Quick Stats
- Annual Giving: $3,972,500 (contributions, gifts, grants paid in tax year 2023)
- Grant Range: Based on 990-PF records, the foundation considers requests for $5,000 and more, with first-time applicants recommended to submit requests for no more than $25,000
- Geographic Focus: Global, with focus on communities where VF Corporation and their family of brands operate. Based on recent 990-PF grant records, recent giving has been concentrated in Colorado, California, New York, and international locations including Bangladesh, Guatemala, and Europe
- Application Method: Rolling (application form available on website)
- Number of Grants: 54 grants in tax year 2023
- Average Grant: $73,565
- Total Assets: $25,041,536
Contact Details
For technical questions regarding the online application process, contact Foundation Source at (800) 839-5316 or requests@foundationsource.com
Funding Priorities
The VF Foundation supports programmatic work strongly aligned with four main priorities:
- Thriving Outside - Making nature accessible to all to foster active and inclusive communities
- Protecting Our Planet - Driving sustainability in the apparel industry and outdoor recreation economy
- Powering Potential - Unlocking economic opportunity through education and advancing gender equity and social inclusion across the apparel sector, outdoor recreation industry, and skilled trades
- Humanitarian Relief - Supporting humanitarian relief and recovery efforts when disasters strike communities where VF operates
What They Don't Fund
- Event sponsorships
- Capital campaigns
- General operating support
Application Process & Timeline
Organisations apply through an online application form on the VF Foundation website. Qualifying organisations must be recognised as tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the U.S. Federal Tax Code (or international equivalent). Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. The foundation considers requests for $5,000 and more, with first-time applicants recommended to submit requests for no more than $25,000.
Grants are one year in duration, and organisations are eligible to apply for and receive one grant per year.
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