Volo Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Volo Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2024 it gave $13.7 million in 63 grants; the typical grant was $50,000 and the largest $3.9 million. 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$13.7 million
- Number of grants63
- Typical grant$50,000
- Largest grant$3.9 million
- Assets$167 million
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12.5 million the year before.
18% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12.5 million | 69 | $154 million |
| 2024 | $13.7 million | 63 | $167 million |
How to apply
Volo 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 Volo Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 16 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 30 | $4.7 million |
| New York | 7 | $4.3 million |
| California | 5 | $2.1 million |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $1.2 million |
| Washington | 1 | $300,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $245,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $200,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $105,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $100,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $81,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Defense Fund Edf | General | $3.9 million |
| University of California Berkley Foundation | Effects of wildfire smoke on the epigenome | $1.5 million |
| Cleo Institute Inc | Florida expansion pledge: 2020-2024 | $1.3 million |
| Deployus | Genral purpose | $1.1 million |
| University of Central Florida | General | $1.1 million |
| Nicklaus Children's Hospital Foundation | Volo foundation cardiac and neurology floor | $1.0 million |
| The Scripps Research Institute | Ali torkamani phd, prospective electronic polygenic risk study | $336,000 |
| Amplio Network | Talking books program | $300,000 |
| Social & Environmental Entrepreneurs Inc | Genral purpose | $275,000 |
| Place of Hope | Offer housing and support services | $200,000 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Rehabilitate children's wing of hospital vargas, caracas | $200,000 |
| The Everglades Foundation | Everglades gala to raise needed funds for their mission to protect & restore america's everglades | $130,000 |
| The Climate Group | Business action- decarbonization in the united states, support climate week 2023 nyc | $125,000 |
| World Wildlife Fund | General | $105,000 |
| H Lee Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Foundation | General | $100,000 |
| Just Capital Foundation Inc | General | $100,000 |
| Solutions From the Land | Enhancing agriculture and aquatic resilience and viability | $100,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | Engaging youth in conservation | $100,000 |
| Water People Theater Group NFP | Theater training for latino children and teenagers | $81,000 |
| American National Red Cross | General | $80,000 |
| Best Buddies International Inc | Best buddies in florida citizens, leadership and pre-employment training climate impact | $75,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation of Central Florida | Wishmaker's ball 2023 impact partner | $75,000 |
| Mi Familia Vota Education Fund | Match energy foundation project for voter awareness | $75,000 |
| The King's Academy Inc | General | $75,000 |
| Unlimbited Foundation Inc | General | $75,000 |
| Friends of Macarthur Beach State Park | 2023 "the magic of macbeach" - dune protector | $72,200 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | General | $69,000 |
| Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida | To transform the lives of homeless men, women and children | $60,000 |
| New York University | General | $60,000 |
| Project Alianza | Volando: upskilling and deploying women as community educators | $55,000 |
| Benjamin Private School Inc | Annual fund - financial aid endowment | $50,000 |
| Citizen Climate Education | 2022 - 24 conservative outreach initiative | $50,000 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University Foundation Inc | Wgcu environmental reporter | $50,000 |
| Foundation for Orange County Public Schools Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Friedreichs Ataxia Research Alliance | General | $50,000 |
| Lords Place Inc | General | $50,000 |
| Ocean Conservancy | South indian river lagoon / panellas project | $50,000 |
| Sachamama | Latinx community engagement for ocean conservation in florida | $50,000 |
| Brazil Foundation | General | $45,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Support and connect the most impactful organizations and scalable solutions | $30,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David S Vogel
- Thais Lopez Vogel
- Wendy J Oliver
Questions people ask
Does Volo Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Volo Foundation give?
$13.7 million in tax year 2024, across 63 grants, with a typical grant of $50,000.
Who runs Volo Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David S Vogel (Trustee), Thais Lopez Vogel (Trustee) and Wendy J Oliver (Program Director).
What does Volo Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and youth programs.