Vadon Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vadon Foundation is a private foundation in Seattle, Washington. In tax year 2024 it gave $3.5 million in 39 grants; the typical grant was $75,000 and the largest $250,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$3.5 million
- Number of grants39
- Typical grant$75,000
- Largest grant$250,000
- Assets$53.6 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $4.1 million the year before.
46% of its 2024 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 | $1.9 million | 33 | $60.4 million |
| 2023 | $4.1 million | 36 | $50.1 million |
| 2024 | $3.5 million | 39 | $53.6 million |
How to apply
Vadon 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 Vadon Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to South Dakota. It also paid $35,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | 10 | $1.1 million |
| Washington | 11 | $1.0 million |
| California | 2 | $275,000 |
| Montana | 3 | $190,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $175,000 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $150,000 |
| Arizona | 2 | $110,000 |
| Nebraska | 1 | $100,000 |
| Oklahoma | 1 | $100,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $100,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | To support organization | $250,000 |
| Wambli Ska Okolakiciye | To support organization | $250,000 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community Academy | To support organization | $225,000 |
| Children of the Setting Sun Productions | To support organization | $200,000 |
| Salish School of Spokane | To support organization | $200,000 |
| Treehouse | To support organization | $175,000 |
| Inchelium Language and Culture Association | To support organization | $160,000 |
| Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society | To support organization | $140,000 |
| American Indian Youth Running Strong | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Indigenous Peoples Power Project Inc | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Spokane Language House | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Tanka Fund | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Yuchi Language Project | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Nkwusm School | To support organization | $95,000 |
| University of Washington | To support organization | $80,000 |
| Makoce Agriculture Development | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Naca-Inspired Schools Network | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Oaye Luta Okolakiciye | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Saad K'idilye | To support organization | $75,000 |
| United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc (Unity) | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Yellow Bird Lifeways Center | To support organization | $70,000 |
| Camas Foundation | To support organization | $60,000 |
| Kwu Cnxi | To support organization | $50,000 |
| NDN Collective | To support organization | $50,000 |
| Generations Indigenous Ways | To support organization | $45,000 |
| Global Civic Policy Society | To support organization | $35,000 |
| Haida Roots | To support organization | $35,000 |
| Medicine Fish | To support organization | $35,000 |
| South Dakota Education Equity Coalition | To support organization | $35,000 |
| Standing Rock Community Development Corp | To support organization | $35,000 |
| The Hopi School | To support organization | $35,000 |
| All Our Kin Collective | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Felix Cove | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundation | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Yehaw Indigenous Creatives Collective | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Artist Trust | To support organization | $12,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark Vadon
- Marilyn Vadon
- David Lasarte-Meeks
- Allison Barnes Vadon
- Georgia Vadon
- Evelyn Barnes
Questions people ask
Does Vadon Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vadon Foundation give?
$3.5 million in tax year 2024, across 39 grants, with a typical grant of $75,000.
Who runs Vadon Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark Vadon (President, Treasurer, Director), Marilyn Vadon (Director), David Lasarte-Meeks (Secretary, Director) and Allison Barnes Vadon (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Vadon Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.