Vogt Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vogt Foundation is a private foundation in San Francisco, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.2 million in 10 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $365,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$1.2 million
- Number of grants10
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$365,000
- Assets$51.4 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was up from $920,000 the year before.
60% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.3 million | 8 | $45.5 million |
| 2023 | $920,000 | 6 | $47.9 million |
| 2024 | $1.2 million | 10 | $51.4 million |
How to apply
Vogt 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.
What Vogt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 7 | $720,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $275,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $250,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oceanic Preservation Society | Documentary grant | $365,000 |
| Good Food Institute | General support | $250,000 |
| Lelan Stanford Junior University | Research grant | $250,000 |
| Roots of Progress Institute | General support | $250,000 |
| Humane Farming Association | General support | $25,000 |
| Animal Outlook | General support | $25,000 |
| Plant Based Foods Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| Coexistence Initiative | General support | $25,000 |
| Logistically Nonprofit Services | General support | $25,000 |
| Humane America Animal Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Kyle Vogt
- Charles Vogt
Questions people ask
Does Vogt Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vogt Foundation give?
$1.2 million in tax year 2024, across 10 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Vogt Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Kyle Vogt (President) and Charles Vogt (Secretary & Treasurer).
What does Vogt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly food and hunger and animals.