Viener Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Viener Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. In tax year 2025 it gave $13,055 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $230 and the largest $5,000. 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$13,055
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$230
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$890,131
- New grantees71%
Giving in 2025 was up from $9,525 the year before.
71% 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 | $15,625 | 10 | $277,836 |
| 2024 | $9,525 | 8 | $443,315 |
| 2025 | $13,055 | 14 | $890,131 |
How to apply
Viener 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 Viener Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 5 | $6,110 |
| Florida | 5 | $3,745 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $100 |
| Michigan | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Italian Cancer Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Florida Oceanographic Society | General support | $2,750 |
| Colby College | General Support | $2,000 |
| St Christophers School | General Support | $1,000 |
| Humane Society of the Treasure Coast | General support | $500 |
| St Jude Children Research Hospital | General Support | $500 |
| Cancer Research Institute | General Support | $250 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | General Support | $210 |
| Safe Space | General Support | $200 |
| Hibiscus Childrens Center | General Support | $195 |
| The Frick Collection | General Support | $150 |
| Yale University | General support | $100 |
| Turning Point Donkey Rescue | General Support | $100 |
| Friends of the Martin County Library System | General Support | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John D Viener
- Katherine V Riordan
- John D Viener Jr
- Karin B Viener
Questions people ask
Does Viener Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Viener Foundation Inc give?
$13,055 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $230.
Who runs Viener Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John D Viener (President), Katherine V Riordan (Vice President), John D Viener Jr (Treasurer) and Karin B Viener (Secretary).
What does Viener Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and science and research.