Private foundation · EIN 20-8073833 · Phoenix, Arizona · Philanthropy & grantmaking

David S Vandenburgh Familyfoundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 12 grants paid, $485K total, median $25K. 58% of grants stayed in Arizona.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$485K
Median grant
$25K
Stays in AZ
58%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

12 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Banner Alzheimer's FoundationTucson, AZTo help end alzeheimer's$100K
Barrow Neurological FoundationPhoenix, AZSupport the research program to save human lives$100K
Friends of the ChildrenPortland, ORFoster care$100K
Salvation ArmyPhoenix, AZSupport local community$40K
St Mary's Food BankPhoenix, AZHelp feed hungry families throughout phoenix$40K
Casita CopanPittsburgh, PATo support casita copan$25K
NotmykidScottsdale, AZBuild a strong future for arizona youth and families$25K
Wild Earth AlliesChevy Chase, MDProtect at-risk wildlife, restore critical habitats, and enhance sustainable livelihoods$25K
Heard MuseumPhoenix, AZTo support heard museum$10K
Humane Society of the United StatesWashington, DCFuel efforts to make this a kinder, safer world for all animals$10K
Daily ChurchPark City, UTTo support daily church$5,000
Serve the FuturePhoenix, AZEmpower underserved youth through tennis$5,000

By state: Arizona 7 · Oregon 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · Maryland 1 · District of Columbia 1 · Utah 1

About this foundation

David S Vandenburgh Familyfoundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Phoenix, Arizona, tax-exempt since 2007. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does David S Vandenburgh Familyfoundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does David S Vandenburgh Familyfoundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $485K across 12 grants, a median of $25K.

Where does David S Vandenburgh Familyfoundation give?

Arizona (7 grants), Oregon (1 grants), Pennsylvania (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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