The Vibrant Village Foundation
The Vibrant Village Foundation is a private foundation established in 2010 and headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon. The foundation provides direct assistance and grants to vulnerable communities worldwide, with a focus on long-term, measurable impact. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation with a distinctive bottom-up approach that prioritizes locally-led organizations and multi-year partnerships centered on shared learning and mutual accountability.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$100.3M
+7.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$3.1M
-8.6% YoY
Grant Count
42
-6.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$73K
-2.1% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vibrant Village Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To advance wellbeing and resilience in rural communities in Africa and Latin America through dynamic, long-term partnerships.
Support Areas:
- Nutrition and health
- Clean water
- Agriculture
- Education
- Arts and economic development
- Food security
- Family health
- Financial wellbeing
Regional Program Focus:
Kenya: The foundation's integrated program emphasizes wealth creation, literacy, and livelihoods through three core areas: (1) education equity and literacy for primary school students; (2) rural enterprise, innovations and development supporting business-minded groups, entrepreneurship, and village savings and loan associations (VSLAs); and (3) regenerative agriculture transformation connecting small and medium-scale farmers to mechanized services, reliable markets, and innovative financing.
Ghana: An integrated program for poverty reduction and social transformation with three core components: (1) livelihoods, food security, and empowerment of women through sustainable agricultural practices and income-generating opportunities; (2) gender equality promotion through village savings and loan groups; and (3) additional community development initiatives.
Central America: The foundation also operates in Guatemala and Honduras.
Grantmaking
The foundation distinguishes itself through its commitment to unrestricted funding, with 87% of partners receiving unrestricted grants in 2024. Multi-year support and organizational capacity building beyond financial grants are core to the foundation's strategy. In 2024, 93% of grant partners were locally-led organizations, and 41% were women-led organizations.
Grant Range
** $10,000 - $175,000
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation operates across Africa and Latin America:
- Africa: Ghana, Kenya
- Central America: Guatemala, Honduras
- Total Countries: 20 countries worldwide
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets & Revenue (2024):
- Total Assets: $93.7 million
- Annual Giving: $4.12 million
- Total Revenues: $14,352,738 (2023)
- Total Expenses: $5,841,203 (2023)
Cumulative Impact: The foundation has invested over $40 million in underserved communities worldwide since its establishment.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $100,313,993 | $93,720,717 | $85,021,824 |
| Revenue | $8,626,568 | $14,352,738 | $5,419,508 |
| Expenses | $5,972,602 | $5,841,203 | $6,004,952 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $4,777,592 | $4,822,129 | $4,786,874 |
| Net Investment Income | $4,190,659 | $8,342,665 | $3,331,214 |
| Distributable Amount | $4,735,399 | $4,231,132 | $4,423,658 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Fundacion Tierra Viva ($175,000), Desea Peru ($175,000), Kenya Drylands Education Fund ($170,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WORK BY FAITH DEVELOPMENT ASSOC (WOFDA) | SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND YOUTH TO DIVERSIFY AND INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF GOOD AGRONOMIC PRACTICES, FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND SKILL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. | $10,000 |
| WANDIKWEZA | PROVIDE HEALTH SERVICES TO RURAL HOUSEHOLDS THROUGH A COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER (CHW) MODEL. | $125,000 |
| UYPETD-LIBERIA | WORK WITH THE LIBERIA GOVERNMENT, INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS AND OTHER RELEVANT CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS TO SUSTAIN PEACE AND NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PROMOTE POLICY DOCUMENTS INCLUDING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS (SDGS) MOST ESPECIALLY GOAL 6 TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO SAFE DRINKING WATER, SANITATION AND HYGIENE SERVICES, MAPUTO DECLARATION, TO END GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE, PARIS DECLARATION AND LIBERIA PRO-POOR AGENDA. | $80,000 |
| URBANET | TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES AND CIVIL SOCIETY THROUGH PARTNERSHIP, STRENGTHENING AGENCIES OF POOR FARMERS AND EXCLUDED GROUPS FOR A SAFER ENVIRONMENT AND SUSTAINABLE SOCIETY. | $60,000 |
