The Vanderbilt Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 04-2743143 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$358K
Organizations funded22
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$7.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
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
71% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $70,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Inc | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $55,000 |
| Childrens Storefront | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $50,000 |
| Neighbors Link | Mount Kisco, NY | General exempt purpose | $22,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| Wood River Land Trust | Hailey, ID | General exempt purpose | $15,000 |
| Committee to Protect Journalists | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Prism | Pompano Beach, FL | General exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Washington, DC | General exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Tennessee Justice for Our Neighbors | Nashville, TN | General exempt purpose | $12,500 |
| Idaho Conservation League | Boise, ID | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Federation of America | New York, NY | General exempt purpose | $10,000 |
| Connecticut Farmland Trust | Hartford, CT | General exempt purpose | $9,400 |
| Appalachian Mountain Club | Boston, MA | General exempt purpose | $8,000 |
| First Literacy | Boston, MA | General exempt purpose | $7,500 |
| Kiln Theatre | London, UK | General exempt purpose | $6,500 |
| American Himalayan Foundation | San Francisco, CA | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Himalayan Cataract Project Inc | Norwich, VT | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Wood River YMCA | Ketchum, ID | General exempt purpose | $5,000 |
| Community Music School | Centerbrook, CT | General exempt purpose | $4,100 |
| North East Community Center | Millerton, NY | General exempt purpose | $3,500 |
| Kickstart International Inc | San Francisco, CA | General exempt purpose | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $358,000 | 22 |
| 2024 | $346,000 | 28 |
| 2023 | $305,000 | 27 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631469349100723
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-2743143
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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