Von Voigtlander Family Foundation
Accepts applications
Von Voigtlander Family Foundation is a private foundation in Whitmore Lake, Michigan. In tax year 2025 it gave $53,000 in 20 grants; the typical grant was $2,500 and the largest $5,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$53,000
- Number of grants20
- Typical grant$2,500
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$893,728
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2025 was the same as $53,000 the year before.
40% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $41,700 | 17 | $756,055 |
| 2023 | $42,000 | 19 | $772,010 |
| 2024 | $53,000 | 21 | $220,983 |
| 2025 | $53,000 | 20 | $893,728 |
How to apply
| Contact | Jeff von Voigtlander PO Box 631, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | jeff.vonvoigtlander@vvfam.org |
| What to submit | Proposals are unrestricted as to form. As to content, awards are at the discretion of the foundation's grant committee and are limited to proposals benefitting children, protection of parkland and recreational areas, rescue and protection of animals and the training of service dogs for special needs individuals. |
| Restrictions | Recipients are limited to IRS determined 501(c)(3) charitable organizations only. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Von Voigtlander Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 16 | $40,000 |
| Colorado | 4 | $13,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Folds of Honor Michigan Chapter Folds of Honor Michigan Chapter | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Animal Friends Alliance Animal Friends Alliance | Animal care | $5,000 |
| Noco Humane Noco Humane | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Children's Healing Center Children's Healing Center | Support the mission of the center | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Colorado Special Olympics Colorado | Support athletes | $3,000 |
| Educate Youth Ypsi Educate Youth Ypsi | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Blue Star Service Dogs Blue Start Service Dogs | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Elevate Equine Assisted Therapy Elevate Equine Assisted Therapy | Care for horses | $2,500 |
| Fisher House of Michigan Misher House of Michigan | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Grand Traverse Conservation Distric Grand Traverse Conservation District | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Kalamazoo Nature Center Kalamazoo Nature Center | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Leader Dogs for the Blind Leader Dogs for the Blind | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Paws With A Cause Paws With A Cause | Train service animals | $2,500 |
| The Bottomless Toy Chest the Bottomless Toy Chest | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Woldumar Nature Association Woldumar Nature Association | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| YMCA of Greater Michiana YMCA of Greater Michiana | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Humane Society of Huron Valley Humane Society of Huron Valley | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Realities for Children Realities for Children | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Tart Trails Tart Trails | Promote trail network | $1,500 |
| WLPS Community Scholarship Fund WLPF Community Scholarship Fund | Student scholarship | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jeffrey von Voigtlander
- Kathleen von Voigtlander
Questions people ask
Does Von Voigtlander Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Von Voigtlander Family Foundation give?
$53,000 in tax year 2025, across 20 grants, with a typical grant of $2,500.
Who runs Von Voigtlander Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Jeffrey von Voigtlander (Trustee) and Kathleen von Voigtlander (Trustee).
What does Von Voigtlander Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals, environment and conservation and youth programs.