The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn
Preselected recipients only
The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2023 it gave $2.4 million in 30 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 and the largest $750,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$2.4 million
- Number of grants30
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$689,621
- New grantees20%
Giving in 2023 was up from $2.2 million the year before.
20% of its 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $2.2 million | 29 | $1.9 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 30 | $689,621 |
How to apply
The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn 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 The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 3 | $1.1 million |
| New York | 18 | $894,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $300,000 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $27,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| California | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $10,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $1,890 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Third Way Institute | Donation for educational purposes. | $750,000 |
| Hirshhorn Museum | Donation to support art museum. | $325,000 |
| Miami City Ballet | Donation to support the arts and dance. | $300,000 |
| NYU Langone Medical Center | Donation for educational purposes and medical research. | $250,000 |
| Blythedale Children's Hospital | Blythedale children's hospital. | $100,000 |
| Everytown for Gun Safety | Donation to support the end of gun violence. | $100,000 |
| Prep for Prep | Donation for educational purposes. | $75,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | Donation to support the arts. | $60,000 |
| Jewish Museum | Donation to support museum in preservation of jewish cultural heritage. | $55,000 |
| Gillen Brewer School | Donation to support education. | $50,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of New York City | Donation to support education. | $50,000 |
| Success Academy Charter Schools | Donation for educational purposes. | $50,000 |
| Central Park Conservancy | Donation for the support and preservation of central park. | $25,000 |
| New Jersey Ballet Company | Donation to support the arts and dance. | $25,000 |
| Seachange Capital Partners | Donation to support nonprofit merchant bank that increase the impact of nonprofits while offering leveraged opportunities for funders. | $25,000 |
| Dancers Workshop | Donation to support the arts and dance. | $15,000 |
| Grand Teton Music Festival | Donation to support the arts and dance. | $12,500 |
| American Parkinson's Disease Association | Donation for medical research. | $10,000 |
| Chanticleer | Donation to support the arts. | $10,000 |
| Congregation Emanu El | Donation for religious purposes. | $10,000 |
| Harvard Lampoon Annual Appeal | Donation as an annual contribution. | $10,000 |
| Publicolor | Donation to support youth development program of high-risk students. | $10,000 |
| Teton Raptor Center | Donation to support education of wildlife. | $10,000 |
| American Cancer Society | Donation for medical research and find cures to cancer. | $5,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Donation to support nonprofit investments and enriching communities. | $5,000 |
| National Parks Conservation Association | Donation to support the national parks. | $5,000 |
| Whitney Museum of American Art | Donation to support the arts. | $5,000 |
| Foreign Policy Association | Donation to support the american public's education of global awareness and foreign policy issues. | $2,500 |
| Boys Town Jerusalem | Donation for educational and religious reasons. | $2,000 |
| Taft School | Donation to support education. | $1,890 |
Officers and trustees
- John L Vogelstein
- Hans A Vogelstein
- Andrew A Vogelstein
- Barbara Manfrey Vogelstein
Questions people ask
Does The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2023, across 30 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn?
Its 2023 filing lists John L Vogelstein (Trustee), Hans A Vogelstein (Trustee), Andrew A Vogelstein (Trustee) and Barbara Manfrey Vogelstein (Trustee).
What does The John and Barbara Vogelstein Fdn fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.