Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust
Preselected recipients only
Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust is a private foundation in West Sayville, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $101,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $1,750 and the largest $15,500. 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$101,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$1,750
- Largest grant$15,500
- Assets$3.3 million
Giving in 2024 was down from $108,000 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $86,500 | 36 | $2.8 million |
| 2023 | $108,000 | 35 | $3.0 million |
| 2024 | $101,000 | 40 | $3.3 million |
How to apply
Its grants go to individuals, not organizations. Every grant in its 2024 filing was paid to an individual (for example a scholarship or assistance with costs), so it is not a funding prospect for a nonprofit.
Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust 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 Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Virginia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia | 16 | $37,000 |
| New York | 5 | $19,000 |
| New Jersey | 4 | $11,000 |
| Vermont | 1 | $8,000 |
| California | 5 | $6,500 |
| Wisconsin | 4 | $6,500 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $6,000 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Scholarship | $15,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $8,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $5,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $4,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $2,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $1,000 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Schlarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
| Individual | Scholarship | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- James Cole
- Brendan McCurdy
Questions people ask
Does Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust give?
$101,000 in tax year 2024, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $1,750.
Who runs Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists James Cole (Trustee) and Brendan McCurdy (Trustee).
What does Francis S Viele Scholarship Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.