Viking Global Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Viking Global Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Stamford, Connecticut. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 423 grants; the typical grant was $950 and the largest $375,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$2.9 million
- Number of grants423
- Typical grant$950
- Largest grant$375,000
- Assets$7.1 million
- New grantees56%
Giving in 2024 was down from $3.7 million the year before.
56% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.7 million | 387 | $6.0 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 423 | $7.1 million |
How to apply
Viking Global Foundation Inc says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Viking Global Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 30 states, the most to New York. It also paid $5,450 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 197 | $2.0 million |
| Connecticut | 75 | $921,938 |
| Colorado | 1 | $204,000 |
| Massachusetts | 12 | $171,268 |
| Arizona | 2 | $75,125 |
| Virginia | 13 | $59,366 |
| California | 25 | $34,038 |
| Illinois | 9 | $16,375 |
| Pennsylvania | 11 | $14,770 |
| District of Columbia | 15 | $14,645 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advocates for Children | General support | $375,000 |
| Diaper Bank of Connecticut | General support | $241,000 |
| Lena Foundation | General support | $204,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | General support | $175,000 |
| Barbershop Books | General support | $150,000 |
| Children's Aid Society | General support | $150,000 |
| Educational Alliance Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Fund for Public Health in New York Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai | General support | $150,000 |
| Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| Read to Grow Inc | General support | $150,000 |
| New York Restoration Project (Nyrp) | General support | $125,000 |
| Barbershop Books | General support | $100,000 |
| Stamford Public Education Foundation Inc (Spef) | General support | $100,000 |
| Sanctuary for Families | General support | $80,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation of America | General support | $75,000 |
| Teaching Matters | General support | $60,000 |
| 914CARES | General support | $50,000 |
| Equity Advocates | General support | $50,000 |
| Room to Grow | General support | $44,300 |
| Futures and Options | General support | $35,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | General support | $25,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Lower East Side Ecology Center (Les) | General support | $24,000 |
| Fairgate Farm | General support | $23,000 |
| All Our Kin Inc | General support | $22,500 |
| Caf America | General support | $20,000 |
| Caf America | General support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | General support | $20,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Council for Philanthropy | General support | $15,000 |
| Horizons Green Farms Academy | General support | $15,000 |
| Stamford Public Education Foundation Inc (Spef) | General support | $15,000 |
| Brain and Behavior Research Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Building One Community | General support | $10,000 |
| Feeding Westchester | General support | $10,000 |
| President & Fellows of Harvard College | General support | $10,000 |
| Randolph-Macon College | General support | $10,000 |
| School of American Ballet | General support | $10,000 |
| University Settlement Society of New York | General support | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Molly Brethauer
- Brian Clark
- Andrew King
- James Sullivan
- O Andreas Halvorsen
- Rose Shabet
- Scott Zinober
Questions people ask
Does Viking Global Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Viking Global Foundation Inc give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 423 grants, with a typical grant of $950.
Who runs Viking Global Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Molly Brethauer (President), Brian Clark (Treasurer - Term Start 8/2024), Andrew King (Treasurer - Term End 8/2024) and James Sullivan (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Viking Global Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and health.