VF FOUNDATION

Hermitage, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-6200122
Private Foundation
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Hermitage, TN, US
501(c)3
EIN
81-6200122
Private Foundation

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The VF FOUNDATION, a 501(c)3 organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Tennessee, Florida, and California, having awarded a total of $326.5K across 29 grantees in 2024. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants strictly by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$326.5K

2024
Grantees funded
29
Multi-year grantees
59%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

22

Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
W
William L Vallett Jr
Board Member
B
Bill Vallett
Board Member
W
William L Vallett Iii
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VF FOUNDATION?
No. VF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VF FOUNDATION give?
VF FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Tennessee, Florida, and California. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VF FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VF FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VF FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, VF FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $327 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VF FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, VF FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include EQUAL CHANCE FOR EDUCATION, HOPE INC, and ELEVATE ETHIOPIA INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VF FOUNDATION?
VF FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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