Also known as: Volgenau Foundation
Based on their 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing (EIN 541738281) — historical reported giving, not an open application portal.
Compiled from public IRS Form 990-PF Part XV filings. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation.
In its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF filing, The Volgenau Foundation reported 60 grants totaling $13,446,628 to 55 organizations across 16 states and territories, most often for environment & conservation. Its largest reported grant was $4,146,628 to Volgenau Climate Initiative.
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| Recipient | Location | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Volgenau Climate Initiative | MCLEAN, VA | $4,146,628 |
| Plastic Solutions Fund a Sponsored Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advi | NEW YORK, NY | $500,000 |
| Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative | BOZEMAN, MT | $450,000 |
| Center for Large Landscape Conservation | BOZEMAN, MT | $400,000 |
| Defenders of Wildlife | WASHINGTON, DC | $400,000 |
| Greater Yellowstone Coalition | BOZEMAN, MT | $400,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | WASHINGTON, DC | $400,000 |
| Naturebridge- West Coast | SAUSALITO, CA | $350,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of California | SACRAMENTO, CA | $350,000 |
| Appalachian Trail Conservancy | HARPERS FERRY, WV | $300,000 |
| Indigenous LED a Project of Wild Foundation | BOULDER, CO | $300,000 |
| Land Trust Alliancecbfn | WASHINGTON, DC | $300,000 |
| National Marine Sanctuary Foundation | SILVER SPRING, MD | $275,000 |
| Smithsonian Institute | CHICAGO, IL | $275,000 |
| Alaska Wilderness League | WASHINGTON, DC | $250,000 |
| Earthjustice | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | $250,000 |
| Shark Conservation Fund a Project of Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | NEW YORK, NY | $250,000 |
| The Wyldlife Fund | BUFFALO, WY | $250,000 |
| American Prairie Reserve | BOZEMAN, MT | $200,000 |
| New England Aquarium | BOSTON, MA | $200,000 |
| Wildlands Network | SALT LAKE CITY, UT | $200,000 |
| Alaska Conservation Foundation | ANCHORAGE, AK | $175,000 |
| Trustees for Alaska | ANCHORAGE, AK | $175,000 |
| From the TOP | BOSTON, MA | $150,000 |
| National Symphony Orchestra (nso) of the John F Kennedy Center for the Perf | WASHINGTON, DC | $150,000 |
| River Partners | CHICO, CA | $150,000 |
| People and Carnivores | BOZEMAN, MT | $125,000 |
| ARC a Project of SEE (social and Environmental Entrepreneurs) | CALABASAS, CA | $100,000 |
| Audubon California a State Program of the National Audubon Society | NEW YORK, NY | $100,000 |
| Endangered Species Coalition | WASHINGTON, DC | $100,000 |
| Living Classrooms of the National Capital Region | BALTIMORE, MD | $100,000 |
| Northern Chumash Tribal Council | LOS OSOS, CA | $100,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | WARRENTON, VA | $100,000 |
| Point Blue Conservation Science | PETALUMA, CA | $100,000 |
| Potomac Conservancy | SILVER SPRING, MD | $100,000 |
| Project Coyote | LARKSPUR, CA | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy of Virginia | CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA | $100,000 |
| Virginia Eastern Shore Land Trust Inc | EXMORE, VA | $100,000 |
| Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts | VIENNA, VA | $100,000 |
| California Marine Sanctuary Foundation | MONTEREY, CA | $85,000 |
| Bishop John T Walker School for Boys | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Center for Biological Diversity | TUCSON, AZ | $75,000 |
| Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Levine Music | WASHINGTON, DC | $75,000 |
| Greater Good Charities | SEATTLE, WA | $65,000 |
| American Bird Conservancy | THE PLAINS, VA | $50,000 |
| Lighthawk | GRAND JUNCTION, CO | $50,000 |
| Spark the Journey | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 |
| The Clifton Institute Inc | WARRENTON, VA | $50,000 |
| The Climate Center | SANTA ROSA, CA | $50,000 |
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Source: this foundation’s own public IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024 — Part XV (grants paid). Figures are as reported by the foundation for a single filing year and reflect historical giving, not a current application opportunity. UseGrants is an independent aggregator, not affiliated with this foundation. Always confirm details with the funder before applying.
