Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation
The Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation is a private foundation based in Howell, Michigan. Its 2024 grants supported charitable organizations in Michigan, including organizations working in human services, health, education, food and community-building, arts, and youth leadership.
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation at a glance
In short: Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2024 (avg $84K), mostly in Michigan. 41% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,419,500
- -59.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 17
- -22.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $83,500
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $18,377,288
- -0.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 41% first-time grantees (7 of 17, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 3300 County Farm Rd, Howell, MI 48843
Phone: (517) 518-1685
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lacasa ($1.0M). Together the top 10 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
94 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 68 grants of 94 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All itemized 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 17 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation open to new grantees?
41%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 17 grantees (41%) were first-time recipients. With only 17 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $21K; repeat grants $127K. How we count
Medians: $10K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 53% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.2M (2022) to $4.5M (2021). In 2024 it made 17 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lacasa Howell, MI | Program Support | $1,000,000 |
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation Petoskey, MI | Program Support | $100,000 |
| Fund a Life NFP Brighton, MI | Program Support | $100,000 |
| The Ivy Table Brighton, MI | Program Support | $75,000 |
| Harvest Foods Inc Pontiac, MI | Program Support | $22,000 |
| Cleary University Howell, MI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Love Incof the Greater Livingston Area Howell, MI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division Southfield, MI | Program Support | $20,000 |
| Go-Liv-Co Horal Family Foundation Brighton, MI | Program Support | $10,000 |
| Raven Hill Discovery Center East Jordan, MI | Program Support | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,377,288 | $1,666,929 | $1,770,283 | $1,419,500 | 17 | $1,419,500 | $1,653,394 | $1,210,740 |
| 2023 | $18,485,174 | $1,023,397 | $3,669,222 | $3,461,000 | 22 | $3,461,000 | $1,011,361 | $1,159,001 |
| 2022 | $21,102,947 | $228,705 | $1,419,088 | $1,207,550 | 14 | $1,207,550 | $420,016 | $1,312,676 |
| 2021 | $22,323,194 | $2,020,059 | $4,760,811 | $4,482,500 | 23 | $4,482,500 | $2,008,577 | $1,589,874 |
| 2020 | $24,584,058 | $1,768,178 | $4,430,967 | $4,175,000 | 18 | — | $1,761,276 | $1,515,864 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation reported a distributable amount of $1.2M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the kinds of organizations it supports: LACASA says it protects and advocates for survivors of child abuse and domestic and sexual violence; Fund A Life says it helps people and families facing emotional and financial obstacles caused by major life-altering circumstances; and the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation says it funds research and supports patients and families affected by DIPG/DMG.
Other 2024 grantees describe their work as using food and hospitality to build community (The Ivy Table), providing business education (Cleary University), offering hands-on exploration of science, history, and art (Raven Hill Discovery Center), empowering teen girls as future leaders (Rhonda Walker Foundation), and supporting arts and cultural activities in Livingston County (Livingston Arts Council).
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 17 grants totaling $1,419,500. Grant amounts ranged from $2,500 to $1,000,000, with a median grant of $10,000. The largest awards included $1,000,000 to LACASA, $100,000 each to the ChadTough Defeat DIPG Foundation and Fund A Life NFP, and $75,000 to The Ivy Table.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Gwen Haggerty-Bearden as president and director; Steven Bearden as vice president and director; Jeffery Von Voigtlander as director; Peter Bowen as treasurer; and Casey Haggerty as director.
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation is led by Gwen Haggerty-Bearden, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gwen Haggerty-Bearden
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Casey Haggerty
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jeffery Von Voigtlander
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steven Bearden
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Bowen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation
How much does Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation give each year?
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation gave $1.4M across 17 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.5M across 22 grants.
What is Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's typical grant size?
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $83,500, across 17 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation that year got $21K on average.
Where does Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation give grants?
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation gives mostly in Michigan: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Howell, MI (6 grants) and Brighton, MI (4 grants).
Does Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 17 grants with a stated purpose on Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Support" (17 grants).
Who are Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's largest grantees?
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Lacasa ($1,000,000), Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation ($100,000) and Fund a Life NFP ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 85% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation?
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation reported $18.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $1.2M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation fund?
The foundation’s own mission is not stated in the available information. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's EIN?
Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5003935. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ted and Jane Von Voigtlander Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ted-and-jane-von-voigtlander-foundation-morg_c4840c7486d649a8b0cffcbf2609006b
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