Vadon Foundation
Invitation OnlySeattle, Washington · EIN 46-3669945 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$3.5M
Organizations funded39
Typical grant$75,000
Total assets$53.6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $35,000 and $100,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
71% of grants went outside Washington.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Redwood City, CA | To support organization | $250,000 |
| Wambli Ska Okolakiciye | Rapid City, SD | To support organization | $250,000 |
| Oceti Sakowin Community Academy | Rapid City, SD | To support organization | $225,000 |
| Children of the Setting Sun Productions | Bellingham, WA | To support organization | $200,000 |
| Salish School of Spokane | Spokane, WA | To support organization | $200,000 |
| Treehouse | Ash Grove, CO | To support organization | $175,000 |
| Inchelium Language and Culture Association | Inchelium, WA | To support organization | $160,000 |
| Knife Chief Buffalo Nation Society | Porcupine, SD | To support organization | $140,000 |
| American Indian Youth Running Strong | Alexandria, VA | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Cheyenne River Youth Project | Lincoln, NE | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center | Seattle, WA | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Indigenous Peoples Power Project Inc | Rapid City, SD | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Spokane Language House | Spokane, WA | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Tanka Fund | Kyle, SD | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Yuchi Language Project | Sapula, OK | To support organization | $100,000 |
| Nkwusm School | Arlee, MT | To support organization | $95,000 |
| University of Washington | Seattle, WA | To support organization | $80,000 |
| Makoce Agriculture Development | Porcupine, SD | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Naca-Inspired Schools Network | Albuquerque, NM | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Oaye Luta Okolakiciye | Pine Ridge, SD | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Saad K'idilye | Albuquerque, NM | To support organization | $75,000 |
| United National Indian Tribal Youth Inc (Unity) | Mesa, AZ | To support organization | $75,000 |
| Yellow Bird Lifeways Center | Lame Deer, MT | To support organization | $70,000 |
| Camas Foundation | Usk, WA | To support organization | $60,000 |
| Kwu Cnxi | Usk, WA | To support organization | $50,000 |
| Ndn Collective | Rapid City, SD | To support organization | $50,000 |
| Generations Indigenous Ways | Lenoir, NC | To support organization | $45,000 |
| Global Civic Policy Society | Vancouver, CA | To support organization | $35,000 |
| Haida Roots | Seattle, WA | To support organization | $35,000 |
| Medicine Fish | Gresham, WI | To support organization | $35,000 |
| South Dakota Education Equity Coalition | Black Hawk, SD | To support organization | $35,000 |
| Standing Rock Community Development Corp | Fort Yates, ND | To support organization | $35,000 |
| The Hopi School | Kykotsmovi, AZ | To support organization | $35,000 |
| All Our Kin Collective | New Haven, CT | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Alliance for Felix Cove | Oakland, CA | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Black Hills Area Community Foundation | Rapid City, SD | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Blackfeet Eco Knowledge | Browning, MT | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Yehaw Indigenous Creatives Collective | Seattle, WA | To support organization | $25,000 |
| Artist Trust | Seattle, WA | To support organization | $12,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,472,500 | 39 |
| 2023 | $4,076,913 | 36 |
| 2021 | $1,928,528 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 17, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503219349102985
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-3669945
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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