Vogel Foundation
The Vogel Foundation is a philanthropic organization based in Orange City, Iowa. The foundation supports a broad range of charitable causes across multiple states and communities, with a particular emphasis on environmental beautification, health, housing, human services, and Christian-related initiatives.
Key facts about Vogel Foundation
- EIN
- 91-2068867
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 26
- Average grant
- $11,558
- Median grant
- $6,250
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (5 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Iowa (84% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vogel Foundation funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Vogel Foundation's 26 itemized 2025 grants were Iowa (84%), South Dakota (7%) and Michigan (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Orange City, IA (10 grants), Des Moines, IA (3 grants), Rock Valley, IA (2 grants) and Sioux Falls, SD (2 grants). 35% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Assistance to Community" (6 grants), "Assistance to Religious Activities" (3 grants) and "Assistance to Educational Activities" (3 grants).
Is Vogel Foundation open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 5 of 26 grantees (19%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+18%). Method
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$301K
+30.2% YoY
Grant Count
26
-16.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+55.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports environmental beautification programs and organizations involved with health, housing, human services, and Christianity. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus on its public materials, indicating a broad philanthropic approach.
Grantmaking
Grant Range
$70
Average Grant
$70
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation supports communities across multiple states, with primary giving in Orange City, Iowa. Geographic reach includes Iowa, New York, South Dakota, and other states. Specific communities supported include Des Moines, New York, Omaha, Alton, and Hull.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 26 itemized 2025 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
- Total Assets: $4.99 million (approximately $5.0 million)
- Annual Expenses: $495,800
- Annual Revenue: $1,214,682
- Asset Growth: 2.6% increase from previous year
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | — | — |
| Revenue | — | — | — |
| Expenses | — | — | — |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 3, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 31, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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 2025
Grant Size Distribution
208 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest recipients include NWC ($127,500), Luke Society ($20,000), First Reformed Church of Orange City ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NWC Orange City, IA | ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $127,500 |
| LUKE SOCIETY Sioux Falls, SD | ASSISTANCE TO RELIGIOUS AND MEDICAL ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| FIRST REFORMED CHURCH OF ORANGE CITY Orange City, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| HOPE HAVEN Rock Valley, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| JUSTICE FOR ALL Rock Valley, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| ATLAS OF ORANGE CITY Orange City, IA | ASSISTANCE TO RELIGIOUS FELLOWSHIP ACTIVITIES | $14,000 |
| WESTERN THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY Holland, MI | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,500 |
| ARNOLDS PARK FOUNDATION Arnolds Park, IA | ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY | $10,000 |
| DOVER CHURCH Orange City, IA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| LIVING HISTORY FARMS Urbandale, IA | ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Drew F. Vogel – Chairperson and President (serves voluntarily without compensation)
- Jean E. Vogel – Vice-Chairperson and Vice President (serves voluntarily without compensation)
- Bert Aarsen – Secretary (serves voluntarily without compensation)
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
From 2025 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drew F Vogel | Chairperson/President | 2 | — |
| Jean E Vogel | Vice Chair/Vice President | 2 | — |
| Bert Aarsen | Secretary | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Vogel Foundation fund?
The foundation supports environmental beautification programs and organizations involved with health, housing, human services, and Christianity. The foundation does not specify particular subject areas of focus on its public materials, indicating a broad philanthropic approach.
How do I apply for a grant from Vogel Foundation?
The foundation contributes only to pre-selected organizations and does not accept unsolicited applications. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
Where does Vogel Foundation make grants?
The foundation supports communities across multiple states, with primary giving in Orange City, Iowa. Geographic reach includes Iowa, New York, South Dakota, and other states. Specific communities supported include Des Moines, New York, Omaha, Alton, and Hull.
What size grants does Vogel Foundation award?
In 2025, Vogel Foundation awarded 26 grants totaling $301K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Vogel Foundation's EIN?
Vogel Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2068867. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Vogel Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
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Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.