Vatican Observatory Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.9M
Foundation funders
22
Grants recorded
43
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Vatican Observatory Foundation?
Vatican Observatory Foundation is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta ($835K), Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust ($260K), California Community Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Vatican Observatory Foundation between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta | $835,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | $260,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| California Community Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| John Templeton Foundation | $142,650 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Jesuit Community of the Vatican Observ | $130,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $117,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Samuel J & Connie M Frankino | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Stephen & Mary Birch Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Arline & Thomas Bannan Foundation | $30,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $7,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | $6,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| KLM Foundation | $3,500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| John Jay Hopkins Foundation | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| IBM International Foundation | $1,250 | 1 | 2020 |
| Thomas Sidlik & Rebecca Boylan Foundation | $675 | 3 | 2021–2025 |
| Donald J Voorhies Charitable Foundation | $600 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Rocco and Barbara Martino | $500 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Brian D Stevens Foundation | $350 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| The Shamrock Trust | $250 | 1 | 2024 |
| Chubb Charitable Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2021) to $576K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $171K.
What grants has Vatican Observatory Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Jesuit Community of the Vatican Observ | To provide assistance for astronomical research. | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Arline & Thomas Bannan Foundation | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Rocco and Barbara Martino | GRANT TO ANOTHER 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION | $500 |
| 2025 | Thomas Sidlik & Rebecca Boylan Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $300 |
| 2025 | Donald J Voorhies Charitable Foundation | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2024 | The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta | GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Samuel J & Connie M Frankino | GENERAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Arline & Thomas Bannan Foundation | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $7,500 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $7,000 |
| 2024 | KLM Foundation | GENERAL | $2,500 |
| 2024 | The Shamrock Trust | AS NEEDED | $250 |
| 2024 | Donald J Voorhies Charitable Foundation | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2023 | California Community Foundation | EDUCATION | $250,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $110,000 |
| 2023 | Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Jesuit Community of the Vatican Observ | To provide assistance for astronomical research. | $30,000 |
| 2023 | The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Arline & Thomas Bannan Foundation | TO FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | CULTURE | $6,000 |
| 2023 | KLM Foundation | GENERAL | $1,000 |
| 2023 | The Brian D Stevens Foundation | General Support | $250 |
| 2023 | Donald J Voorhies Charitable Foundation | TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT | $200 |
| 2022 | The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta | GENERAL SUPPORT | $510,000 |
| 2022 | Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2022 | John Templeton Foundation | BUILDING FAITH AND ASTRONOMY AWARENESS | $14,265 |
Showing 30 most recent of 43 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Vatican Observatory Foundation?
Vatican Observatory Foundation is funded by 22 grantmakers, led by The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta ($835K), Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust ($260K), California Community Foundation ($250K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Vatican Observatory Foundation between 2020–2025.
Who is Vatican Observatory Foundation's largest funder?
The Thomas Lord Charitable Ta is the largest recorded funder of Vatican Observatory Foundation, with $835K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has Vatican Observatory Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.9M in grants to Vatican Observatory Foundation across 43 grants from 22 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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