The Volgenau Foundation
Mclean, Virginia · EIN 541738281 · Private foundation
The Volgenau Foundation is a private foundation based in Mclean, Virginia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $14.7M in grants paid and $100.3M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 330 individual grants from this funder — $63.9M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What The Volgenau Foundation funds
The Volgenau Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, education, environment & conservation, higher education, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, foster youth, indigenous, rural communities, young adults, youth pop.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Nature Conservancy in Virginia HONORING 50 YEARS OF CONSERVATION | Charlottesville, VA | $5.0M | 2020 |
| Volgenau Climate Initiative 2 PAYMENTS TOWARD 2023 3-YEAR PLEDGE | Mclean, VA | $4.1M | 2024 |
| Re Wild FISCAL SPONSOR FOR THE VOLGENAU CLIMATE INITIATIVE | Austin, TX | $2.1M | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from The Volgenau Foundation
The Volgenau Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at volgenaufoundation.org.
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Frequently asked questions about The Volgenau Foundation
- Does The Volgenau Foundation accept grant applications?
- The Volgenau Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does The Volgenau Foundation fund?
- The Volgenau Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include The Nature Conservancy in Virginia, Volgenau Climate Initiative, Re Wild. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does The Volgenau Foundation give in grants?
- The Volgenau Foundation reported $14.7M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $63.9M over 330 grants.
- Where is The Volgenau Foundation located?
- The Volgenau Foundation is based in Mclean, Virginia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 541738281.
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