Vbs Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyBelmont, Massachusetts · EIN 13-4117395 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$537K
Organizations funded31
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$10.7M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $25,000.
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
0% of grants went outside Massachusetts.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center for Humane Technology | Belmont, MA | General support | $70,000 |
| Facing History and Ourselves | Belmont, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health | Belmont, MA | General support | $40,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | Belmont, MA | General support | $32,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Belmont, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Tanzanian Childrens Fund | Belmont, MA | General support | $30,000 |
| Mind Body Solutions | Belmont, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Oceana | Belmont, MA | General support | $25,000 |
| Gbh | Belmont, MA | General support | $20,366 |
| Planned Parenthood | Belmont, MA | General support | $20,000 |
| American Jewish Committee | Belmont, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | Belmont, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Fire Foundation | Belmont, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Musica Franklin | Belmont, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| United Hatzalah | Belmont, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | Belmont, MA | General support | $15,000 |
| Art of Yoga | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| American Repertory Theater | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Bina Farm Center | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Dream Yard | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Everyman Repertory Theater | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding America | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Hearts and Noses Hospital Clown Troupe | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Vetpaw | Belmont, MA | General support | $10,000 |
| Center for Food Safety | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Elephant Family | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Give Back Yoga | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Homefront | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| Snow Leopard Trust | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
| The Concord Players | Belmont, MA | General support | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $537,366 | 31 |
| 2023 | $558,000 | 31 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349102484
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-4117395
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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