Private foundation · EIN 83-2734662 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Voorhis Foundation

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 2024 Form 990-PF: 3 grants paid, $1.5M total, median $400K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
3
$1.5M
Median grant
$400K
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$32M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Yu Ming Charter SchoolOakland, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1.0M
Alder Graduate School of EducationRedwood City, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$400K
Boys & Girls Clubs of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$66K

About this foundation

Voorhis Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2019. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Voorhis Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 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 Voorhis Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.5M across 3 grants, a median of $400K.

Where does Voorhis Foundation give?

California (3 grants), per its latest filing.

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