The Founders Fund Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2018–2025
Total received
$511K
Foundation funders
15
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2018–2025
Who funds The Founders Fund Inc?
The Founders Fund Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($111K), The Brennan Family Foundation ($110K), Pulte Family Charitable Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $511K in grants to The Founders Fund Inc between 2018–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $111,000 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| The Brennan Family Foundation | $110,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | $100,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $75,500 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Ayco Charitable Foundation | $42,200 | 2 | 2022–2024 |
| The John Levy and Gail Rothenberg | $35,850 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| The Community Foundation Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Polk Bros Foundation Inc | $8,750 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | $6,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $6,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Gagnon Family Foundation Inc (FKA | $2,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| The O'Connor Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2018 |
| Stafford Family Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Harold & Nancy Kaplan Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2019 |
| George and Helen Fox Family | $300 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2019) to $159K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $80K.
What grants has The Founders Fund Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Brennan Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $55,000 |
| 2024 | The John Levy and Gail Rothenberg | CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS WERE MADE TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACCORDED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC SECTION 501( C)(3). | $27,850 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Brennan Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $16,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $6,000 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Matching | $3,750 |
| 2024 | George and Helen Fox Family | CHARTIABLE | $300 |
| 2023 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | To support scholarships for students in Southwest Florida | $25,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $31,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $30,000 |
| 2022 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $26,200 |
| 2022 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND SERVING STUDENTS FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES | $25,000 |
| 2022 | The Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2022 | New Hampshire Charitable Foundation | For general support | $6,500 |
| 2022 | The John Levy and Gail Rothenberg | CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS WERE MADE TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACCORDED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC SECTION 501( C)(3). | $1,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $25,000 |
| 2021 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE SCHOLARSHIP FUND SERVING STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME POPULATION | $25,000 |
| 2021 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2021 | The John Levy and Gail Rothenberg | CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS WERE MADE TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACCORDED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC SECTION 501( C)(3). | $4,000 |
| 2020 | Pulte Family Charitable Foundation | SUPPORT TOWARD SCHOLARSHIP FUND SERVING STUDENTS FROM LOW INCOME POPULATION | $25,000 |
| 2020 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $10,500 |
| 2020 | The Brennan Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2020 | The John Levy and Gail Rothenberg | CONTRIBUTIONS TO ALL RECIPIENTS WERE MADE TO FURTHER THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS FOR WHICH THEY WERE ACCORDED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER IRC SECTION 501( C)(3). | $3,000 |
| 2020 | The Gagnon Family Foundation Inc (FKA | TO ASSIST DONEE ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT THEIR EXEMPT FUNCTIONS | $2,500 |
| 2020 | Stafford Family Foundation | CIVIL | $500 |
| 2019 | Harold & Nancy Kaplan Foundation | PROGRAM SERVICES | $500 |
| 2018 | The O'Connor Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $1,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Founders Fund Inc?
The Founders Fund Inc is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($111K), The Brennan Family Foundation ($110K), Pulte Family Charitable Foundation ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $511K in grants to The Founders Fund Inc between 2018–2025.
Who is The Founders Fund Inc's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of The Founders Fund Inc, with $111K across 3 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The Founders Fund Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $511K in grants to The Founders Fund Inc across 30 grants from 15 funders between 2018–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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