Viridi Futuro Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Viridi Futuro Foundation is a private foundation in Durham, North Carolina. In tax year 2024 it gave $1.8 million in 35 grants; the typical grant was $10,800 and the largest $379,120. 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$1.8 million
- Number of grants35
- Typical grant$10,800
- Largest grant$379,120
- Assets$17.2 million
- New grantees26%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.4 million the year before.
26% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1.4 million | 32 | $17.0 million |
| 2024 | $1.8 million | 35 | $17.2 million |
How to apply
Viridi Futuro 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 Viridi Futuro Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to North Carolina.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | 13 | $680,606 |
| California | 4 | $397,420 |
| Virginia | 4 | $364,662 |
| District of Columbia | 7 | $179,851 |
| New York | 4 | $115,500 |
| Utah | 1 | $15,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature and Culture International | General support | $379,120 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center | General support | $352,162 |
| E O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation | General support | $298,979 |
| Saving Nature Inc | General support | $151,627 |
| Open Space Institute Inc | General support | $100,000 |
| Rachel's Network | General support | $69,851 |
| Natura International | General support | $60,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund | General support | $45,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance | General support | $30,000 |
| Georgetown University | General support | $30,000 |
| NC Conservation Network | General support | $30,000 |
| UNC Public Health Foundation Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Sierra Club Foundation-Nc Chapter | General support | $26,000 |
| NC Warn | General support | $20,000 |
| Conservation Trust for North Carolina | General support | $15,000 |
| Prospekt Mira | General support | $15,000 |
| Earthshare North Carolina | General support | $11,500 |
| Consultative Group on Biological Diversity Inc Biodiversity Funders Group | General support | $10,800 |
| Duke University - Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions | General support | $10,000 |
| Ecoamerica | General support | $10,000 |
| National Audubon Society Inc | General support | $10,000 |
| NC League of Conservation Voters Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Action for the Climate Emergency | General support | $5,000 |
| Greenpeace Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Journalism Funding Partners | General support | $5,000 |
| Natureserve | General support | $5,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General support | $5,000 |
| Optout Media Foundation | General support | $3,000 |
| Amazon Aid Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Carolina Advocates for Climate Health and Equity (Cache) | General support | $2,500 |
| Earthjustice | General support | $2,500 |
| Environmental Working Group | General support | $2,500 |
| Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (NRDC) | General support | $2,500 |
| Ocean Conservancy | General support | $2,500 |
| Rmi (Rocky Mountain Institute) | General support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Marcia Angle
Questions people ask
Does Viridi Futuro Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Viridi Futuro Foundation give?
$1.8 million in tax year 2024, across 35 grants, with a typical grant of $10,800.
Who runs Viridi Futuro Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Marcia Angle (Director).
What does Viridi Futuro Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly environment and conservation, international and education.