Viapath Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Viapath Foundation is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2025 it gave $151,500 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$151,500
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees57%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,000 the year before.
57% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $100,000 | 3 | $0 |
| 2024 | $120,000 | 10 | $0 |
| 2025 | $151,500 | 14 | $0 |
How to apply
Viapath 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Viapath Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 13 states, the most to California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 2 | $25,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $15,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $12,000 |
| Maryland | 1 | $10,000 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $10,000 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $10,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Big Brothers Big Sisters of the National Capital Area | Assistance to vulnerable youths. | $15,000 |
| Community Family Centers | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Smart Reading | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $15,000 |
| Together We Rise Corporation | To support at-risk, aged-out foster youth, and for the STEM box program, providing education STEM kits to foster children. | $15,000 |
| Teacher's Pet Dogs and Kids Learning Together | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $12,000 |
| Amachi Pittsburgh | Assistance to vulnerable youths. | $10,000 |
| Comfort Cases | General operating support. Primary activity involves distributing backpacks, called "comfort cases," filled with personal care, educational, and hygiene items for youth in foster care. | $10,000 |
| Osborne Association | To support communities impacted by the criminal justice system, providing tools and resources for those affected to work toward stronger, meaningful, productive lives. | $10,000 |
| Reading Legacies | To facilitate supportive relationships for children through family and friends reading aloud with them. | $10,000 |
| Safe Streets Campaign | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
| This Is Me | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Hope Tree Family Services | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $9,500 |
| Blessed Ministries Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
| City of Refuge Inc | To further the exempt purpose of the organization. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Naseem Caplette
- Jessica L Artz
- Christopher Hemmick
- Tracy Purcell
- Antonio Sadler
- Edward Macejka
Questions people ask
Does Viapath Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Viapath Foundation give?
$151,500 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Viapath Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Naseem Caplette (Board Chair), Jessica L Artz (Board Vice Chair), Christopher Hemmick (Finance & Investment Cmte Chair) and Tracy Purcell (Board Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Viapath Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and human services.