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Van Aken Foundation

Preselected recipients only San Diego, California · EIN 884362345

Van Aken Foundation is a private foundation in San Diego, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $24,186 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $24,186 and the largest $24,186. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2022$00$90,000
2023$00$99,209
2024$24,1861$92,813

How to apply

Van Aken 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

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in California.

StateGrantsAmount
California1$24,186

Grants paid in 2024

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Various
None, CA
N/a$24,186

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Van Aken Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does Van Aken Foundation give?

$24,186 in tax year 2024, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $24,186.

Who runs Van Aken Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Gary van Aken (President) and Louise an Aken (Cfo/Secratary).

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