VS Family Foundation
VS Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cincinnati, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $981K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $52K. Net investment income was $100K.
VS Family Foundation at a glance
In short: VS Family Foundation gave $52K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,000
- +147.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,429
- +183.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $981,056
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who VS Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Learning Grove ($25K). Together the top 7 received $52K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How VS Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 333% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 89% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $52K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $52K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Learning Grove Covington, KY | Assist with Resources to Further Tax-Exempt Organization's Goals | $25,000 |
| Arts Connect Cincinnati, OH | Assist with Resources to Further Tax-Exempt Organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Cincinnati Public Radio Cincinnati, OH | Assist with Resources to Further Tax-Exempt Organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Every Child Succeeds Cincinnati, OH | Assist with Resources to Further Tax-Exempt Organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Pets in Need of Greater Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Assist with Resources to Further Tax-Exempt Organization's Goals | $5,000 |
| Wave Inc Newport, KY | Assist with Resources to Further Tax-Exempt Organization's Goals. | $5,000 |
| Heifer International Little Rock, AK | Assist with Re | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $981,056 | $108,365 | $62,390 | $52,000 | 7 | $52,200 | $99,907 | $58,330 |
| 2024 | $940,280 | $32,099 | $33,625 | $21,000 | 8 | $28,200 | $31,831 | $55,672 |
| 2023 | $940,806 | $21,250 | $26,340 | $12,059 | 3 | $22,759 | $20,847 | $48,269 |
| 2022 | $942,396 | $670,813 | $13,059 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,884 | $170,638 | $22,354 |
| 2021 | $284,642 | $11,243 | $11,529 | $10,000 | 1 | $11,354 | $11,068 | $22,695 |
| 2020 | $284,928 | $10,489 | $22,407 | $20,491 | 5 | — | $10,314 | $21,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, VS Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $58K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
VS Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dylan Silbiger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Erica Silbiger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Richard N. Silbiger
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Deborah A. Vargo (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4K, to Richard N Silbiger (Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VS Family Foundation
How much does VS Family Foundation give each year?
VS Family Foundation gave $52K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21K across 8 grants.
What is VS Family Foundation's typical grant size?
VS Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $7,429, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does VS Family Foundation give grants?
VS Family Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Ohio (38%). The most frequent recipient cities were Cincinnati, OH (4 grants).
Does VS Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on VS Family Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are VS Family Foundation's largest grantees?
VS Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Learning Grove ($25,000), Arts Connect ($5,000) and Cincinnati Public Radio ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is VS Family Foundation?
VS Family Foundation reported $981K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $52K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $58K (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 is VS Family Foundation's EIN?
VS Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5632351. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work VS Family 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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