| THE NEEDY TODAY | SEEKING LASTING SOLUTIONS IN HELPING DEPLORABLE PEOPLE ACHIEVE A BRIGHTER FUTURE IN SIERRA LEONE. | $90,000 |
| ST GEORGE FOUNDATION | EMPOWER CHILDREN, WOMEN, AND COMMUNITIES THROUGH SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THEIR WELL-BEING, PROTECTION, AND DEVELOPMENT. | $100,000 |
| SONGTABA | IMPLEMENT A HOLISTIC MODEL TO IMPROVE ACCESS OF VULNERABLE POPULATIONS TO JUSTICE, FOOD, NUTRITION, HEALTH AND EDUCATION. | $90,000 |
| SOLIDLINKS | SUPPORT AND EMPOWER WOMEN, GIRLS AND THE YOUTH TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN IMPROVING THEIR LIVES BY EQUIPPING THEM WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THROUGH ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL PROGRAMMES. | $60,000 |
| SCORE - SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES FOR RESTORATION AND EMPOWERMENT | INCREASE ACCESS TO OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOUSEHOLDS TOWARDS OPTIMAL HEALTH, EDUCATION, ADVOCACY AND LIVELIHOODS; SUMMARIZED AS HEAL, THROUGH SYNERGISTIC, EMPOWERING, INNOVATIVE, PARTICIPATORY AND RIGHTS-BASED INITIATIVES. | $50,000 |
| RIGHT ACTION GHANA | SUPPORT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND POPULATIONS ESPECIALLY WOMEN AND YOUTH TO DIVERSIFY AND INCREASE FOOD PRODUCTION AND INCOME-GENERATING ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE ADOPTION OF GOOD AGRONOMIC PRACTICES, FINANCIAL INCLUSION AND SKILL TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Board & Executive Leadership:
- Kenneth E. deLaski – President and Director (founder; former Deltek CEO)
- Laura Koch – Executive Director
- Xavier Tissier – Director of Operations
- Sarah Goracke – Secretary and Director
- Sang Ahn – Treasurer and Director
- Kathleen Delaski – Director
- Jeremy Barnicle – Director
- Daphne Delaski – Director
- Dana Delaski – Director
- Osman Mohammed – Country Director
Workforce: The foundation employs 27 people, with significant presence in Kenya (15 employees, 29%), Ghana (6 employees, 12%), and the United States (4 employees, 8%).
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA KOCH | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $139,916 |
| KENNETH E DELASKI | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 12 | — |
| SARAH GORACKE | SECRETARY, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SANG AHN | TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATHLEEN DELASKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JEREMY BARNICLE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DAPHNE DELASKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANA DELASKI | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation held its 2025 edition of the grant partners' forum, demonstrating ongoing engagement with its grantee network and commitment to shared learning and partnership development.
VVF holds 2025 edition of grant partners\u2019 forum - The Business & Financial\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does The Vibrant Village Foundation fund?
**Mission:** To advance wellbeing and resilience in rural communities in Africa and Latin America through dynamic, long-term partnerships. **Support Areas:** • Nutrition and health • Clean water • Agriculture • Education • Arts and economic development • Food security • Family health • Financial wellbeing **Regional Program Focus:** **Kenya:** The foundation's integrated program emphasizes wealth creation, literacy, and livelihoods through three core areas: (1) education equity and literacy for…
How do I apply for a grant from The Vibrant Village Foundation?
**Grant Structure:** • **Grant Type:** Unrestricted multi-year grants (invitation-only through targeted outreach) • **Grant Range:** $10,000 - $175,000 • **Median Grant:** $80,000 • **Annual Giving:** $4.12 million (2024) • **Number of Grants:** 42 grants in 2024; 28 grants in 2023 **Grantmaking Approach:** The foundation distinguishes itself through its commitment to unrestricted funding, with 87% of partners receiving unrestricted grants in 2024. Multi-year support and organizational capacity…
Where does The Vibrant Village Foundation make grants?
The foundation operates across Africa and Latin America: • **Africa:** Ghana, Kenya • **Central America:** Guatemala, Honduras • **Total Countries:** 20 countries worldwide
What size grants does The Vibrant Village Foundation award?
In 2024, The Vibrant Village Foundation awarded 42 grants totaling $3.1M — an average of about $73K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is The Vibrant Village Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, The Vibrant Village Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Vibrant Village Foundation's EIN?
The Vibrant Village Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0745672. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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