Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation is a private foundation in Chicago, Illinois. In tax year 2025 it gave $41,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $3,500 and the largest $6,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$41,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$3,500
- Largest grant$6,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees25%
Giving in 2025 was down from $90,800 the year before.
25% of its 2025 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 | $44,817 | 11 | $1.3 million |
| 2024 | $90,800 | 10 | $1.4 million |
| 2025 | $41,000 | 12 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Vanderpoel Conservation 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 Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 6 | $27,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $5,000 |
| California | 2 | $4,000 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Nachusa Grasslands | General | $6,000 |
| Citizens for Conservation Inc | General | $5,000 |
| Chicago Academy of Sciences | General | $5,000 |
| Natural Land Institute | General | $5,000 |
| Colorado Agricultural Leadership Foundation | General | $5,000 |
| Friends of Illinois Nature Preserves | General | $4,000 |
| Island Conservation | General | $3,000 |
| The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium | General | $2,000 |
| Austin Peay State University | General | $2,000 |
| Preservation Foundation of the Lake County Forest Preserves | General | $2,000 |
| Sea Turtle Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Cornell University | General operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- JP Morgan Chase Bank NA
- Mark R Vanderpoel
Questions people ask
Does Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation give?
$41,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $3,500.
Who runs Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists JP Morgan Chase Bank NA (Trustee) and Mark R Vanderpoel (Co-Trustee).
What does Vanderpoel Conservation Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation and education.