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Vf Foundation is a private corporation based in WILMINGTON, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2004. The principal officer is Foundation Source. It holds total assets of $23.7M. Annual income is reported at $8.9M. Total assets have grown from $10.3M in 2011 to $23.7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 6 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. Funding is distributed across 4 states, including Colorado, District of Columbia, New York. According to available records, Vf Foundation has made 218 grants totaling $24.9M, with a median grant of $50K. Annual giving has grown from $8.5M in 2020 to $16.4M in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M, with an average award of $114K. The foundation has supported 124 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Colorado, North Carolina, District of Columbia, which account for 61% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 19 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$75K
Average Grant
$135K
Largest Grant
$1M
Based on 61 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.
Vf Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 218 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CO, NC, DC.
Vf Foundation has distributed a total of $24.9M across 218 grants. The median grant size is $50K, with an average of $114K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $1M.
The application deadline is PLEASE VISIT HTTPS://WWW.VFC.COM/RESPONSIBILITY/THE-VF-FOUNDATION. Qualifying organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Federal Tax Code (or international equivalent). The VF Foundation does not fund event sponsorships, capital campaigns or general operating support. An application form is available on the foundation's website.
Vf Foundation is headquartered in WILMINGTON, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 19 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Benitez | Pres, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anthony Cottonaro | Treas | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Anita Z Graham | Dir, Vice-Chair of the Board | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Laura C Meagher | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Steven E Rendle | Chairman of the Board, Dir | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jenn Simm | Dir, Sec | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$23.7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$23.7M
Grants Paid
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Contributions
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Net Investment Income
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Distribution Amount
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Total Grants
218
Total Giving
$24.9M
Average Grant
$114K
Median Grant
$50K
Unique Recipients
124
Most Common Grant
$50K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University Of DenverLeadership in the Outdoor Recreation Industry (LORI) Program | Denver, CO | $1M | 2022 |
| The Outdoor FoundationThrive Outside National Youth Engagement Initiative (Thrive Denver and Powering Thrive) | Boulder, CO | $500K | 2022 |
| Uvalde Cisd Moving Forward FoundationOutdoor Elements in the Building a Brighter Future - Uvalde Moving Forward Elementary Campus in the Uvalde CISD Project | Uvalde, TX | $500K | 2022 |
| Nature ConservancyRefine, Design and Activate Regenerative Ranching Toolbox & Development of a Virtual Fence User Guide | Arlington, VA | $350K | 2022 |
| Greensboro Chamber FoundationGROW Pledge Installment | Greensboro, NC | $300K | 2022 |
| United Nations Foundation IncResilience Fund for Women in Global Value Chains, April 1, 2023 through March 31, 202 | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| United States Association For UnhcrUkrainian Refugee Crisis Response | Washington, DC | $250K | 2022 |
| Trust For Public LandTPL Community Schoolyards: Catalyzing change in tribal communities and advancing our movement in Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | $250K | 2022 |
| Forum For The Future Us IncGrowing our Future | Brooklyn, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Wateraid America IncIncreasing access to climate-resilient water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services for marginalized communities and championing women's leadership for inclusive services in Kandal Province, Cambodia | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| United States Fund For UnicefSupporting Early Childhood Development (ECD) in Bangladesh | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Girl Scouts Of The United States Of AmericaGirl Scouts of the USA | New York, NY | $250K | 2022 |
| Soil Health InstituteU.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund | Morrisville, NC | $250K | 2022 |
| Colorado State University FoundationSalazar Center Conservation Impact Challenge Accelerator | Fort Collins, CO | $240K | 2022 |
| Impact Farming Foundation IncEnvironmental Innovation and Financial Tools for Haitian Smallholder Farmers | Montrose, NY | $200K | 2022 |
| Yma Fashion Scholarship FundTHE VF FOUNDATION x FSF: Advancing Equity and Inclusion in the Fashion Industry's Talent and Leadership Pipeline | New York, NY | $180K | 2022 |
| Friends Of Greensboro Parks And RecreationKeeley Park Adaptive Mountain Bike Trail | Greensboro, NC | $150K | 2022 |
| National Forest FoundationCatalyzing Conservation & Creating Worthy Work through the Colorado Front Range Trail Stewardship Strike Team: Phase 2 | Missoula, MT | $145K | 2022 |
| Savory Institute Org IncLanding Impact Across the Iberian Peninsula | Boulder, CO | $138K | 2022 |
| United Way Of Greater Greensboro IncUnited Way of Greater Greensboro Family Success Centers (FSC) | Greensboro, NC | $100K | 2022 |
| Denver Civic Ventures Inc5280 Trail Community Involvement | Denver, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| Get Lit Words Ignite IncGet Lit Uni(verse) | Los Angeles, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Denver Public Schools FoundationLights On After School | Denver, CO | $100K | 2022 |
| The Biomimicry InstituteDesign for Decomposition | Missoula, MT | $100K | 2022 |
| Give2asiaShimmy - Community Development and Empowerment for Bangladeshi Workers | Oakland, CA | $100K | 2022 |