Vital Edge Fund

Organization Overview

Vital Edge Fund is located in Sag Harbor, NY. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vital Edge Fund is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 09/2022, Vital Edge Fund generated $226.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $132.2k during the year ending 09/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.9%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO PROVIDE RESEARCH, INFORMATION AND EDUCATION ON THE GLOBAL NEED FOR PHILANTHROPIC CONTRIBUTION TO PROVIDE FOR THE THIRD WORLD POOR WHILE GAINING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR CULTURE WHICH WILL PROVIDE FOR ENSURING SECURITY OF THOSE LIVES ABROAD AS WELL AS HERE AT HOME. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, DOCUMENTARIES AND SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AND APPEALS BASED ON A DEMONSTRATED AND UNDERSTANDABLE GOAL, A LIMITED AND ACHIEVABLE OBJECTIVE, AND A TANGIBLE RESULT.SEE WEBSITE FOR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS COMPLETED, IN PROGRESS AND CONTEMPLATED.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IN 2012-2022 VITAL EDGE CONTINUED EXPANDING THE MICRO-SAVINGS PROGRAM (SFC) IN MALI, SENEGALAND NEPAL. USING THESE PROGRAMS AS A PLATFORM , ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ARE BEING INTRODUCED ANNUALLY. TO-DATE THESE INCLUDE MID-WIFE TRAINING, LITERACY,AGRICULTURE, AND HEALTH IN MALI, AND ORGANIC COTTON FARMING AND WEAVING, MARKET CONSTRUCTION, MARKET GARDENING AND SMALL BUSINESS FUNDING IN SENEGAL. PURCHASE OF WATER DRILLING EQUIPMENT, ARRIVING IN SENEGAL WILL HELP FACILITATE MORE ECONOMIC EXPANSION OF THE MARKET GARDEN PROJECT, INCREASE EFFICIENCY AND REDUCE COSTS. A CHEESE MAKING WORKSHOP AND CHEESE DISTRIBUTION WAS STARTED TO DEVELOP THE ARTISAN BASED BUSINESSES OF PHAPLU IN NEPAL. RECONSTRUCTION EFFORTS WERE CONTINUED IN NEPAL AFTER THE APRIL 25, 2015 EARTHQUAKE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robin Saidman
Chrn,ex Dir
$25,000
Jeff Lipsitz
Director
$0
Docey Lewis
Director
$0
Nina Rumbough
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$226,120
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$226,120
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $226,120

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Vital Edge Fund has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Vos Family Foundation

Santa Barbara, CA

PURPOSE: IN FURTHERANCE OF 501(C)(3) EXEMPT PURPOSE.

$5,000
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