Violet World Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Violet World Foundation is a private foundation in Ft Mitchell, Kentucky. In tax year 2025 it gave $434,500 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $7,250 and the largest $55,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$434,500
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$7,250
- Largest grant$55,000
- Assets$11.7 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2025 was up from $398,000 the year before.
5% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $396,500 | 43 | $10.1 million |
| 2024 | $398,000 | 38 | $10.9 million |
| 2025 | $434,500 | 40 | $11.7 million |
How to apply
Violet World Foundation 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 Violet World Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 35 | $404,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,500 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $5,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco | General operating support | $55,000 |
| The Lab | Renovation campaign | $50,000 |
| Mandela Partners | General operating support | $28,000 |
| San Francisco General Hospital Fdn | Eatsf bay area programming | $27,500 |
| Jamestown Community Center | General operating support | $17,000 |
| The Lab | General operating support | $15,000 |
| Mypath | General operating support | $14,000 |
| Art of Yoga Project | General operating support | $12,500 |
| Bayview Hunters Point Center for the Arts - Baycat | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Brava for Women in the Arts | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Creativity Explored | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Grid Alternatives | Grid bay area | $11,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Root Division | General operating support | $11,000 |
| San Francisco Birth Center Foundation | General operating support | $11,000 |
| Central American Resource Center | General operating support | $10,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | Gaza support | $10,000 |
| Live Oak A Learning Center for Children | Live oak fund general ops support | $9,000 |
| At the Crossroads | General operating support | $8,500 |
| Counterpulse | General operating support | $8,500 |
| Destiny Arts Center | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Urban Tilth | General operating support | $6,000 |
| Amah Mutsun Land Trust | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Bay Area Video Coalition | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Lotus Bloom | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Sandy Hook Promise Foundation | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Southern Exposure | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Women's Audio Mission | General operating support | $5,500 |
| Care | Sudan humanitarian crisis support | $5,000 |
| First Responder Support Network | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Good Samaritan Family Resource Center of San Francisco | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Ifwhenhow | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Jamestown Community Center | General operating support | $5,000 |
| Mission Asset Fund | Alma fund | $5,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds | General operating support | $5,000 |
| World Central Kitchen Inc | Ukraine support | $5,000 |
| Natural Resources All Families Fdn Inc | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Randall Museum Friends | General operating support | $2,500 |
| Matter of Trust | Heart of the city farmers market | $1,500 |
| Intersection for the Arts | Red poppy art house | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert Michael Scagliotti
- Miya R Peard
Questions people ask
Does Violet World Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Violet World Foundation give?
$434,500 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $7,250.
Who runs Violet World Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert Michael Scagliotti (President & Dir) and Miya R Peard (Secretary, Treasurer & Dir).
What does Violet World Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, arts and culture and community development.