Vodafone Americas Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vodafone Americas Foundation is a private foundation in Denver, Colorado. In tax year 2024 it gave $555,750 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $7,500 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$555,750
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$7,500
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees70%
Giving in 2024 was up from $377,114 the year before.
70% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $377,114 | 20 | $4.4 million |
| 2024 | $555,750 | 24 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Vodafone Americas 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Vodafone Americas Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 8 | $202,250 |
| New York | 5 | $105,100 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 3 | $60,100 |
| Iowa | 1 | $25,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $2,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Learning Equality Inc | Technology | $100,000 |
| Womens Center and Shelter of Greater Pittsburgh | Technology | $100,000 |
| Technovation | Technology | $50,000 |
| The No More Foundation | Brightsky project | $50,000 |
| Womens World Banking | Technology | $50,000 |
| Girls Who Code | Technology | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross | Civic participation | $25,000 |
| One Warm Coat | Civic participation | $20,000 |
| My Good Deed | Employee engagement volunteering for 911 day | $15,000 |
| Juma Ventures | Employee match | $10,000 |
| Johns Hopkins Center for Global Women's Health and Gender Equity | Center for global women's health | $10,000 |
| The No More Foundation | Technology | $10,000 |
| Brother Wolf Animal Rescue | Employee match | $5,000 |
| Morgan Adams Foundation | Employee match | $5,000 |
| Diablo Regional Arts Association | Director match | $4,500 |
| Multiplying Good | Director match | $3,000 |
| Feeding Tampa Bay | Employee match | $2,500 |
| Stand Up for Pits Foundation Inc | Employee match | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenthood | Director match | $1,600 |
| Newtown Scholarship Assoc Inc | Employee match | $500 |
| Saint Basil Academy | Employee match | $500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Inc | Employee match | $300 |
| Melanoma Foundation | Employee match | $250 |
| Catch You Later Foundation | Employee match | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- June Sugiyama
- Zelda Ferguson
- Bryan Ganno
- Rhys Saunders
- Andrew Delatorre
- Peters Suh
- Megan Doberneck
- Rebecca Temple
Questions people ask
Does Vodafone Americas Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vodafone Americas Foundation give?
$555,750 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $7,500.
Who runs Vodafone Americas Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists June Sugiyama (Foundation Director), Zelda Ferguson (Assistant Secretary), Bryan Ganno (Secretary) and Rhys Saunders (Treasurer) among 8 officers and trustees.
What does Vodafone Americas Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, education and community development.