Vogt Foundation
Accepts applications
Vogt Foundation is a private foundation in Ada, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $31,500 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$31,500
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$755,316
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2025 was down from $32,000 the year before.
7% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $34,000 | 33 | $638,404 |
| 2024 | $32,000 | 33 | $691,319 |
| 2025 | $31,500 | 31 | $755,316 |
How to apply
| Contact | James Vogt 3149 Pettis Ave, Ada, MI 49301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (616) 540-8693 |
| What to submit | Letter request |
What Vogt Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 22 | $23,000 |
| Illinois | 2 | $2,000 |
| New York | 2 | $1,500 |
| Alabama | 1 | $1,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $1,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| God's Kitchen (Meals on Wheels) | General | $2,000 |
| United Way (Heart of West Michigan) | General | $2,000 |
| Baldwin Congregational Church | General | $1,000 |
| Camp Blodgett | General | $1,000 |
| Campus Outreach | General | $1,000 |
| Coldwater Watershed Council | General | $1,000 |
| Conservation Resource Alliance | General | $1,000 |
| Equine Rescue of Aiken | General | $1,000 |
| Feeding Am West Mi Food | General | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Art Museum | General | $1,000 |
| Grand Rapids Symphony | General | $1,000 |
| Helen Devos Childrens Hosp | General | $1,000 |
| Hillsdale College | General | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of West Michigan | General | $1,000 |
| James River Association | General | $1,000 |
| Kids Food Basket | General | $1,000 |
| Lake County Community Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Lake County Historical Society | General | $1,000 |
| Land Conservancy of West Mi | General | $1,000 |
| Love Inc | General | $1,000 |
| Mackenzie's Animal Shelter | General | $1,000 |
| Mary Free Bed Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Mel Trotter | General | $1,000 |
| Ronald McDonald House | General | $1,000 |
| Salvation Army | General | $1,000 |
| Santa Claus Girls | General | $1,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | General | $1,000 |
| The River CC | General | $1,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | General | $500 |
| Girl Scouts of Mi | General | $500 |
| Harbor Humane Society | General | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James B Vogt
- Frederick J Vogt Jr
- Hilary F Snell
Questions people ask
Does Vogt Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Vogt Foundation give?
$31,500 in tax year 2025, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Vogt Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James B Vogt (President), Frederick J Vogt Jr (Vice President) and Hilary F Snell (Secretary).
What does Vogt Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, environment and conservation and food and hunger.