Research Society for Victorian
Accepts applications
Research Society for Victorian is a private foundation in Fort Wayne, Indiana. In tax year 2025 it gave $82,900 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $3,734 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$82,900
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$3,734
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$3.1 million
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was down from $103,900 the year before.
100% 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 | $98,850 | 16 | $2.8 million |
| 2024 | $103,900 | 17 | $2.9 million |
| 2025 | $82,900 | 16 | $3.1 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Application Portal at HTTPSRS4VPORG 2704 Woodward Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN 46805 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (260) 485-1658, applications@rs4vp.org |
| What to submit | Our website www.rs4vp.org contains application instructions, eligibility criteria and exclusions, and a link to submit applications online. |
| Deadlines | October 15th |
| Restrictions | A curran fellowship winner may not hold other rsvp awards in the same calendar year. |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Research Society for Victorian funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Louisiana. It also paid $37,500 in 12 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Louisiana | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $19,400 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jessica R Valdez Co Louisiana State | Peterson fellowship | $20,000 |
| Katherine D Harris Co Tower Foundat | Leary development grant | $19,400 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $5,200 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $4,700 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $4,067 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $3,400 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $3,000 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $2,900 |
| Individual | Curran fellowship | $1,733 |
| Individual | Colby book prize | $1,000 |
| Individual | Colby book prize | $1,000 |
| Individual | Mitchell prize | $1,000 |
| Individual | Vanarsdel prize | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Priti Joshi
- Alison Chapman
- Troy Bassett
- Madeline Gangnes
- Kristie Blair
- Charlotte Boyce
- Ali Hatapci
- Erica Haugtvedt
- Linda K Hughes
- Annemarie McAllister
- Richard Menke
- Fariha Shaikh
Questions people ask
Does Research Society for Victorian accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: October 15th.
How much does Research Society for Victorian give?
$82,900 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $3,734.
Who runs Research Society for Victorian?
Its 2025 filing lists Priti Joshi (President), Alison Chapman (Vice President), Troy Bassett (Treasurer) and Madeline Gangnes (Recording Secretary) among 12 officers and trustees.
What does Research Society for Victorian fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international.