AI Summary
The Verdoorn Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting news and public information initiatives. In 2025, the foundation awarded a total of $174,000 across 10 grantees and is currently open for unsolicited proposals. Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the 'How to Apply' section of the current profile page to assess their fit with the foundation's funding priorities.
Cause Areas
2
News and public information
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE
Sioux City, IA
$450K
26%
CAMELOT THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP INC
Scottsdale, AZ
$173K
10%
Phoenix Children's Hospital
Phoenix, AZ
$138K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
7
Median 1st year grant
$22.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Verdoorn Foundation?
Yes. The Verdoorn Foundation accepts unsolicited proposals for funding. You can find details in the How to Apply section on this profile.
Where does The Verdoorn Foundation give?
The Verdoorn Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Arizona, Iowa, and New York. 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 Verdoorn Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Verdoorn Foundation fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $23 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Verdoorn Foundation make each year?
In 2025, The Verdoorn Foundation awarded about 7 grants, totaling nearly $174 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Verdoorn Foundation fund recently?
In 2025, The Verdoorn Foundation awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include MORNINGSIDE COLLEGE, CAMELOT THERAPEUTIC HORSEMANSHIP INC, and Phoenix Children's Hospital. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Verdoorn Foundation?
You can find details on how to apply in the How to Apply section on this profile.