The Vogel Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting various charitable causes, with a strong emphasis on education and religious activities. Its mission includes providing general support to educational institutions, scholarships, and assistance to community and religious organizations. The foundation primarily serves educational and faith-based entities, reflecting a commitment to enhancing community well-being and supporting youth development. While its activities are concentrated in Iowa, it also extends support to organizations in neighboring states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A locally rooted Iowa nonprofit (often education or faith-based) with an existing relationship or visibility in the donor’s network, seeking general support or scholarships.
Good Fit
- • Organization is based in or operates heavily in Iowa.
- • Mission aligns with education, scholarships, religious or community support.
- • Has an existing relationship or endorsement from local leaders or previous grantees.
- • Request size matches observed awards (ranges from small awards up to six figures).
Geography
Observed giving is geographically concentrated: 87% of 2023 dollars went to the foundation's home state, though grants did reach recipients in six other states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows a broad recipient set (29 distinct recipients in 2023 and 49 in 2022), with a mix of education, religious, and community organizations despite some dollar concentration among the top grants.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (12 new recipients in 2023), but the foundation explicitly declares it funds only preselected organizations and no public application route or contact details were found, so unfamiliar applicants without relationships are unlikely to gain entry.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
