Foundations that fund organizations in Vieques, Puerto Rico
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Vieques nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $500K to Vieques organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
12 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Vieques around $15K. 0 of these funders are based in Puerto Rico; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Vieques
- $500K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 12
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in PR
- 0%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Vieques organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivian Foundation | Irvine, CA | 1 | $185K | $185K | Preselected only | To support mangrove and seagrass restoration efforts in pue… |
| The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| The Schmidt Family Foundation | Palo Alto, CA | 1 | $100K | $100K | Yes | Ocean stewardship and research |
| Peter Alfond Foundation | Bethesda, MD | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | Manta education program |
| Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 3 | $30K | $10K | Yes | General |
| The Faile Foundation | Greensboro, NC | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Tuition assistance for low income families |
| J Crayton Pruitt Foundation Inc | St Petersburg, FL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Operational support |
| The Alvan G & Carol J Lampke Family Foundation | Eastham, MA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| William & Marian Littleford Fdn Inc C/O B Cave Llp | New York, NY | 1 | $5,404 | $5,404 | Preselected only | General operating |
| The McCance Foundation | North Scituate, MA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General Support |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Vieques, Puerto Rico?
Rivian Foundation, The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Foundation, The Schmidt Family Foundation, Peter Alfond Foundation, Bernice R Shanklin Charitable Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Vieques organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Vieques. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.