Melvin J and Harriet H Naser Charitable Trust
Historical FunderCrystal River, Florida · EIN 45-6243167 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $35,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | THOMAS M VANNESS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 1205 N MEETING TREE BLVD, CRYSTAL RIVER FL 34429 |
| Phone | 3527951444 |
| TMV@VANNESSPA.COM | |
| Form and materials | THE APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED IN WRITTING WITH DOCUMENTATION FOR THE REQUEST AND VERIFICATION OF THE 501 (C)(3) STATUS. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | QUALIFYING 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
52% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City College | Grove City, PA | Scholarships | $142,500 |
| Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | General support | $50,000 |
| Gulf to Lake Baptist Church | Crystal River, FL | General support | $40,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | General support | $40,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | General support | $35,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research Hosp | Memphis, TN | General support | $35,000 |
| Students for Fair Admissions | Arlington, VA | General support | $35,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | General support | $35,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Citrus City | Lecanto, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Citrus County Foundation Inc | Inverness, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Key Training Center | Lecanto, FL | General support | $30,000 |
| Liberty Counsel | Orlando, FL | General support | $25,000 |
| Samaritans Purse | Boone, NC | General support | $25,000 |
| Community Food Bank | Homosassa, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Family Resource Center Inc | Hernando, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| House of Hope | Orlando, FL | General support | $20,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | General support | $20,000 |
| Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | General support | $20,000 |
| YMCA of the Suncoast | Clearwater, FL | General support | $20,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $672,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $641,250 | 20 |
| 2023 | $327,500 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631339349102488
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 45-6243167
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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