John Volken Foundation
John Volken Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $39,295,263
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,106,137
- -72.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,063,457
- -76.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who John Volken Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $520K (2021) to $627K (2022). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $627K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| John Volken Academy | Supported Organization | $627,441 |
Ready to take the next step with John Volken Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $39,295,263 | $1,106,137 | — | — | — | $1,063,457 |
| 2023 | $38,300,644 | $4,079,556 | — | — | — | $4,526,228 |
| 2022 | $36,988,397 | $-1,165,901 | $1,213,296 | $627,441 | 1 | $-648,667 |
| 2021 | $42,630,995 | $311,654 | $612,819 | $520,000 | 2 | $980,404 |
| 2020 | $46,258,010 | $858,559 | — | — | — | $953,059 |
| 2019 | $45,899,451 | $1,932,156 | — | — | — | $1,856,584 |
About John Volken Foundation
Based on IRS filings
John Volken Foundation is a public charity. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $39.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John Volken Foundation is led by John Volken, President since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Volken
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chawna Volken
Director
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Brown
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seth Keeler
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carson Brown
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Bil Koonar (2019–2022) — Vice President & Secretary
- Former: Greg Gudbranson (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Terri Conger (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Christene Merrill (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about John Volken Foundation
How large is John Volken Foundation?
John Volken Foundation reported $39.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
Where does John Volken Foundation operate?
John Volken Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is John Volken Foundation's EIN?
John Volken Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2061670. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in John Volken Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
EPL Foundation
Columbia, MO
Assets
$18K
Grants
1
Total Given
$260K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
The Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports charitable and educational nonprofits in communities where Enterprise Mobility operates, focusing on health, education, arts, and disaster relief; applicants must be actively supported by an Enterprise Mobility team member, spouse, or domestic partner. Giving varies widely: it reported 9,499 grants in 2024, but its 2025 filing showed one grant of $101.4 million, so that amount is not a typical award. Applications are accepted at any time through eligible Enterprise-affiliated applicants; the Foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Sugar Ray Leonard Foundation
Granada Hills, CA
The organization is committed to funding research and care for pediatric type 1 & 2 diabetes and to create awarness for both diseases. To help children lead healthier lives through diet and exercise.
Assets
$91K
Grants
3
Total Given
$97K
Ostin Family Foundation
Encino, CA
Assets
$5.5M
Grants
4
Total Given
$156K
The Herzer Foundation
Woodland Hills, CA
Providing financial support for prevention of childhood diseases, child abuse and artistic development of children and to other 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations that carry out similar programs.
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
7
Total Given
$389K
The Mitzen Foundation Inc
Saratoga Springs, NY
The Mitzen Foundation supports small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved communities, community development, housing stability, equity, family and child welfare, education, health, food security, and animal welfare, primarily in New York’s Greater Capital Region and beyond. Its 2024 grants ranged from $7,500 to $250,000, with a median of $20,000. It makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.5M
Grants
7
Total Given
$448K
More similar funders
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from John Volken Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
John Volken Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?