Vogel Foundation

OVERVIEW: The Vogel Foundation supports human services, housing, education, health and religion in Iowa.

IP TAKE: This is a low-key funder with both family and corporate connections that does not share substantial public information about its grantmaking guidelines. It does not have a website, which restricts transparency into grant strategies and guidelines.

PROFILE: Established in 2000, the Vogel Foundation is a private foundation based in Orange City, Iowa. Drew F. Vogel is the president of the foundation, while Jean E. Vogel is the vice president and Bert Aarsen is the secretary. Drew Vogel, a native of Orange City, is also the chairman of Diamond Vogel Paint and a graduate from Iowa State University. The foundation funds local efforts for human services, housing, education, health and religion.

Grants for Housing and Homelessness, Education, Public Health and Access, and Community Development

The Vogel Foundation’s tax records indicate that this foundation keeps its grantmaking close to home and provides support for programs, general operating support and scholarships. Past grants have gone towards after-school programs for youth, assistance for religious activities, financial coaching services and housing activities. House-painting efforts, youth activities and architectural preservation efforts also commonly secure Vogel’s support.  Religious grantees are typically from the Christian faith. Drew Vogel and his wife, Jean, have connections to the Northwest College of Orange City, the Iowa Business Hall of Fame, Iowa College Foundation, Iowa State Bank and Iowa Association of Business and Industry.

Past local grantees include Autumn Color Run, Atlas of Orange City, Des Moines Christian School and the Dickinson County Trails Association.

Important Grant Details

Grants range between about $100 and $15,000. The funder typically provides of a half-million dollars in grants per year. Grantmaking focuses on communities in the state of Iowa.

This foundation does not accept unsolicited grant applications from nonprofits and only supports pre-selected organizations. Direct general questions to the staff at 712-737-8880.

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