Vratsinas Foundation
Vratsinas Foundation is a private foundation, based in Little Rock, AR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $662K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $100K. Net investment income was $14K.
Vratsinas Foundation at a glance
In short: Vratsinas Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $17K), mostly in Arkansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,667
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,000
- Total assets
- $662,478
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arkansas (51% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vratsinas Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ($27K). Together the top 6 received $100K.
Grant Size Distribution
33 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 33 grants of 33 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vratsinas Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $120K (2020). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Little Rock, AR | Operations assistance | $27,000 |
| Hellenic College Holy Cross Brookline, MA | Advancement of educational activities | $21,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Ameri New York, NY | Advancement of religious activities | $14,000 |
| Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Detroi Troy, MI | Advancement of religious activities | $14,000 |
| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church Little Rock, AR | Advancement of religious activities | $14,000 |
| Quapaw Area Council of Boy Scouts O Little Rock, AR | Scouting program | $10,000 |
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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 | $662,478 | $131,828 | $117,804 | $100,000 | 6 | $100,000 | $14,024 | $76,175 |
| 2023 | $648,454 | $128,070 | $114,693 | $100,000 | 6 | $100,000 | $13,377 | $63,964 |
| 2022 | $635,077 | $111,178 | $124,960 | $110,000 | 7 | $110,000 | $9,329 | $63,857 |
| 2021 | $648,859 | $132,290 | $117,022 | $110,000 | 7 | $110,000 | $25,268 | $63,425 |
| 2020 | $633,591 | $182,940 | $122,184 | $120,000 | 7 | — | $82,940 | $46,841 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vratsinas Foundation reported a distributable amount of $76K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vratsinas Foundation is led by Gus M. Vratsinas, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gus M. Vratsinas
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bob Bailey
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Davis
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christina Martin
V.p. & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeff Johnson
Investment & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Wilcox
Investment & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Trav Baxter
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
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 Vratsinas Foundation
How much does Vratsinas Foundation give each year?
Vratsinas Foundation gave $100K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 6 grants.
What is Vratsinas Foundation's typical grant size?
Vratsinas Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $14,000, and its average grant was $16,667, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vratsinas Foundation give grants?
Vratsinas Foundation gives mostly in Arkansas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Massachusetts (21%) and New York (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Little Rock, AR (3 grants).
Does Vratsinas Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Vratsinas Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Advancement of religious activities" (3 grants).
Who are Vratsinas Foundation's largest grantees?
Vratsinas Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Arkansas Symphony Orchestra ($27,000), Hellenic College Holy Cross ($21,000) and Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Ameri ($14,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Vratsinas Foundation?
Vratsinas Foundation reported $662K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $100K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $76K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Vratsinas Foundation's EIN?
Vratsinas Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 71-0802975. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Vratsinas Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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