Van Buren Family Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach, Florida · EIN 65-1027178 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$28K
Organizations funded16
Typical grant$1,500
Total assets$515K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,500 and $2,000.
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
56% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm Beach Civic Association | Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Preservation Foundation of Palm Beach | Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
| The Society of the Four Arts | Palm Beach, FL | General | $2,500 |
| Barnegat Light First Aid Squad | Barnegat Light, NJ | General | $2,000 |
| Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Company | Barnegat Light, NJ | General | $2,000 |
| Surf City Volunteer Fire Department | Surf City, CA | General | $2,000 |
| High Point Volunteer Fire Company | Harvey Cedars, NJ | General | $2,000 |
| Big Dog Ranch Rescue | Loxahatchee Groves, FL | General | $1,500 |
| Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter | Manahawkin, NJ | General | $1,500 |
| Global Empowerment Mission | Doral, FL | General | $1,500 |
| New Jersey Maritime Museum | Beach Haven, NJ | General | $1,500 |
| Save Barnegat Bay | Toms River, NJ | General | $1,500 |
| Save Long Beach Island Inc | Ship Bottom, NJ | General | $1,500 |
| Saint Francis Food Pantry | Long Beach Township, NJ | General | $1,500 |
| Flagler Museum | Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
| South Florida Cox Science Center | West Palm Beach, FL | General | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $28,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $21,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 24, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202502979349100125
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 65-1027178
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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