Lee and Cynthia Vance Foundation
Invitation OnlySaratoga Springs, New York · EIN 13-3789060 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$480K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$11.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,500 and $30,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
40% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sco Family of Services | Garden City, NY | General operating support | $155,000 |
| Brooklyn Law School | Brooklyn, NY | General operating support | $100,000 |
| Warren Land Trust | Warren, CT | General operating support | $50,000 |
| Warren Volunteer Fire Company | Warrem, CT | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Education Dev Center | Waltham, MA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Education Dev Center | Waltham, MA | General operating support | $25,000 |
| NY Public Radio | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| NY Public Radio | New York, NY | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Lake Waramaug Task Force | New Preston, CT | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | New York, NY | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Bedlam Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Bedlam Inc | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Ripley Waterfowl Conservancy | Litchfield, CT | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts | New York, NY | General operating support | $2,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $479,600 | 15 |
| 2023 | $336,000 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533219349104468
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3789060
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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