The Vann Family Foundation Inc
Historical FunderFort Wayne, Indiana · EIN 35-2008538 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $15,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | SHERRY CONNOLLY |
|---|---|
| Address | 11008 CARNOUSTIE LANE, FORT WAYNE IN 46814 |
| Phone | 2603414777 |
| SHERRY2919@GMAIL.COM | |
| Form and materials | NO FORMAL PROCESS; JUST SEND A LETTER DETAILING REQUEST |
| Deadlines | SEPTEMBER 1st |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
66% of grants went outside Indiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic | Rochester, MN | To support patient care, research, and education | $1,095,000 |
| Vera Bradley Foundation for Breast Cancer Research | Roanoke, IN | General operating purpose | $15,000 |
| Wreaths Across America | Columbia Falls, ME | General operating purpose | $4,000 |
| Shriners Children | Tampa, FL | General operating purpose | $1,000 |
| North Wake County Baseball Association | Wake Forest, NC | General operating purpose | $1,000 |
| Msd of Lawrence Township Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | To support the brook park sensory program | $680 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,116,680 | 6 |
| 2024 | $223,631 | 7 |
| 2023 | $1,301,159 | 8 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611149349100916
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 35-2008538
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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