Voorhees Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Voorhees Family Foundation is a private foundation in Cedar Falls, Iowa. In tax year 2025 it gave $130,000 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $15,000. 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$130,000
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$3.5 million
- New grantees16%
Giving in 2025 was up from $112,000 the year before.
16% 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 | $98,500 | 31 | $2.5 million |
| 2024 | $112,000 | 30 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $130,000 | 32 | $3.5 million |
How to apply
Voorhees Family 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 Voorhees Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Iowa.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa | 19 | $85,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 3 | $9,000 |
| California | 2 | $5,500 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Arkansas | 1 | $4,500 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $4,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,500 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa College Foundation | Operating | $15,000 |
| Boys Town | Hospital Capital Campaign | $10,000 |
| Cedar Falls Historical Society | Capital Campaign for Museum Building | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Hearst | Capital Campaign | $8,000 |
| Cedar Falls Bible Conference | Operating and Capital Improvements | $7,000 |
| Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation | Operating | $6,000 |
| ABI Foundation | Operating | $5,000 |
| Hillsdale College | National Leadership Seminar sponsor | $5,000 |
| Mount Mercy University | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Sturgis Falls Festival of Cedar Falls | Operating | $5,000 |
| Water for Good | Operating | $4,500 |
| Red Bird Mission | Operating | $4,000 |
| Novo Mission Inc | Operating | $3,500 |
| Young America's Foundation | Reagan Ranch & Boyhood Home | $3,500 |
| Camp Courageous of Iowa | Operating | $3,000 |
| Foundation for Economic Education | Operating | $3,000 |
| Job Foundation | Operating | $3,000 |
| Mercatus Center at George Mason University | Operating | $3,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Cedar Valley | Operating | $2,500 |
| Christian Crusaders | Operating | $2,500 |
| Friends of the Band | Operating | $2,500 |
| House of Hope | Operating | $2,500 |
| Leadership Institute | Operating | $2,500 |
| Birthright of Black Hawk County | Operating | $2,000 |
| Claremont Institute | Operating | $2,000 |
| Inspired Life | Operating | $2,000 |
| Northeast Iowa Food Bank | Operating | $2,000 |
| Alpha USA | Operating | $1,500 |
| National Taxpayers Union Foundation | Operating | $1,500 |
| Cedar Falls Community Theatre | Operating | $1,000 |
| LOVE Inc | Operating | $1,000 |
| Power to Change International | Operating | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter E Voorhees
- Marilyn S Voorhees
Questions people ask
Does Voorhees Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Voorhees Family Foundation give?
$130,000 in tax year 2025, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Voorhees Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter E Voorhees (Director) and Marilyn S Voorhees (Director).
What does Voorhees Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and youth programs.