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Nonprofit · EIN 94-3224024

THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION

Also known as Vegan Action

Tax-exempt · RICHMOND, VA 23221

Financials

$893K$598K2023$924K$626K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$924,411$625,513$298,898$2,584,146$31,562$2,552,584
December 31, 2023990$893,472$597,766$295,706$2,247,682$16,351$2,231,331
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$10,090
Program service revenue
$842,484
Investment income
$71,837
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$99,731
Other salaries and wages
$252,580
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$486,989
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,903
Occupancy
$12,587
Travel
$1,205
Depreciation
$287
Program services (functional)
$523,468
Management and general (functional)
$102,045

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,247,682
Total assets, end of year
$2,584,146
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,562
Net assets, end of year
$2,552,584
Publicly traded securities
$116,696
Gross receipts
$924,411
Employees
12
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1995
State of legal domicile
CA

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Krissi VandenbergExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$85,000
Julie SuttonController
Trustee or director
40$51,000
Andrew SuttonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Mike OgilvieBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Krissi VandenbergExecutive Director
Trustee or director, Officer
40$75,000
Julie SuttonController
Trustee or director
40$45,000
Andrew SuttonBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Mike OgilvieBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7313, RICHMOND, VA 23221-0313
In care of
% KRISTINE VANDENBERG
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
PO Box 7313, Richmond VA 23221
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Krissi Vandenberg, PO Box 7313, Richmond, VA 23221
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Kristine Vandenberg, 3218 Douglasdale Road, Richmond VA 23221
Signed the 990
Julie Sutton, Controller
Phone
(804) 577-8341

Mission

Working to eliminate animal suffering, reduce environmental impacts, and improve human health through a vegan diet.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Vegan Awareness Foundation is dedicated to helping animals, the environment and human health by educating the public about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle. We encourage the spread of vegan options though public outreach programs.
    Expenses $523,468 · revenue $842,484

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
94-3224024
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1995
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B99)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,584,146
Income (IRS master file)
$924,411

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$924,411$625,513$2,584,146XML
990December 2023$893,472$597,766$2,247,682XML
990December 2022$857,567$530,751$1,950,799IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Kristine Vandenberg
December 31, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 94-3224024).

Questions about THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION is 94-3224024.
Is THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1995.
Are donations to THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Krissi Vandenberg.
Who are the officers and directors of THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,000 (Krissi Vandenberg, Executive Director).
How much revenue does THE VEGAN AWARENESS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $924,411, expenses of $625,513 and total assets of $2,584,146 at year end.

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