The Vervane Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyCos Cob, Connecticut · EIN 22-3256829 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$956K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$50,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $8,208 and $100,000.
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
93% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pawnee Seed Preservation Society | Pawnee, OK | Charitable donation | $150,000 |
| Grist Magazine Inc | Seattle, WA | Charitable donation | $120,000 |
| Colorado Plateau Foundation | Flagstaff, AZ | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Na Ahillahee Fund | Seattle, WA | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| The Cultural Conservancy | San Francisco, CA | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Kindle Project | Santa Fe, NM | Charitable donation | $100,000 |
| Alaska Venture Fund | Anchorage, AK | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| California Heritage Indigenous Research Project (Chirp) | Nevaca City, CA | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Tule River Indian Tribe | Pporterville, CA | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Yale University | New Haven, CT | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Northeast Native Network of Kinship | Pittsfield, MA | Charitable donation | $50,000 |
| Sierra Seed | Oroville, CA | Charitable donation | $25,000 |
| Environmental Grantmakers Association | New York, NY | Charitable contribution | $8,208 |
| Seed Commons | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $1,220 |
| Land Trust Alliance | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $1,095 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $830 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $956,353 | 16 |
| 2023 | $1,773,560 | 15 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed May 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202531359349104023
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 22-3256829
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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