Vbs Foundationinc | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 13-4117395

Foundation Overview

Based in Belmont, MA, Vbs Foundationinc has awarded 264 grants totaling $3,736,750 to organizations in Massachusetts. Individual grants range from $375 to $70,000, with a median award of $10,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,736,750
Total Assets
$10,091,694
Median Grant (all grants)
$10,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
31
Median Grant
$15,000
% Median Grant Growth
+50% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 6%

2 of 31 recipients (6%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.

Geographic Focus
Massachusetts

100% of all grants are concentrated in Massachusetts, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Massachusetts, funding concentrates in Belmont (98%), Blemont (2%).

Funding Trajectory
+26%

Moderate 26% growth trend over 7 years suggests stable and gradually increasing funding capacity. This positive trajectory indicates reliable grant-making resources and sustainable philanthropic commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects

Highly focused on community projects with 100% of funding dedicated to this sector. This specialization indicates deep expertise and committed investment in the field.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Vbs Foundationinc's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
American Jewish Committee $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
American Repertory Theater $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Art Of Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Center For Food Safety $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Center For Humane Technology $70,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Concord Players $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Doctors Without Borders $38,000 Belmont, MA, US General Supportgeneral Support 2023
Dream Yard $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Environmental Defense Fund $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Everyman Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Facing History And Ourselves $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Feeding America $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Give Back Yoga $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Hearts And Noses Hospital Clown Troupe $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Homefront $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Institute For Justice $30,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Lineage Project $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Mind Body Solutions $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Musica Franklin $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Oceana $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Planned Parenthood $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Tanzanian Childrens Fund $30,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
The Elephant Family $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
The Fire $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
United Hatzalah $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Vetpaworg $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
Wgbh $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
World Wildlife Fund $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2023
American Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Art Of Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Center For Food Safety $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Center For Humane Technology $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Concord Players $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Supportgeneral Support 2022
Dream Yard $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Environmental Defense Fund $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Everyman Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Facing History And Ourselves $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Feeding America $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Give Back Yoga $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Hearts And Noses Hospital Clown Troupe $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Homefront $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Institute For Justice $30,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Lineage Project $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Mind Body Solutions $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Musica Franklin $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Oceana $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Tanzania Childrens Fund $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
The Elephant Family $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
The Fire $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Vetpaworg $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Wgbh $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Belmont, MA, US Genersl Support 2022
American Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Art Of Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Center For Food Safety $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Center For Humane Technology $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Concord Players $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Doctors Without Borders $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Supportgeneral Support 2022
Dream Yard $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Environmental Defense Fund $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Everyman Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Facing History And Ourselves $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Feeding America $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Give Back Yoga $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Hearts And Noses Hospital Clown Troupe $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Homefront $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Institute For Justice $30,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Lineage Project $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Mind Body Solutions $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Musica Franklin $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Oceana $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Tanzania Childrens Fund $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
The Elephant Family $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
The Fire $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Vetpaworg $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
Wgbh $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2022
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Belmont, MA, US Genersl Support 2022
Alliance For Natural Health $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
American Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Art Of Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Center For Food Safety $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Center For Humane Technology $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Concord Players $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Supportgeneral Support 2021
Doctors Without Borders $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Dream Yard $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Environmental Defense Fund $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Everyman Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Facing History And Ourselves $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Feeding America $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Focused Ultrasound Foundation $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Foundation For Individuals Rights In Education $12,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Foundation For Teaching Economics $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Give Back Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Hearts And Noses Hospital Clown Troupe $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Homefront $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Institute For Justice $45,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Ivy Child International - Core Yoga $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Lenox Hill Neighborhood Home $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Lineage Project $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Manhattan Institute $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Mind Body Solutions $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Musica Franklin $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Oceana $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Tanzania Childrens Fund $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
The Elephant Family $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Vetpaworg $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Wgbh $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2021
Alliance For Natural Health $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
American Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Art Of Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Center For Food Safety $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Center For Humane Technology $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Concord Players $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Supportgeneral Support 2020
