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Private Foundation
THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION
THE VOLGENAU FOUNDATION is a private foundation categorized as Private Foundation based in MCLEAN, VA. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $27.2M, expenses of $15.5M, total assets of $166.2M. Imperigo tracks 412 reported grants from this foundation totaling approximately $78.3M.
EIN: 541738281
MCLEAN, VA
Land Resources Conservation
NTEE: C34
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$27.2M
Total Expenses$15.5M
Total Assets$166.2M
Grants Given412
Grant Total$78.3M
Filing Years2019–2024
Sample Grants Given
VOLGENAU CLIMATE INITIATIVE
2 PAYMENTS TOWARD 2023 3-YEAR PLEDGE
$4,146,628
PLASTIC SOLUTIONS FUND A SPONSORED PROJECT OF ROCKEFELLER PHILANTHROPY ADVI
PLASTIC SOLUTIONS FUND
$500,000
CENTER FOR LARGE LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION
CATALYZING LANDSCAPE CONSERVATION AND CONNECTIVITY IN THE U.S.
$400,000
NATIONAL PARKS CONSERVATION ASSOCIATION
PROTECTING NATIONAL PARK WILDLIFE
$400,000
YELLOWSTONE TO YUKON CONSERVATION INITIATIVE
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - CONNECTING AND PROTECTING WILDLIFE HABITAT
$400,000
Showing up to 5 of 412 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Andrea Pearl
BOARD MEMBER
Chris Decardy
PRESIDENT
Ernst Volgenau
DIRECTOR AND VP, ADMINISTRATION
Jennifer Volgenau Wiley
BOARD MEMBER/EXECUTIVE VP
Jonathan Kaledin
DIRECTOR AND VP, ENVIRONMENT
Lauren Volgenau-Knapp
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.2M | $15.5M | $166.2M |
| 2023 | $40.6M | $14.2M | $154.6M |
| 2022 | $24.5M | $11.6M | $128.4M |
| 2020 | $63.0M | $13.7M | $100.3M |
| 2019 | $58.6M | $10.2M | $53.4M |
Between 2019 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $58.6M to $27.2M (-54%), with total assets most recently reported at $166.2M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in AK, AZ, CA, CO, DC, IL, and 4 other states.
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