The Vibrant Village Foundation
The Vibrant Village Foundation is a private foundation based in Beaverton, Oregon, that provides long-term funding and organizational support to local NGO partners and operates community development programs in Ghana and Kenya. Founded in 2010, it reports having invested more than $40 million in underserved communities and currently works with more than 40 partners in 14 countries.
The Vibrant Village Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vibrant Village Foundation gave $3.1M across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), top state District of Columbia. 21% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,079,000
- -8.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,310
- -2.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $100,313,993
- +7.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (9 of 42, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (2% 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 The Vibrant Village Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Invitation Only
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Current grant opportunities are by invitation only. The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligible organizations must be registered as independent local nonprofits, founded and led by people from the region where they operate, aligned with the foundation’s mission and assessment criteria, operating in an eligible low- or medium-ranked country, and have less than $1 million in annual revenue.
- Contact
Mailing address: 9450 Sw Gemini Dr 76518, Beaverton, OR 97008-7105
Phone: (503) 389-0047
Website: https://vibrantvillage.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vibrant Village Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Fundacion Tierra Viva ($175K). Together the top 10 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
173 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 86 grants of 173 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s mission focuses on rural communities in Africa and Latin America. Its eligibility criteria specify low- or medium-ranked countries in Africa or Central/South America and exclude organizations operating in countries with high security threats. Its website lists partner countries including Ecuador, Ghana, Guatemala, Haiti, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Peru, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zimbabwe. The foundation also operates community development programs in Ghana and Kenya.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Vibrant Village Foundation open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 42 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $71K; repeat grants $74K. How we count
Medians: $60K first-time, $75K repeat.
- 79% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+14%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 101% 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 $2.3M (2020) to $3.5M (2022). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $3.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fundacion Tierra Viva | Facilitate agroecological transition processes of rural farms through learning by experimenting so that they can improve their living conditions and are recognized and valued as farmers | $175,000 |
| Desea Peru | Install biosand water filters in homes, build and repair community water systems, train community health workers, and support community and economic development in the highlands of peru. | $175,000 |
| Kenya Drylands Education Fund | Develop a holistic approach to reduce barriers to access to education and increase school enrollment in rural kenyan communities | $170,000 |
| Acades | Build communities of economically empowered smallholder farmers and youth | $138,000 |
| Wandikweza | Provide health services to rural households through a community health worker (CHW) model. | $125,000 |
| Njira Impact (Previously Foccad) | Alleviation of human suffering from disease, hunger, poverty and social injustice by creating and implementing participatory and sustainable solutions | $125,000 |
| Lid | Lead in facilitating innovative and practical solutions that empower communities to derive sustainable benefits from their environment, economy, and society | $119,000 |
| St George Foundation | Empower children, women, and communities through services that enhance their well-being, protection, and development. | $100,000 |
| Mopada | Empower communities to champion their development aspirations and constructively challenge unjust structures, systems and ensure that women and children fully enjoy their human rights whilst living up to their obligations. | $100,000 |
| Footsteps Africa | Empower marginal women farmers to conserve, control and access sources of water for building their health and productive lives in last-mile villages in malawi. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,313,993 | $8,626,568 | $5,972,602 | $3,079,000 | 42 | $4,777,592 | $4,190,659 | $4,735,399 |
| 2023 | $93,720,717 | $14,352,738 | $5,841,203 | $3,368,754 | 45 | $4,822,129 | $8,342,665 | $4,231,132 |
| 2022 | $85,021,824 | $5,419,508 | $6,004,952 | $3,500,127 | 33 | $4,786,874 | $3,331,214 | $4,423,658 |
| 2021 | $102,151,744 | $9,433,107 | $5,328,669 | $2,694,101 | 28 | $4,377,845 | $6,416,040 | $4,246,855 |
| 2020 | $92,871,735 | $6,357,675 | $4,812,377 | $2,335,305 | 25 | — | $2,289,067 | $3,969,210 |
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.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation funds locally led organizations working in eligible countries in Africa or Central/South America. Its stated programs include support for education and literacy, rural enterprise and livelihoods, regenerative agriculture, women’s empowerment, water and sanitation, and child protection.
In Kenya, the foundation’s direct charitable activities focus on education equity and literacy, rural enterprise, and regenerative agriculture. In Ghana, its activities include smallholder agriculture and livelihoods, women’s empowerment, water and sanitation, and education and child protection.
One grantee, Global Fund for Children, describes its mission as partnering with grassroots organizations around the world to help children and youth reach their full potential and advance their rights.
Grantmaking
The foundation identifies organizations through outreach and follow-up when it sees alignment with its mission, values, and assessment criteria. Grants are usually unrestricted and awarded based on the grantee’s fiscal year. It seeks long-term, engaged partnerships and may provide support beyond funding.
In 2024, the foundation made 42 grants totaling $3,079,000. Grant amounts ranged from $2,000 to $175,000, with a median of $65,000. Notable grants included $175,000 to Fundación Tierra Viva for agroecological transitions on rural farms; $170,000 to Kenya Drylands Education Fund to reduce barriers to education in rural Kenyan communities; $125,000 to Wandikweza for rural household health services; and $50,000 to Global Fund for Children.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Laura Koch as executive director; Kenneth E. deLaski as president and director; Sarah Goracke as secretary and director; and Sang Ahn as treasurer and director. Other directors listed are Kathleen Delaski, Jeremy Barnicle, Daphne Delaski, and Dana Delaski.
The Vibrant Village Foundation is led by Laura Koch, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Koch
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $140K (2024)
Kenneth E. Delaski
President & Director
On filings since 2023
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Barnicle
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sang Ahn
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Goracke
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daphne Delaski
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Delaski
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Delaski
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kathleen De Laski Grubb (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth E. De Laski (2020–2022) — President & Director
- Former: Sasha Muench (2020–2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $140K, to Laura Koch (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Vibrant Village Foundation
How much does The Vibrant Village Foundation give each year?
The Vibrant Village Foundation gave $3.1M across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.4M across 45 grants.
What is The Vibrant Village Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vibrant Village Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $65,000, and its average grant was $73,310, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vibrant Village Foundation that year got $71K on average.
Does The Vibrant Village Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on The Vibrant Village Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are The Vibrant Village Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vibrant Village Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Fundacion Tierra Viva ($175,000), Desea Peru ($175,000) and Kenya Drylands Education Fund ($170,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 17% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vibrant Village Foundation?
The Vibrant Village Foundation reported $100.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Vibrant Village Foundation fund?
The foundation funds locally led organizations working in eligible countries in Africa or Central/South America. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vibrant Village Foundation?
Current grant opportunities are by invitation only. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does The Vibrant Village Foundation make grants?
The foundation’s mission focuses on rural communities in Africa and Latin America. Its eligibility criteria specify low- or medium-ranked countries in Africa or Central/South America and exclude organizations operating in countries with high security threats.
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.
Does The Vibrant Village 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.
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