Kerry and Simone Vickar Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyCharlotte, North Carolina · EIN 34-1974937 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$1.6M
Organizations funded37
Typical grant$12,000
Total assets$13.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $55,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
83% of grants went outside North Carolina.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation | Weston, FL | Operational Support | $201,400 |
| Jewish Fed Palm Beach | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $201,000 |
| Atrium Health Foundation | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $200,000 |
| Roof Above | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $160,800 |
| Boys & Girls Club of Palm Beach County | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $102,500 |
| Aief | Washington, DC | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Crossnore Communities for Children | Crossnore, NC | Operational Support | $100,000 |
| Palm Beach Police and Fire Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $86,000 |
| University of Manitoba | Chicago, IL | Operational Support | $75,000 |
| Palm Beach Harvest | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $55,000 |
| Glazer Hall Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $50,000 |
| Promise Fund of Florida | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $35,800 |
| Central Fund of Israel | Cedarhurst, NY | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Colel Chabad | Brooklyn, NY | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University | Baltimore, MD | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Palm Beach Synagogue | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Toys for Tots | Triangle, VA | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Operational Support | $25,000 |
| Linville Ridge Empl Assist Fund | Linville Ridge, NC | Operational Support | $12,000 |
| Linville Volunteer Fire Dept | Linville, NC | Operational Support | $11,250 |
| Birthright Israel Foundation | New York, NY | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Friends of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Quail Hollow Employee Fund | Charlotte, NC | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Town of Palm Beach United Way | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $10,000 |
| Ne SPCA | Melfort, CA | Operational Support | $9,000 |
| Maccabi USA | Philadelphia, PA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| No Kid Hungry | Washington, DC | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Temple Beth David | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| The David Ortiz Children's Fund | Brockton, MA | Operational Support | $5,000 |
| Blessings in a Backpack | Louisville, KY | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Pelotonia | Columbus, OH | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Temple of the Arts | Beverly Hills, CA | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | Jacksonville, FL | Operational Support | $2,500 |
| Palm Beach Country Club Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $2,000 |
| Knox Martin Foundation | Gainesville, GA | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | Rye Brook, NY | Operational Support | $1,000 |
| South Florida PGA Foundation | West Palm Beach, FL | Operational Support | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,624,750 | 37 |
| 2024 | $1,226,839 | 41 |
| 2023 | $1,636,580 | 36 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 7, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601279349100635
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 34-1974937
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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