Vija Celmins Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Vija Celmins Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Sag Harbor, New York. In tax year 2024 it gave $84,652 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $10,000. 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$84,652
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$5.6 million
- New grantees83%
Giving in 2024 was up from $45,000 the year before.
83% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,000 | 3 | $635,467 |
| 2024 | $84,652 | 18 | $5.6 million |
How to apply
Vija Celmins 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 Vija Celmins Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 13 | $52,010 |
| Oregon | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $10,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,642 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $5,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Lab of Ornithology | Research | $10,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $10,000 |
| The Noguchi Museum | To promote the arts | $10,000 |
| The Xerxes Society | General support | $10,000 |
| LSCP | General support | $5,642 |
| American Friends of Latvia | To promote the arts | $5,000 |
| The Drawing Center | To promote the arts | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General support | $5,000 |
| Individual | To promote the arts | $5,000 |
| Ddi | School programs | $3,000 |
| The Church Sag Harbor | To promote the arts | $3,000 |
| Individual | General support | $2,010 |
| Project Eats | General support | $2,000 |
| Individual | To support the arts | $2,000 |
| The Parrish Art Museum | To promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Individual | General support | $500 |
| Li Pine Barrens Society | General support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Vija Celmins
- Robert Rosen
- Michael Fitzgerald
Questions people ask
Does Vija Celmins Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Vija Celmins Foundation Inc give?
$84,652 in tax year 2024, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Vija Celmins Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Vija Celmins (President), Robert Rosen (Treasurer) and Michael Fitzgerald (Secretary).
What does Vija Celmins Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture.