Private foundation · EIN 82-3230389 · Durham, North Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Vidiri Futuro Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 35 grants paid, $1.8M total, median $11K. 37% of grants stayed in North Carolina.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
35
$1.8M
Median grant
$11K
Stays in NC
37%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2024

35 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Nature and Culture InternationalDel Mar, CAGeneral support$379K
Southern Environmental Law CenterCharlottesville, VAGeneral support$352K
E O Wilson Biodiversity FoundationHillsborough, NCGeneral support$299K
Saving Nature IncDurham, NCGeneral support$152K
Open Space Institute IncNew York, NYGeneral support$100K
Rachel's NetworkWashington, DCGeneral support$70K
Natura InternationalWashington, DCGeneral support$60K
Environmental Defense FundRaleigh, NCGeneral support$45K
Dogwood AllianceAsheville, NCGeneral support$30K
Georgetown UniversityWashington, DCGeneral support$30K
Nc Conservation NetworkRaleigh, NCGeneral support$30K
UNC Public Health Foundation IncChapel Hill, NCGeneral support$30K
Sierra Club Foundation-Nc ChapterRaleigh, NCGeneral support$26K
Nc WarnDurham, NCGeneral support$20K
Conservation Trust for North CarolinaRaleigh, NCGeneral support$15K
Prospekt MiraSalt Lake City, UTGeneral support$15K
Earthshare North CarolinaDurham, NCGeneral support$12K
Consultative Group on Biological Diversity Inc Biodiversity Funders GroupSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$11K
Duke University - Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy SolutionsDurham, NCGeneral support$10K
EcoamericaWashington, DCGeneral support$10K
National Audubon Society IncNew York, NYGeneral support$10K
Nc League of Conservation Voters FoundationRaleigh, NCGeneral support$10K
Action for the Climate EmergencyCharlestown, MAGeneral support$5,000
Greenpeace FundWashington, DCGeneral support$5,000
Journalism Funding PartnersSacramento, CAGeneral support$5,000
NatureserveArlington, VAGeneral support$5,000
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral support$5,000
Optout Media FoundationBrooklyn, NYGeneral support$3,000
Amazon Aid FoundationCharlottesvill, VAGeneral support$2,500
Carolina Advocates for Climate Health and Equity (cache)Chapel Hill, NCGeneral support$2,500
EarthjusticeSan Francisco, CAGeneral support$2,500
Environmental Working GroupWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Natural Resources Defense Council Inc (nrdc)New York, NYGeneral support$2,500
Ocean ConservancyWashington, DCGeneral support$2,500
Rmi (rocky Mountain Institute)Basalt, COGeneral support$2,500

By state: North Carolina 13 · California 4 · Virginia 4 · District of Columbia 7 · New York 4 · Utah 1

About this foundation

Vidiri Futuro Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Durham, North Carolina, tax-exempt since 2018. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Vidiri Futuro Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Vidiri Futuro Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $1.8M across 35 grants, a median of $11K.

Where does Vidiri Futuro Foundation give?

North Carolina (13 grants), California (4 grants), Virginia (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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