Private foundation · Wilmington, DE (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
The Vf Foundation
In 2024 it gave 2 grants worth $35,000 to Tennessee groups, 1 of them in Shelby County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $25,000.
Takes applications. See how to apply below.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $35,000 · 1 in Shelby County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $25,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $17,500, its middle Tennessee grant. First-time winners usually get less than repeat ones.
- Where it gives
- Shelby County, Davidson County · plus 42 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 100% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2024 were new (not funded in 2023): 2 of 2.
- Total giving that year
- $3.4 million
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.4M | $35K | 2 |
| 2023 | $4M | — | 0 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- The Vf Foundation · Denver · (720) 778-4000 · Foundation@vfc.com
- What to send
- Please visit https://www.vfc.com/responsibility/the-vf-foundation
- Deadlines
- January 1 through February 1, 2024
Next one: Feb 1, 2027 if the dates haven't changed since its 2024 filing - Limits
- Qualifying organizations must be recognized as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Federal Tax Code (or international equivalent).
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2024. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Bracken DarrellChairman of the board
- Doug HassmanDir, treas
- Brent HyderVice-chair of the board
- Jennifer S SimDir, sec
- Colin WheelerDir, pres
As listed in its 2024 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Memphis Rox Programs Operations (1 grant)
- Flood Relief and Recovery in Valencia, Spain (1 grant)
Tennessee organizations it funded
Shelby County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Church Health Center of Memphis Inc. | Memphis, Shelby County | Memphis Rox Programs Operations | $25K |
| Soles4souls | Old Hickory, Davidson County | Flood Relief and Recovery in Valencia, Spain | $10K |