Vf Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 81-6200122

Foundation Overview

Based in Hermitage, TN, Vf Foundation has awarded 145 grants totaling $2,156,100 to organizations in Michigan, Utah and 17 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $2,000 to $45,000, with a median award of $12,500.

Latest Tax Year
2024
Total Giving (all years)
$2,156,100
Total Assets
$6,441,907
Median Grant (all grants)
$12,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
22
Median Grant
$11,500
% Median Grant Decline
-23% (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
Relationship-Focused: 23%

5 of 22 recipients (23%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.

Geographic Focus
Tennessee

Grants are geographically diversified with 21% in Tennessee and funding distributed across 23 total locations. This foundation values broad geographic impact and diverse community partnerships. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Nashville (52%), Hermitage (23%), Rogersville (10%).

Funding Trajectory
+308%

Strong 308% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Education

Highly focused on education 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 Vf Foundation'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
Bethany Christian Services $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Children's Haven $11,000 Joplin, MO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Elevate Ethiopia $37,500 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Epic Girl $15,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Equal Chance For Education $35,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $20,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Every Mother's Advocate $10,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Hope Ethiopia $10,000 Calgary, ALBERTA, CA To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Hope For The Fatherless $12,500 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Hope Inc $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Hype - Hope For Youth $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
International Generosity Foundation $10,000 Clearwater, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Justice And Hope Usa Nfp $12,500 Roscoe, IL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Pink Girl Inc $10,000 Rogersville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lebanon, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Steps Home $12,000 Foreign, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Take Care Of Home $5,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Sebaconnect Charity $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Bridge2rwanda Inc $5,000 Little Rock, AR, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Donorsee Foundation $6,000 Springfield, VA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Urban Promise Nashville $10,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Hali Access Network Inc $5,000 Bovine Center, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2024
Bethany Christian Services $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Children's Haven $11,000 Joplin, MO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Elevate Ethiopia $27,000 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Epic Girl $15,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Equal Chance For Education $35,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $15,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Every Mother's Advocate $15,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hope Ethiopia $15,000 Calgary, ALBERTA, CA To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hope For The Fatherless $12,500 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hope Inc $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hype - Hope For Youth $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
International Generosity Foundation $10,500 Clearwater, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Pink Girl Inc $7,500 Rogersville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lebanon, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Shamida Ethiopia Inc $3,000 Heber City, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Steps Home $11,000 Foreign, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Take Care Of Home $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Urban Promise International $7,500 Pennsauken, NJ, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Justice And Hope Usa Nfp $12,500 Roscoe, IL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Bethany Christian Services $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Children's Haven $11,000 Joplin, MO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Elevate Ethiopia $27,000 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Epic Girl $15,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Equal Chance For Education $35,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $15,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Every Mother's Advocate $15,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hope Ethiopia $15,000 Calgary, ALBERTA, CA To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hope For The Fatherless $12,500 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hope Inc $25,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Hype - Hope For Youth $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
International Generosity Foundation $10,500 Clearwater, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Pink Girl Inc $7,500 Rogersville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lebanon, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Shamida Ethiopia Inc $3,000 Heber City, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Steps Home $11,000 Foreign, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Take Care Of Home $7,500 Los Angeles, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Urban Promise International $7,500 Pennsauken, NJ, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Justice And Hope Usa Nfp $12,500 Roscoe, IL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2023
Bethany Christian Services $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Children's Haven $10,000 Taylorsville, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Elevate Ethiopia $22,000 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Epic Girl $15,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Equal Chance For Education $35,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $15,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Hope For The Fatherless $12,500 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Hope Inc $45,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Hype - Hope For Youth $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
