Vadon Foundation

Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-3669945
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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Seattle, WA, US
501(c)3
EIN
46-3669945
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The VADON FOUNDATION is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Washington, South Dakota, and Montana, having distributed a total of $3.5 million across 80 grantees in 2024. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.5M

2024
Grantees funded
80
Multi-year grantees
45%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

39

Median 1st year grant
$35K
Median 2nd year grant
$75K
A
Allison Barnes Vadon
Board Member
M
Marilyn Vadon
Board Member
E
Evelyn Barnes
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Vadon Foundation?
No. Vadon Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Vadon Foundation give?
Vadon Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Washington, South Dakota, and Montana. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are Vadon Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Vadon Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Vadon Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Vadon Foundation awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $3.5 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Vadon Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Vadon Foundation awarded grants to about 80 grantees. Recent grantees include SEATTLE ACADEMY, Salish School of Spokane, and FRED HUTCHINSON CANCER RESEARCH CENTER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Vadon Foundation?
Vadon Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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