Viragh Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Viragh Family Foundation is a private foundation in Bethesda, Maryland. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 43 grants; the typical grant was $40,000 and the largest $400,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants43
- Typical grant$40,000
- Largest grant$400,000
- Assets$39.0 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2024 was down from $2.5 million the year before.
53% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $4.9 million | 46 | $35.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.5 million | 33 | $37.1 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 43 | $39.0 million |
How to apply
Viragh Family 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 Viragh Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 15 | $1.0 million |
| California | 5 | $423,333 |
| Maryland | 7 | $395,000 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $153,000 |
| Nevada | 3 | $132,750 |
| Texas | 4 | $80,000 |
| Minnesota | 2 | $75,000 |
| New York | 1 | $70,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $54,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACCESS Academies | Graduate Support Programs | $400,000 |
| California Institute of Integral St | Emerging Black Clinicians Fellowship (EBCF) & Bodies of Culture Fellowship | $166,333 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Don Bosco Cristo Rey Athletic Program | $130,000 |
| Access Institute for Psychological | In-School Mental Health Program | $100,000 |
| Huckleberry Youth Programs | General Operating Support | $100,000 |
| Crittenton Services of Greater Wash | Program Support + Anniversary Gift | $85,000 |
| Crittenton Services of Greater Wash | Goal Setting Girls, SNEAKERS, and PEARLS Programs | $75,000 |
| Ready Readers | Storytime Program | $75,000 |
| Sts Joachim and Ann Care Service | Housing Assistance, Bath Remodel, and Safety Project | $75,000 |
| Dream Builders Foundation | Clothing & Hygiene Lockers | $70,000 |
| Northern Nevada Literacy Council | High School Equivalency Certification Program | $60,000 |
| St Louis Crisis Nursery | Supporting the Helping Workforce | $55,800 |
| Temperance Training Foundation | General Operating Support | $54,500 |
| Tabernacle Community Development Co | Hebert Homes Project - CDA Homes | $50,000 |
| Turn the Page STL | General Operating Support | $50,000 |
| ACCESS Academies | Capacity Building Project | $50,000 |
| Doc's Recovery House | Renovation of Robert J. Felten Community Center & Buildout and Operations of Commercial Kitchen | $50,000 |
| Power4STL | The BRIC Mental Wellbeing Team | $50,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of Norther | Volunteer Training and Support in Community-Based Mentoring | $47,750 |
| Washington Jesuit Academy | Scholarships and Graduate Support | $46,000 |
| City Kids to Wilderness Project Inc | General Operating Support | $42,000 |
| New Futures | Scholars Program - Nursing Scholarships | $40,000 |
| Peter Paul Community Services | Urgent Funding for Warming Shelter | $40,000 |
| Power4STL | The BRIC Mental Wellbeing Team Salaries & Compensation | $40,000 |
| Mission Dolores Academy | Mental Health Program | $37,000 |
| Midtown Neighborhood Opportunities | Youth Development Van | $35,000 |
| Ashrei Foundation | Camp Indigo Point Scholarship Fund, a Project of Camp Manatowa | $30,000 |
| City Greens Market | Emergency Bridge Funding | $30,000 |
| Forcey Bible Church | English as a Second Language Program | $30,000 |
| Carson City Schools Foundation | Funding Future Dreams - Advanced Placement Testing | $25,000 |
| Sitar Arts Center | Building the Next Stage Campaign & Gala Sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Arrow Child Family Ministries | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Don Bosco Cristo Rey High School | Don Bosco Scholarship Society | $25,000 |
| Evangelical Free Church of America | Reach Global Crisis Response - Greenfield Tornado Response | $25,000 |
| Grassroots Crisis Intervention Cent | General Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Guardian Angel Settlement Assocatio | Facility and Technology Upgrade Initiative | $25,000 |
| Laurel Pregnancy Center | Scholarship | $25,000 |
| Mind Set Charities | MS & Positive Mental Health | $20,000 |
| SafeHaven of Tarrant County | SafeShelter | $20,000 |
| Good Shepherd Gracenter | General Operating Support | $20,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark S Viragh
- Katherine A Viragh
- Jean M Dahl
- Amanda Viragh
- Andrew J Viragh
Questions people ask
Does Viragh Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Viragh Family Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 43 grants, with a typical grant of $40,000.
Who runs Viragh Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mark S Viragh (President), Katherine A Viragh (Vice President), Jean M Dahl (Director) and Amanda Viragh (Secretary) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Viragh Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and health.