildlife and educates the public about living in harmony with wildlife. Music Academy of the West describes its work as providing educational and performance experiences for classically trained musicians and diverse audiences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $94,400 across 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $17,200, with a median grant of $4,000.
Among the reported 2024 grants were $17,200 to Breakwater Yacht Club, $12,000 to Group for the East End, $10,000 to Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation, $9,000 to Goat on a Boat, and $8,000 to the Kohala Center. Other grants included $5,000 each to California Retina Research, Music Academy of the West, Santa Barbara Wildlife Care Network, and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; $4,000 to The Intercept; $3,000 to Santa Barbara Maritime Museum; and $2,000 to an individual recipient Care of Santa Barbara. The Foodbank of Santa Barbara County also reported receiving $2,000 in 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jim H Vos as president and Wendy Vos as CFO and secretary.
VOS Family Foundation is led by Jim H. Vos, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jim H. Vos
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Vos
CFO & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 VOS Family Foundation
How much does VOS Family Foundation give each year?
VOS Family Foundation gave $94K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $64K across 13 grants.
What is VOS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
VOS Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $4,000, and its average grant was $4,968, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from VOS Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does VOS Family Foundation give grants?
VOS Family Foundation's top state is New York, with 46% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (40%) and Hawaii (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Santa Barbara, CA (10 grants) and Sag Harbor, NY (2 grants).
Who are VOS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
VOS Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Breakwater Yacht Club Inc ($17,200), Group for the East End Inc ($12,000) and Santa Barbara Scholarship Foundation ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($2,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is VOS Family Foundation?
VOS Family Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $96K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $188K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does VOS Family Foundation fund?
The available grant records show support for organizations working in areas including environmental protection and education, wildlife care, music education and performance, maritime history and education, foster care, and pediatric research and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from VOS Family Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is VOS Family Foundation's EIN?
VOS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0440191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does VOS Family Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). VOS Family Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vos-family-foundation-morg_75011d1c96de4c33b02d4a743852b525
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