Vogt Foundation
Vogt Foundation is a private foundation, based in Lakewood, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 8 grants totaling $212K.
Vogt Foundation at a glance
In short: Vogt Foundation gave $212K across 8 grants in 2022 (avg $27K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $212,000
- +214.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $26,500
- +214.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $27,500
- Primary geography
- Washington (100% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Vogt Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was Caring for Kids ($35K). Together the top 7 received $172K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 31 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Vogt Foundation gives
- Giving grew 484% from 2019 to 2022. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $36K (2019) to $212K (2022). In 2022 it made 8 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $40,000 |
| Caring for Kids Fircrest, WA | General support | $35,000 |
| Lasa Lakewood, WA | Family permanency program | $32,000 |
| Nourish Food Banks of Pierce County Tacoma, WA | Lakes food bank | $30,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of South Puget Tacoma, WA | Summer healthy snack program | $25,000 |
| Communities in Schools of Lakewood Lakewood, WA | Lochburn after school program | $25,000 |
| Tacoma Concert Band Tacoma, WA | General Support | $15,000 |
| Springbrook Connections Lakewood, WA | General Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $-7,836 | $222,203 | $212,000 | 8 | $212,000 | — |
| 2021 | $230,039 | $22,637 | $70,971 | $67,400 | 8 | $67,400 | $19,066 |
| 2020 | $278,373 | $10,990 | $50,386 | $46,750 | 8 | — | $7,354 |
| 2019 | $327,954 | $20,236 | $40,759 | $36,300 | 7 | — | $15,777 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vogt Foundation is led by Michael J Rash, President, Director & Secretary on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2022 is compensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michael J Rash
President, Director & Secretary
On filings since 2019
$8K (2022)
Susan Rash
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to Michael J Rash (Pres/Dir/Sec).
Frequently asked questions about Vogt Foundation
How much does Vogt Foundation give each year?
Vogt Foundation gave $212K across 8 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2021 it gave $67K across 8 grants.
What is Vogt Foundation's typical grant size?
Vogt Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $27,500, and its average grant was $26,500, across 8 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vogt Foundation give grants?
Vogt Foundation gives mostly in Washington: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Tacoma, WA (3 grants) and Lakewood, WA (3 grants).
Does Vogt Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 50% of Vogt Foundation's 2022 grants with a stated purpose (4 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Vogt Foundation's largest grantees?
Vogt Foundation's largest 2022 grantees include Caring for Kids ($35,000), Lasa ($32,000) and Nourish Food Banks of Pierce County ($30,000), according to its 2022 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($40,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2022 grant dollars.
What is Vogt Foundation's EIN?
Vogt Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4579472. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 20, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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