THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION
Mclean, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-1738281
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Mclean, VA, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
54-1738281
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Private Operating Foundation
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
AI Summary
THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that awarded $13.4M across 41 grantees in filing year 2024. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Cause Areas
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Land resources
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY
HARPERS FERRY, WV
$4.5M
5%
SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION
WASHINGTON, DC
$4.4M
5%
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CALIFORNIA
Sacramento, CA
$4.3M
5%
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Total No. of Grants
60
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 72 grantees
- 10 board & team members
- 10 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION?
No. THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION give?
THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in District Of Columbia, California, and Virginia. 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 THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION awarded about 60 grants, totaling nearly $13.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 70 grantees. Recent grantees include APPALACHIAN TRAIL CONSERVANCY, SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, and THE NATURE CONSERVANCY OF CALIFORNIA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION?
THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.