Vela Education Fund
Grantmaking foundation in Deerfield, Illinois · EIN 84-4185046
- Total giving
- $6.2MTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $21MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE VELA EDUCATION FUND EXISTS TO ACCELERATE EDUCATION INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY FOR EVERY LEARNER BY: SUPPORTING EVERYDAY ENTREPRENEURS BUILDING CUSTOM EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO MEET FAMILIES LEARNERS' NEEDS, INCREASING AWARENESS OF NONTRADITIONAL EDUCATION, AND ACCELERATING ADOPTION BY MORE FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| See Attached | $4.7M | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.vela.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.