Vergel Foundation
Accepts applications
Vergel Foundation is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $533,370 in 23 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $125,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$533,370
- Number of grants23
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$125,000
- Assets$17.6 million
- New grantees48%
Giving in 2025 was up from $239,500 the year before.
48% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $239,500 | 13 | $17.5 million |
| 2025 | $533,370 | 23 | $17.6 million |
How to apply
| Contact | John B Koegel 180 Varich Street Suite 1102, New York, NY 10014 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (212) 255-7744 |
| What to submit | Letter |
What Vergel Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17 | $363,370 |
| Arizona | 1 | $125,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $20,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $5,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet Society Inc | Charity | $125,000 |
| New York City Ballet | Charity | $100,000 |
| New York University | Charity | $60,000 |
| Discalced Inc | Charity | $50,000 |
| Leslie-Lohman Museum | Charity | $25,000 |
| The Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund | Charity | $20,000 |
| Various | Charity | $19,870 |
| Congregation Bnai Olam New York | Charity | $15,000 |
| Planned Parent Federation | Charity | $15,000 |
| Lambda Legal | Charity | $12,500 |
| Rothko Chapel | Charity | $10,000 |
| School of American Ballet | Charity | $10,000 |
| God's Love We Deliver | Charity | $10,000 |
| World Monuments Fund | Charity | $10,000 |
| Dominican Womens Development Center | Charity | $10,000 |
| Broadway Cares Equity | Charity | $6,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Reasearch | Charity | $5,000 |
| Barge Music | Charity | $5,000 |
| Contemporary Art Group Los Angeles | Charity | $5,000 |
| Dorot Inc | Charity | $5,000 |
| Edforg | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Joyce Theater Ny | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Metropolitan Opera New York | Charity | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert R Littman
- Sully Bonnelly
- John B Koegel
Questions people ask
Does Vergel Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Vergel Foundation give?
$533,370 in tax year 2025, across 23 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Vergel Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robert R Littman (President), Sully Bonnelly (Director) and John B Koegel (Treasurer & Secretary).
What does Vergel Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.