Vogel Charities Inc
Vogel Charities Inc is a private foundation based in Orange City, Iowa. It reported 11 grants totaling $1,063,635 in filing year 2025, supporting charitable organizations including a local community organization and a Christian school.
Vogel Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Vogel Charities Inc gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $97K), mostly in Iowa. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,063,635
- +23536.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- +266.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $96,694
- +6346.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $750
- Total assets
- $4,032,077
- -13.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Iowa (99% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vogel Charities Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states on its 2025 filing that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 408, Orange City, IA 51041
Phone: (712) 737-8880
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vogel Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Orange City Grow ($555K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 23 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 99% of grant dollars went to recipients in Iowa. The filing reports 0% each for South Dakota, Minnesota, and California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vogel Charities Inc gives
- 9% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 933% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 351% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Orange City Grow Orange City, IA | To Support Community | $555,000 |
| Orange City Christian School Orange City, IA | To Support Education | $500,000 |
| The Luke Society Sioux Falls, SD | Fund Drive | $5,000 |
| Atlas Orange City Area Orange City, IA | Fund Drive | $1,000 |
| Dutch American Heritage Museum Orange City, IA | To Support Community | $1,000 |
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | To Support Community | $750 |
| Food Bank of Siouxland Sioux City, IA | To Support Community | $450 |
| Okoboji Bible Conference Ministries Arnolds Park, IA | Fund Drive | $250 |
| Pacific Battleship Center San Pedro, CA | To Support Education | $100 |
| The Salvation Army Sioux City, IA | To Support Community | $50 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,032,077 | $947,161 | $1,069,569 | $1,063,635 | 11 | $1,063,635 | $400,772 | $303,421 |
| 2024 | $4,667,893 | $326,513 | $14,128 | $4,500 | 3 | $4,500 | $314,191 | $276,949 |
| 2023 | $4,355,238 | $205,032 | $461,537 | $450,000 | 2 | $450,000 | $176,725 | $256,134 |
| 2022 | $4,617,019 | $734,973 | $115,247 | $103,000 | 4 | $103,000 | $707,726 | $248,274 |
| 2021 | $3,992,017 | $182,569 | $305,250 | $300,000 | 3 | $300,000 | $153,598 | $241,436 |
| 2020 | $4,114,698 | $128,924 | $102,004 | $100,000 | 1 | — | $144,176 | $235,516 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Vogel Charities Inc reported a distributable amount of $303K for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community and education, as well as contributions to organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, health, and maritime history and education.
Orange City Christian School describes its mission as partnering with parents to educate hearts and minds to serve in Christ’s Kingdom. Food Bank of Siouxland describes its mission as leading Siouxland in the fight against hunger. Mayo Clinic says it aims to contribute to health and well-being through patient care, education, and research. Pacific Battleship Center says it seeks to ignite curiosity, connect communities, and enhance understanding of America’s role in maritime peace and prosperity.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 11 grants totaling $1,063,635. Grant amounts ranged from $35 to $555,000, with a median of $750.
The largest grants were $555,000 to Orange City GROW to support community and $500,000 to Orange City Christian School to support education. Other grants included $5,000 to The Luke Society for a fund drive, $1,000 to Atlas Orange City Area for a fund drive, and $1,000 to the Dutch American Heritage Museum to support community. Food Bank of Siouxland received $450, Mayo Clinic received $750, and Pacific Battleship Center received $100.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Frank Vogel is listed as president on the 2025 filing.
Vogel Charities Inc is led by Frank Vogel, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Frank Vogel
President
On filings since 2020
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Vogel Charities Inc
How much does Vogel Charities Inc give each year?
Vogel Charities Inc gave $1.1M across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $5K across 3 grants.
What is Vogel Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Vogel Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $750, and its average grant was $96,694, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vogel Charities Inc give grants?
Vogel Charities Inc gives mostly in Iowa: 99% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Orange City, IA (4 grants) and Sioux City, IA (2 grants).
Does Vogel Charities Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Vogel Charities Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Community" (6 grants) and "Fund Drive" (3 grants).
Who are Vogel Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Vogel Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Orange City Grow ($555,000), Orange City Christian School ($500,000) and The Luke Society ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Vogel Charities Inc?
Vogel Charities Inc reported $4.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.1M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $303K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Vogel Charities Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for community and education, as well as contributions to organizations working in areas such as hunger relief, health, and maritime history and education. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vogel Charities Inc?
The foundation states on its 2025 filing 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 Vogel Charities Inc's EIN?
Vogel Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7169167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Vogel Charities Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Vogel Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 8, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vogel-charities-inc-morg_d514b41217354ece8c0d88d7c028a043
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