The Viniar Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Viniar Family Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.9 million in 87 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $587,500. 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$2.9 million
- Number of grants87
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$587,500
- Assets$98.3 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.6 million the year before.
22% 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 | $2.7 million | 73 | $45.3 million |
| 2023 | $2.6 million | 81 | $62.3 million |
| 2024 | $2.9 million | 87 | $98.3 million |
How to apply
The Viniar 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 The Viniar Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 51 | $2.1 million |
| New Jersey | 3 | $595,000 |
| California | 16 | $171,477 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $11,000 |
| Virginia | 2 | $5,500 |
| Connecticut | 1 | $5,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $2,500 |
| Washington | 2 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pony Power Therapies | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $587,500 |
| Columbia University | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Friends of the High Line Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Garden of Dreams Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $500,000 |
| Union College | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $250,000 |
| Columbia University - Weinberg Family Cerebral Palsy Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $75,000 |
| The Public Theater | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $55,000 |
| Los Angeles County Museum of Art | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $37,500 |
| Hudson River Park Friends | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| San Francisco Ballet Association | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| The Hamlin School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $25,000 |
| Santa Barbara Zoo | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $14,527 |
| Horace Mann School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $12,500 |
| The Young Mens and Young Womens Hebrew Association - the 92nd Street Y | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $12,500 |
| American Jewish Committee | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Church of the Holy Apostles | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Harvard Business School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| New York City Ballet | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Ny Presbyterian Fund | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Ramapo for Children | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Santa Barbara Bowl Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Ubuntu Pathways | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| United Jewish Appeal Federation of Jewish Philanthropies of Ny Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $10,000 |
| Lincoln Center Theater | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $7,500 |
| Moxi the Wolf Museum of Exploration and Innovation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $6,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,600 |
| Advocates for Children of New York | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Brooklyn Museum | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Children's Cancer Cause | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Dance Theatre of Harlem | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Don Bosco Preparatory High School | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Every Mother Counts | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Hire Heroes | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Hudson Guild | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| New Yorkers for Parks | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Firefighters Alliance | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
| Santa Barbara Police Foundation | To further the exempt purpose of the organization | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- David A Viniar
- Susan M Viniar
Questions people ask
Does The Viniar Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Viniar Family Foundation give?
$2.9 million in tax year 2024, across 87 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Viniar Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists David A Viniar (Trustee) and Susan M Viniar (Trustee).
What does The Viniar Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, environment and conservation and arts and culture.