Doctors Without Borders $25,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Dream Yard $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Environmental Defense Fund $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Everyman Repertory Theater $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Facing History And Ourselves $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Feeding America $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Focused Ultrasound Foundation $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Foundation For Fighting Blindness $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Foundation For Individuals Rights In Education $12,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Foundation For Teaching Economics $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Give Back Yoga $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Hearts And Noses Hospital Clown Troupe $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Homefront $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Institute For Justice $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Ivy Child International - Core Yoga $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Kripalu Center For Yoga And Health $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Lenox Hill Neighborhood Home $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Lineage Project $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Manhattan Institute $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Mind Body Solutions $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Musica Franklin $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
National Health Freedom Coalition $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Oceana $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Planned Parenthood $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Tanzania Childrens Fund $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
The Elephant Family $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Vetpaworg $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Wgbh $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
World Wildlife Fund $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2020
Mindbody Solutions $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House $3,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Foundation For Teaching Economics $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Foundation Fighting Blindness $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Elephant Family $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Planned Parenthood $3,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Ivy Child $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Art Of Yoga $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Lineage Project $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Kripalu $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Dream Yard $7,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Focused Ultrasound $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Concord Players $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
The Doula Program To Accompany & Comfort $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
World Wildlife Fund $7,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Facing History & Ourselves $8,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Art $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Tanzanian Childrens Fund $12,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Institute For Justice $40,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Fire $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Doctors Without Borders $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Everyman Repertory $7,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Center For Food Safety $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
David Sheldrick Wildlife $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Wgbh $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Musica Franklin $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Alliance For Natural Health $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Homefront $5,000 Blemont, MA, US General Support 2018
Give Back Yoga $25,000 Blemont, MA, US General Support 2018
Manhattan Institute $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
National Health Freedom Coalition $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Greater Boston Stage Companystoneham Theater $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2018
Mindbody Solutions $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Foundation For Teaching Economics $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Foundation Fighting Blindness $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Elephant Family $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Ivy Child $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Animal House $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Art Of Yoga $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Lineage Project $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Kripalu $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Dream Yard $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Focused Ultrasound $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Bideawee $375 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
The Doula Program To Accompany & Comfort $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
World Wildlife Fund $7,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Facing History & Ourselves $8,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Art $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Tanzanian Childrens Fund $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Institute For Justice $70,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Fire $12,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Everyman Repertory $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Center For Food Safety $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
David Sheldrick Wildlife $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Wgbh $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Musica Franklin $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Alliance For Natural Health $15,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Homefront $5,000 Blemont, MA, US General Support 2017
Give Back Yoga $30,000 Blemont, MA, US General Support 2017
Manhattan Institute $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
National Health Freedom Coalition $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Greater Boston Stage Company $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2017
Reciprocity Foundation $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Everyman Theather $7,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Mindbody Solutions $50,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Lenox Hill Neighborhood House $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Foundation For Teaching Economics $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Foundation Fighting Blindness $30,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Concord Players $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Elephant Family $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Planned Parenthood $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Ivy Child $8,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Animal House $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Art Of Yoga $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Lineage Project $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Kripalu $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Dream Yard $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Snow Leopard Trust $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Multi Arts $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Bideawee $375 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
The Doula Program To Accompany & Comfort $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
World Wildlife Fund $7,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Fusf $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Art $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Tanzanian Childrens Fund $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Institute For Justice $70,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Fire $12,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Doctors Without Borders $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Yasodhara Ashram $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Center For Food Safety $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
David Sheldrick Wildlife $20,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Wgbh $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Stoneham Theater $5,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Alliance For Natural Health $13,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
Homefront $5,000 Blemont, MA, US General Support 2016
Give Back Yoga $30,000 Blemont, MA, US General Support 2016
Manhattan Institute $2,500 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016
National Health Freedom Coalition $10,000 Belmont, MA, US General Support 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 13-4117395
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 126 Belmont, MA 02478-0000

Key People (2)

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Director Marcella Fisher
Director Alexander Schwartz

Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.