Vranos Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Vranos Foundation is a private foundation in Pennington, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.6 million in 49 grants; the typical grant was $35,000 and the largest $1.7 million. 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$4.6 million
- Number of grants49
- Typical grant$35,000
- Largest grant$1.7 million
- Assets$330,043
- New grantees35%
Giving in 2024 was up from $3.8 million the year before.
35% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $3.8 million | 50 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $4.6 million | 49 | $330,043 |
How to apply
Vranos 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 Vranos Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 11 states, the most to Massachusetts. It also paid $37,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 2 | $1.8 million |
| New York | 19 | $1.5 million |
| Connecticut | 15 | $622,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $250,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $110,000 |
| California | 2 | $108,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $100,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $65,000 |
| New Jersey | 2 | $55,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Stem cell institute | $1.7 million |
| Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center | Unrestricted general | $500,000 |
| Yale University | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Unrestricted general | $250,000 |
| Columbia University | Unrestricted general | $235,000 |
| Hospital for Special Surgery | Unrestricted general | $138,167 |
| Hopkins School | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Chicago Hope Academy | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| Duke University Health System Inc | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| University of Southern California | Unrestricted general | $100,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Hedge Funds Care Inc | Unrestricted general | $75,000 |
| Casa NYC | Unrestricted general | $71,000 |
| Gabrielles Angel Foundation for Cancer | Unrestricted general | $65,000 |
| East Harlem School at Exodus House | Unrestricted general | $55,000 |
| Africa Transformational Initiative | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Worcester Polytechnic Institute | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Irc - International Rescue Committee | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of NJ | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Regenerative Sportscare Foundation Inc | Unrestricted general | $50,000 |
| Pacific House Inc | Unrestricted general | $47,000 |
| The Open Door Shelter Inc | Unrestricted general | $38,000 |
| Peruvian Paws Association | Unrestricted general | $37,000 |
| Domus | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Robin Hood Foundation | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| World Childhood Foundation | Unrestricted general | $35,000 |
| Hildegard Behrens Foundation | Unrestricted general | $30,000 |
| Yale New Haven Hospital | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| CLC of Fairfield County | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Hang Time | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Lea's Fdn for Leukemia Research Inc | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ny Police Fire Widows Childrens Fund | Unrestricted general | $25,000 |
| Ecsa Ellington Cmty Scholarship Assn | Unrestricted general | $20,000 |
| Villa Maria Academy | Unrestricted general | $15,000 |
| Save the Sound | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Philoptochos Social Services | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Viennese Opera Ball | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Starelief and Pet Assistance Inc | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Financial Journalism | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of FSW | Unrestricted general | $10,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Ledley
- Michael Vranos
Questions people ask
Does Vranos Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vranos Foundation give?
$4.6 million in tax year 2024, across 49 grants, with a typical grant of $35,000.
Who runs Vranos Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James Ledley (Trustee) and Michael Vranos (Trustee).
What does Vranos Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and international.