Private foundation · EIN 87-4511320 · Sag Harbor, New York · Arts, culture & humanities

The Vija Celmins Foundation Inc

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: 18 grants paid, $85K total, median $5,000. 72% of grants stayed in New York.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$85K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in NY
72%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$5.6M

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Cornell Lab of OrnithologyIthaca, NYResearch$10K
The Nature ConservancyArlington, VAGeneral support$10K
The Noguchi MuseumLong Island City, NYTo promote the arts$10K
The Xerxes SocietyPortland, ORGeneral support$10K
LscpMarquette, MIGeneral support$5,642
American Friends of LatviaPhiladelphia, PATo promote the arts$5,000
The Drawing CenterNew York, NYTo promote the arts$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
God's Love We DeliverNew York, NYGeneral support$5,000
Longhouse ReserveEast Hampton, NYTo promote the arts$5,000
DdiSmithtown, NYSchool programs$3,000
The Church Sag HarborSag Harbor, NYTo promote the arts$3,000
Sag Harbor ParntershipSag Harbor, NYGeneral support$2,010
Project EatsNew York, NYGeneral support$2,000
Tukku MagiJersey City, NJTo support the arts$2,000
The Parrish Art MuseumWater Mill, NYTo promote the arts$1,000
Evelyn Alexander Wildlife ReserveHampton Bays, NYGeneral support$500
Li Pine Barrens SocietyWading River, NYGeneral support$500

By state: New York 13 · Virginia 1 · Oregon 1 · Michigan 1 · Pennsylvania 1 · New Jersey 1

About this foundation

The Vija Celmins Foundation Inc is a private grantmaking foundation in Sag Harbor, New York, administered in care of Vija Celmins, tax-exempt since 2022. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does The Vija Celmins Foundation Inc 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 Vija Celmins Foundation Inc give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $85K across 18 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does The Vija Celmins Foundation Inc give?

New York (13 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Oregon (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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