The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $98,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $47,000. 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$98,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$47,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2024 was up from $52,250 the year before.
29% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $103,600 | 26 | $543,980 |
| 2023 | $52,250 | 10 | $742,853 |
| 2024 | $98,500 | 14 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel 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 The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 11 | $88,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Opera Foundation | General | $47,000 |
| Grace Church School | General | $11,000 |
| Trinity School | General | $10,000 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola | General | $5,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | General | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | General | $5,000 |
| Group for the East End | General | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | General | $5,000 |
| New York University | General | $2,500 |
| Marymount School | General | $1,000 |
| St Davids School | General | $1,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | General | $500 |
| Clarion Society | General | $250 |
| The Buckley School | General | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John C Pierce
- Melinda F Vanden Heuvel
- Ashley von Perfall
- Barbara Nienaltowski
Questions people ask
Does The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc give?
$98,500 in tax year 2024, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists John C Pierce (President), Melinda F Vanden Heuvel (Chairman), Ashley von Perfall (Secretary) and Barbara Nienaltowski (Assistant Secretary).
What does The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.