The Vana Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyMedina, Ohio · EIN 20-1356963 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$55K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$1.1M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $3,000.
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
20% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magical Theatre Company | Barberton, OH | General support | $12,500 |
| Gift of Adoption | Northbrook, IL | General support | $5,000 |
| Ormaco Inc | Warren, OH | General support | $5,000 |
| Playhouse Square Foundation | Cleveland, OH | General support | $3,500 |
| Highland Foundation | Medina, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Hiram Fund - Hiram College | Hiram, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| Saint Mary Seminary | Wickliffe, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Akron, OH | General support | $3,000 |
| By the Dawn's Early Light | Northfield, OH | General support | $2,500 |
| Carolina Park Elementary School | Mt Pleasant, SC | General support | $1,500 |
| Catholic Charities of Portage County | Ravenna, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Deyarmin Foundation | Tallmadge, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Thomas Cario Ptso | Mt Pleasant, SC | General support | $1,500 |
| University of Akron Foundation | Akron, OH | General support | $1,500 |
| Casa Board Volunteer Association Inc | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Open Arms Adoption | Streetsboro, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| St Mary's Church | Akron, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| St Vitus Church | Cleveland, OH | General support | $1,000 |
| Akron University Foundation - Stein Scholarship | Akron, OH | General support | $750 |
| American Diabetes Association | Independence, OH | General support | $500 |
| Children's Tumor Foundation | New York, NY | General support | $500 |
| One of a Kind Pets | Akron, OH | General support | $500 |
| The Fund for St Vincent - St Mary School | Akron, OH | General support | $500 |
| Unicef | New York, NY | General support | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $55,050 | 24 |
| 2024 | $55,750 | 34 |
| 2023 | $52,750 | 32 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641359349104384
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-1356963
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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