Vose River Charitable Fund
Vose River Charitable Fund is a public charity based in Bethesda, Maryland. The organization operates as a grantmaking foundation focused on supporting nonprofits and charitable initiatives across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$28.9M
+14.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$6.8M
-16.3% YoY
Grant Count
46
-32.4% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$147K
+23.7% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund's primary grantmaking focuses on:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Human and Social Service Grants
- Poverty Alleviation
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The fund's grant-making activities are primarily concentrated in:
- California
- Massachusetts
- District of Columbia
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $28,943,622
- Total Giving: $6,780,552
- EIN: 852817512
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $28,943,622 | $25,313,348 | $22,013,516 |
| Revenue | $16,244,332 | $14,155,886 | $21,251,968 |
| Expenses | $11,735,180 | $11,501,702 | $5,724,553 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,313,908 | $742,178 | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
121 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Poise Foundation ($520,000), Meteorite Llc ($506,000), Meteorite Llc ($506,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | BUSINESS COUNCIL MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL 2024-2025 | $25,000 |
| AMERICAN INDIAN ASSOC OF TUCSON INC TUCSON, AZ | TO SUPPORT THE MADE FOR HEALTH JUSTICE INITIATIVE: PIMA - PROMOTING INDIGENOUS MODELS OF ASSESSMENT | $350,000 |
| AMERICAN NONSMOKERS' RIGHTS FOUNDATION BERKELEY, CA | TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CITYHEALTH'S SMOKE FREE POLICY | $80,000 |
| CAMPAIGN FOR TOBACCO-FREE KIDS WASHINGTON, DC | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO CITYHEALTH FOR FLAVORED TOBACCO RESTRICTIONS 2024-2025 | $110,000 |
| CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CITYHEALTH FOR ECO-FRIENDLY PURCHASING POLICIES IN 2024 | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR CITYHEALTH FOR ECO-FRIENDLY PURCHASING POLICIES IN 2024 | $25,000 |
| CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST WASHINGTON, DC | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE CITYHEALTH INITIATIVE FOR HEALTHY FOOD PROCUREMENT | $75,000 |
| CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUILD 4.0 | $82,500 |
| CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE FOR BUILD 4.0 | $292,500 |
| CHANGELAB SOLUTIONS OAKLAND, CA | TO PROVIDE RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR CITYHEALTH'S 3.0 POLICY PACKAGE | $106,542 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIAN C CASTRUCCI | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| SHELLEY A HEARNE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| CLAUDE A JACOB | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JAMES B SPRAGUE | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| JEANETTE KOWALIK PHD MPH | DIRECTOR | 0.2 | — |
| ARIEL C MOYER | SECRETARY/TREASURER THROUGH 10/13/24 | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINE JAMES | SECRETARY/TREASURER AS OF 10/13/24 | 2 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vose River Charitable Fund fund?
The fund's primary grantmaking focuses on: • Education • Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking • Human Services • Human and Social Service Grants • Poverty Alleviation
How do I apply for a grant from Vose River Charitable Fund?
**Grant Amounts:** Typical awards range from $7,647 to $900,000. **Annual Giving:** Total giving of $6,780,552 based on most recent IRS 990 filing (2024). **Recent Activity:** The fund received a $500,000 grant from the de Beaumont Foundation in December 2023 to support the Health Action Alliance.
Where does Vose River Charitable Fund make grants?
The fund's grant-making activities are primarily concentrated in: • California • Massachusetts • District of Columbia
What size grants does Vose River Charitable Fund award?
In 2024, Vose River Charitable Fund awarded 46 grants totaling $6.8M — an average of about $147K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vose River Charitable Fund's EIN?
Vose River Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2817512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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