Viola Foundation
Accepts applications
Viola Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,500
- Assets$186,620
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2025 was up from $12,000 the year before.
63% of its 2025 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 | $13,485 | 12 | $105,228 |
| 2024 | $12,000 | 5 | $135,773 |
| 2025 | $12,500 | 8 | $186,620 |
How to apply
| Contact | Sallly Ketcham Viola Foundation 3801 Kennett Pike Ste C201, Wilmington, DE 19807 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (302) 622-9191 |
| What to submit | Amount of request;reason for need; use of funds; website address |
| Deadlines | 12/31 |
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Connecticut.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 4 | $6,500 |
| New York | 2 | $3,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $2,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Project Sage | General support | $2,500 |
| Planned Parenhood | General support | $2,000 |
| CT Foodshare | General support | $2,000 |
| Food of Life | General support | $2,000 |
| The Fresh Air Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| American Indian College Fund | General support | $1,000 |
| Salisbury Farmily Service | General support | $1,000 |
| Music Mountain Inc | General support | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Sally Ketcham
- Avery Travis
Questions people ask
Does Viola Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: 12/31.
How much does Viola Foundation give?
$12,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Viola Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Sally Ketcham (Trustee/President) and Avery Travis (Trustee).