International Justice Mission $12,500 Washington, DC, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Pink Girl Inc $5,500 Lake Forest, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lake Placid, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Steps Home $5,000 N/a, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Take Care Of Home $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Urban Promise International $7,500 Pennsauken, NJ, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Every Mother's Advocate $15,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
When The Saints $5,000 Sant Louis, MO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
International Generosity Foundation $15,000 Clearwater, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Isaiah 117 House $10,000 Elizabethon, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Girls Shine Academy $6,000 Lilongwe, N/A, MI To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Shamida Ethiopia Inc $7,000 Heber City, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Bethany Christian Services $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Children's Haven $10,000 Taylorsville, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Elevate Ethiopia $22,000 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Epic Girl $15,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Equal Chance For Education $35,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $15,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Hope For The Fatherless $12,500 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Hope Inc $45,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Hype - Hope For Youth $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
International Justice Mission $12,500 Washington, DC, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Pink Girl Inc $5,500 Lake Forest, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lake Placid, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Steps Home $5,000 Foreign, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Take Care Of Home $10,000 Los Angeles, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Urban Promise International $7,500 Pennsauken, NJ, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Every Mother's Advocate $15,000 Pompano Beach, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
When The Saints $5,000 Sant Louis, MO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
International Generosity Foundation $15,000 Clearwater, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Isaiah 117 House $10,000 Elizabethon, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Girls Shine Academy $6,000 Lilongwe, Foreign, MI To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Shamida Ethiopia Inc $7,000 Heber City, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2022
Bethany Christian Services $25,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Children's Haven $18,500 Taylorsville, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Elevate Ethiopia $20,000 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Epic Girl $15,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Equal Chance For Education $35,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $35,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Hope For The Fatherless $12,500 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Hype - Hope For Youth $25,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Northeast Christian Church $12,500 Louisville, KY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lake Placid, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Steps Home $9,000 N/a, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
African Bible Colleges $10,000 Clinton, MS, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Baptist Mid-missions $3,000 Middleburg Heights, OH, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Pink Girl Inc $5,500 Lake Forest, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
North Baltimore Mennonite Church $5,000 Baltimore, MD, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Hope Ethiopia $10,000 Calgary, ALBERTA, CA To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2021
Children's Heaven $9,000 Taylorsville, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Ethiopia Education Initiatives $15,000 New York, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Hope Inc $15,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Hype - Hope For Youth $12,000 Atlanta, GA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Northeast Christian Church $10,000 Louisville, KY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Selamta Family Project $20,000 Lake Placid, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Starfish Foundation $2,500 Cockeysville, MD, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Hope For The Fatherless $14,100 Castle Pines, CO, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Bethany Christian Services $20,000 Grand Rapids, MI, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Elevate Ethiopia $20,000 Hermitage, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Epic Girl $10,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Equal Chance For Education $20,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Steps Home $5,000 N/a, CHENNAI, IN To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2020
Children's Heaven $17,000 Taylorsville, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
Hope Inc $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
International Justice Mission $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
No Ordinary Love Ministries $20,000 Austin, TX, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
Selamta Family Project $6,000 Lake Placid, FL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
Make Your Mark $5,000 Shorewood, IL, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
Starfish Foundation $2,000 Cockeysville, MD, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2018
No Ordinary Love Ministries $5,000 Austin, TX, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017
Children's Heaven $15,000 Taylorsville, UT, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017
Hype (hope For Youth Inc) $10,000 Amityville, NY, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017
Preemptive Love $5,000 Hewitt, TX, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017
International Justice Mission $10,000 Washington, DC, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017
Hope Inc $10,000 San Francisco, CA, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017
Community Foundation Of Middle Tennessee $25,000 Nashville, TN, US To Promote Scientific, Educational, And Other Charitable Activities. 2017

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Contact Information

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EIN 81-6200122
Website N/A
Address PO BOX 237 Hermitage, TN 37076-0237

Key People (4)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Vf Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee William L Vallett Jr
Trust Committee Member Anita J Vallett
Trust Committee Member William L Vallett Iii
Trust Committee Member Alexandra Mai Vallett

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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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.