Private foundation · EIN 87-3773445 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Vig Family 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: 9 grants paid, $114K total, median $5,000.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
9
$114K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.3M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Endicott CollegeBeverly, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$25K
Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MAto support Cellular Immunotherapy - Hematology and Women's Health Initiatives - Eating Disorders Collaborative Clinic Fund$25K
Town of NewportNewport, NHCommunity Center$25K
Conference Board IncNew York, NYGeneral & Unrestricted$15K
Boys & Girls Club of Central New Hampshire IncConcord, NHGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Disabled Sports USABend, ORGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Planned Parenthood Federation of America IncWashington, DCGeneral Fund$5,000
Rosies Place IncBoston, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$5,000
Gaining Ground IncConcord, MAGeneral & Unrestricted$3,500

By state: Massachusetts 4 · New Hampshire 2 · New York 1 · Oregon 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

The Vig Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2023. 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 The Vig Family 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 The Vig Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $114K across 9 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Vig Family Foundation give?

Massachusetts (4 grants), New Hampshire (2 grants), New York (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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