The Vollmer Family Foundation
The Vollmer Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Napa, California. In 2024, it reported 25 grants totaling $354,500 to charitable organizations.
The Vollmer Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vollmer Family Foundation gave $355K across 25 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in California. 4% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $354,500
- -3.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 25
- -7.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $14,180
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,567,215
- +2.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 4% first-time grantees (1 of 25, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (87% 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 Vollmer Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 2020 N 3Rd Avenue, Napa, CA 94558
Phone: (707) 738-6835
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vollmer Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Venice Family Clinic ($50K). Together the top 10 received $270K.
Grant Size Distribution
149 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 137 grants of 149 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 87% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 6% to Virginia, 6% to the District of Columbia, 1% to Massachusetts, and less than 1% to Kentucky.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 25 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Vollmer Family Foundation open to new grantees?
4%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 25 grantees (4%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $15K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 92% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 103% 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 $346K (2022) to $428K (2021). In 2024 it made 25 grants totaling $355K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Venice Family Clinic Venice, CA | Day to Day Operations | $50,000 |
| Path Los Angeles, CA | Day to Day Operations | $50,000 |
| Ole Health Napa, CA | Day to Day Operations | $50,000 |
| Trout Unlimited Arlington, VA | Day to Day Operations | $20,000 |
| Napa Ed Foundation Napa, CA | Day to Day Operations | $20,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Washington, DC | Day to Day Operations | $20,000 |
| News Napa, CA | Day to Day Operations | $20,000 |
| Aldea Inc Napa, CA | Day to Day Operations | $15,000 |
| NAMI Los Angeles, CA | Day to Day Operations | $15,000 |
| American Friends of Neve Shalom Glendale, CA | Day to Day Operations | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,567,215 | $615,966 | $425,662 | $354,500 | 25 | $354,500 | $404,804 | $342,546 |
| 2023 | $6,435,904 | $220,650 | $434,461 | $368,500 | 27 | $368,500 | $102,016 | $321,045 |
| 2022 | $6,657,355 | $360,331 | $421,596 | $345,500 | 29 | $345,500 | $144,235 | $327,177 |
| 2021 | $6,718,606 | $537,675 | $513,224 | $428,000 | 32 | $428,000 | $251,661 | $367,488 |
| 2020 | $6,712,011 | $467,540 | $494,023 | $419,000 | 36 | — | $150,272 | $346,342 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vollmer Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $343K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. PATH describes its mission as helping people break the cycle of homelessness through tools for self-sufficiency. Venice Family Clinic says it provides primary health care to people in need, while OLE Health describes its work as providing compassionate care to promote healthier lives. World Central Kitchen says it provides meals in response to humanitarian, climate, and community crises. Napa’s NEWS describes its work supporting survivors of domestic and sexual abuse and promoting prevention, education, and advocacy. Aldea says it provides mental health, child welfare, and support services.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 25 grants totaling $354,500. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest grants were $50,000 each to Venice Family Clinic, PATH, and OLE Health. Other grants included $20,000 each to Trout Unlimited, Napa Ed Foundation, World Central Kitchen, and NEWS, and $15,000 to Aldea Inc. The stated purposes for these listed grants were day-to-day operations.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Shana Graham as president and trustee; Jacqui Murray as secretary, CFO, vice president, and trustee; and Jerry Vollmer as trustee.
The Vollmer Family Foundation is led by Shana Graham, President & Trustee on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shana Graham
President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacqui Murray
Secretary, CFO, Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jerry Vollmer
Trustee
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 The Vollmer Family Foundation
How much does The Vollmer Family Foundation give each year?
The Vollmer Family Foundation gave $355K across 25 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $369K across 27 grants.
What is The Vollmer Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vollmer Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $14,180, across 25 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Vollmer Family Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Vollmer Family Foundation give grants?
The Vollmer Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (6%) and District of Columbia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Napa, CA (11 grants) and Los Angeles, CA (3 grants).
Does The Vollmer Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 25 grants with a stated purpose on The Vollmer Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Day to Day Operations" (24 grants).
Who are The Vollmer Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vollmer Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Venice Family Clinic ($50,000), Path ($50,000) and Ole Health ($50,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Vollmer Family Foundation?
The Vollmer Family Foundation reported $6.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $355K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $343K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Vollmer Family Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supported. PATH describes its mission as helping people break the cycle of homelessness through tools for self-sufficiency. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vollmer Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Vollmer Family Foundation's EIN?
The Vollmer Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4185111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does The Vollmer Family 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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