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The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Phoenix, Arizona · EIN 208073833

The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Phoenix, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $485,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $465,000 the year before.

42% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$499,00014$7.6 million
2024$465,00011$9.4 million
2025$485,00012$11.6 million

How to apply

The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Arizona.

StateGrantsAmount
Arizona7$320,000
Oregon1$100,000
Maryland1$25,000
Pennsylvania1$25,000
District of Columbia1$10,000
Utah1$5,000

Grants paid in 2025

All 12 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Banner Alzheimer's Foundation
Tucson, AZ
To help end alzeheimer's$100,000
Barrow Neurological Foundation
Phoenix, AZ
Support the research program to save human lives$100,000
Friends of the Children
Portland, OR
Foster care$100,000
Salvation Army
Phoenix, AZ
Support local community$40,000
St Mary's Food Bank
Phoenix, AZ
Help feed hungry families throughout phoenix$40,000
Casita Copan
Pittsburgh, PA
To support casita copan$25,000
Notmykid
Scottsdale, AZ
Build a strong future for arizona youth and families$25,000
Wild Earth Allies
Chevy Chase, MD
Protect at-risk wildlife, restore critical habitats, and enhance sustainable livelihoods$25,000
Heard Museum
Phoenix, AZ
To support heard museum$10,000
Humane Society of the United States
Washington, DC
Fuel efforts to make this a kinder, safer world for all animals$10,000
Daily Church
Park City, UT
To support daily church$5,000
Serve the Future
Phoenix, AZ
Empower underserved youth through tennis$5,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation give?

$485,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.

Who runs The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation?

Its 2025 filing lists David S van Denburgh (President & Director), Heidi C Vandenburgh-Ledger (Director), Daniel Dvan Denburgh (Director) and Amy E Vandenburgh (Director).

What does The David S van Denburgh Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly human services and youth programs.

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