Volkswagenstiftung is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $782.2M. Net investment income was $9.7M.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9B
-4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$782.2M
+19.4% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$782.2M
+19.4% YoY
About Volkswagenstiftung
Based on IRS filings
Volkswagenstiftung is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9B in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $782.2M. Net investment income was $9.7M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,939,258,668 | $5,150,815,895 | $4,085,082,095 |
| Revenue | $512,061,151 | $1,179,927,202 | $482,978,744 |
| Expenses | $809,596,811 | $683,136,431 | $372,875,523 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $392,469,469 | $245,238,057 | $220,364,920 |
| Net Investment Income | $9,733,402 | $9,557,120 | $9,629,753 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Na - Section 4948b ($782,154,988).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NA - SECTION 4948B SALT LAKE CITY, UT | N/A | $782,154,988 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR GEORG SCHUETTE | SEC'Y GEN | 40 | $261,301 |
| FALKO MOHRS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| HANS MICHAEL HEINIG | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| BETTINA STARK-WATZINGER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| PROF DR VANESSA MIRIAM CARLOW | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR CORNELIA DENZ | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR CLAUDIA ECKERT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR CHRISTINE FALK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR JENS MARTIN GURR | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELKE HANNACK | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR SEBASTIAN LEHNHOFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DR JAN PLEFKA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| THOMAS SCHMALL-VON WESTERHOLT | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR PETER SCHRIJVER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PROF DR BIRGITTA WOLFF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Volkswagenstiftung?
Volkswagenstiftung is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT. It holds $4.9B in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Volkswagenstiftung?
As of 2024, Volkswagenstiftung holds $4.9B in total assets with $512.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $782.2M in 2024.
Where does Volkswagenstiftung operate?
Volkswagenstiftung has awarded grants in Utah.
What size grants does Volkswagenstiftung award?
In 2024, Volkswagenstiftung awarded 1 grants totaling $782.2M — an average of about $782.2M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Volkswagenstiftung's EIN?
Volkswagenstiftung's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1690493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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