The Viyu Foundation
Accepts applications
The Viyu Foundation is a private foundation in Buffalo, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $133,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $40,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$133,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.8 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $120,100 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $120,100 | 18 | $2.7 million |
| 2024 | $133,000 | 16 | $2.8 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Cathy Wettlaufer 200 Delaware Ave Ste 1200, Buffalo, NY 14202 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (716) 566-1430 |
| What to submit | Letter form |
What The Viyu Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 8 | $92,000 |
| Iowa | 2 | $13,000 |
| California | 1 | $11,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $3,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Meadow Audubon Society | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Park School of Buffalo | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Miu - Sustainable Living Natural Sciences | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Buffalo Museum of Science | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feedmore Western New York Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of America | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kensington Conservancy | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Central & Western New York Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The International Institute of Buffalo | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New England Center for Children | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Natural Selection Foundation | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Old Fort Niagara Association | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pine Island Camp Inc | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Africa College Fund | Charitable | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- William R Dann Jr
- Jesse C Dann II
- Jesse C Dann Jr
- Marion T Dann
Questions people ask
Does The Viyu Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Viyu Foundation give?
$133,000 in tax year 2024, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Viyu Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists William R Dann Jr (Trustee), Jesse C Dann II (Trustee), Jesse C Dann Jr (Trustee) and Marion T Dann (Trustee).
What does The Viyu Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, education and science and research.