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Volkswagenstiftung

Private foundation UTEIN 52-1690493

Volkswagenstiftung is a private foundation based in Salt Lake Cty, UT (EIN 52-1690493). Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing reports about $655M in grants paid across 1 awards in 2023. Its largest giving areas are Philanthropy. This profile is built from public 990-PF giving history — it reflects what the funder has actually funded, not an open call for proposals.

$655M
Grants paid (FY2023)
1
Grants awarded
$655M
Avg grant
$655M
Median grant
Philanthropy

Funding capacity & financials (FY2023)

From Volkswagenstiftung's IRS Form 990. Assets show capacity; the giving rate shows how actively they deploy it (a private foundation must pay out ~5%/yr) — useful for sizing your ask.

$6.0B
Total assets (capacity)
11% of assets
Annual giving rate
$512M
Gross income

Leadership & board

Officers, directors & key staff from Volkswagenstiftung's IRS Form 990 (Part VII).

Dr Georg Schuette
SEC'Y GEN
$249K
Bjoern Thuemler
CHAIR
Hans Michael Heinig
VICE CHAIR
Bettina Stark-Watzinger
VICE CHAIR
Prof Dr Thomas Carell
TRUSTEE
Prof Dr Vanessa Miriam Carlow
TRUSTEE
Prof Dr Cornelia Denz
TRUSTEE
Prof Dr Claudia Eckert
TRUSTEE
Prof Dr Christine Falk
TRUSTEE
Prof Dr Jens Martin Gurr
TRUSTEE
Elke Hannack
TRUSTEE
Prof Dr Sebastian Lehnhoff
TRUSTEE

Who does the Volkswagenstiftung fund?

The Volkswagenstiftung is a private foundation that awards grants primarily in UT. According to its most recent IRS Form 990-PF filing (FY2023), it paid about $655M across 1 grants, concentrated in Philanthropy.

What types of organizations does the Volkswagenstiftung fund?

The Volkswagenstiftung's recent grants went to nonprofits and institutions working in Philanthropy. Recent recipients include Na - Section 4948b. Because giving is reported in aggregate on the 990-PF, the best signal of fit is the funder's giving history below.

How much does the Volkswagenstiftung give, and what is a typical grant?

In FY2023, the Volkswagenstiftung awarded about $655M across 1 grants — an average grant of about $655M and a median of about $655M.

Where does the Volkswagenstiftung award grants?

The Volkswagenstiftung awards grants primarily in UT, based on the locations of the recipient organizations in its 990-PF giving records.

Does the Volkswagenstiftung accept unsolicited grant applications?

Like most private foundations, the Volkswagenstiftung generally does not publish an open application cycle — many fund by invitation or through existing relationships. This profile reflects the funder's giving history from public IRS Form 990-PF filings, not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the Volkswagenstiftung's current guidelines before reaching out.

Who are recent Volkswagenstiftung grant recipients?

Recent Volkswagenstiftung grant recipients include Na - Section 4948b ($655M). The full recipient list and giving history are available on GrantSonar.

Example Volkswagenstiftung grant recipients

A sample from the funder's 990-PF giving records. The full list is on GrantSonar.

Na - Section 4948bUT$655M

Based on the Volkswagenstiftung's public IRS Form 990-PF filings (most recent: FY2023). 990 data reflects giving history and typically lags 1–2 years; it is not an open call for proposals. Always confirm the funder's current guidelines before applying.

Built from 236,000+ U.S. grantmaking foundations and 4.6 million itemized grant records in public IRS Form 990 / 990-PF filings (135,000+ funders with itemized giving history).

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