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Vadon Foundation is a private corporation based in SEATTLE, WA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2014. The principal officer is Mark Vadon. It holds total assets of $53.6M. Annual income is reported at $6.2M. Total assets have grown from $1.6M in 2013 to $53.6M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees. Cultivate self-determination and sustainable futures for successive generations of indigenous people and cultures. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Washington and Montana. According to available records, Vadon Foundation has made 168 grants totaling $15.2M, with a median grant of $56K. Annual giving has grown from $1.9M in 2020 to $4.1M in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $5.4M distributed across 64 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $515 to $1.9M, with an average award of $90K. The foundation has supported 65 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Washington, Montana, South Dakota, which account for 68% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 17 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$50K
Average Grant
$58K
Largest Grant
$128K
Based on 33 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
Cultivate self-determination and sustainable futures for successive generations of indigenous people and cultures. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 168 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in WA, MT, SD.
Vadon Foundation has distributed a total of $15.2M across 168 grants. The median grant size is $56K, with an average of $90K. Individual grants have ranged from $515 to $1.9M.
Vadon Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Vadon Foundation is headquartered in SEATTLE, WA. While based in WA, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 17 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Lasarte-Meeks | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | $166K | $0 | $166K |
| Marilyn Vadon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Allison Barnes Vadon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Mark Vadon | PRESIDENT, TREASURER, DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$53.6M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$53.6M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
168
Total Giving
$15.2M
Average Grant
$90K
Median Grant
$56K
Unique Recipients
65
Most Common Grant
$25K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| TreehouseTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Ash Grove, CO | $175K | 2023 |
| Saas (Seattle Academy)TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $1M | 2023 |
| Salish School Of SpokaneTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Spokane, WA | $250K | 2023 |
| Stanford UniversityTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Redwood City, CA | $250K | 2023 |
| The Yarrow ProjectTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Tacoma, WA | $230K | 2023 |
| Mahchiwminahnahtik Chippewa And Cree Language RevitalizationTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Box Elder, MT | $160K | 2023 |
| Indigenous Peoples Power Project IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Rapid City, SD | $150K | 2023 |
| Indian Pueblo Cultural Center IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Albuquerque, NM | $140K | 2023 |
| Red Eagle SoaringTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $135K | 2023 |
| Inchelium Language And Culture AssociationTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Inchelium, WA | $125K | 2023 |
| Yellow Bird Lifeways CenterTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Lame Deer, MT | $120K | 2023 |
| National Indigenous Women'S Resource CenterTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Lame Deer, MT | $120K | 2023 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research CenterTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| Children Of The Setting Sun ProductionsTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Bellingham, WA | $100K | 2023 |
| University Of WashingtonTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $80K | 2023 |
| New Venture FundTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $75K | 2023 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community AcademyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Rapid City, SD | $75K | 2023 |
| United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc (Unity)TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Mesa, AZ | $75K | 2023 |
| Saad K'IdilyeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Albuquerque, NM | $70K | 2023 |
| Cheyenne River Youth ProjectTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Lincoln, NE | $65K | 2023 |
| 100 Horses Women Society IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Eagle Butte, SD | $61K | 2023 |
| Council For Native Hawaiian AdvancementTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Kapolei, HI | $50K | 2023 |
| Endazhi-Nitaawiging Qalicb IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Red Lake, MN | $50K | 2023 |
| Makoce Agriculture DevelopmentTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Porcupine, SD | $50K | 2023 |
| Tanka FundTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Kyle, SD | $50K | 2023 |
| Generations Indigenous WaysTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Lenoir, NC | $45K | 2023 |
| Camas FoundationTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Usk, WA | $40K | 2023 |
| Zuni Youth Enrichment ProjectTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Zuni, NM | $40K | 2023 |
| Thresh IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | New York, NY | $35K | 2023 |
| Oaye Luta OkolakiciyeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Pine Ridge, SD | $30K | 2023 |
| Ciesla Foundation IncTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Washington, DC | $25K | 2023 |
| Kwu CnxiTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Usk, WA | $25K | 2023 |
| Global Civic Policy SocietyTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Vancouver | $25K | 2023 |
| Nakoa FoundationTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Kailua Kona, HI | $20K | 2023 |
| Se'Si'LeTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Friday Harbor, WA | $20K | 2023 |
| Artist TrustTO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION | Seattle, WA | $13K | 2023 |