The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Reno, Nevada. It supports charitable organizations, with 2025 grants spanning pancreatic cancer research, education, substance-use treatment, refugee aid, military-family support, and community programs.
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc gave $31.1M across 52 grants in 2025 (avg $598K), top state California. 21% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $31,119,557
- -10.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 52
- +13.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $598,453
- -21.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $230,500
- Total assets
- $204,781,394
- -6.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 21% first-time grantees (11 of 52, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 316 California Avenue Suite 448, Reno, NV 89509
Phone: (775) 323-2125
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ($4.9M). Together the top 10 received $21.7M.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
249 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 52 grants of 249 (21%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (33%), Missouri (17%), Maryland (14%), Virginia (11%), and the District of Columbia (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 52 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
21%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 11 of 52 grantees (21%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $630K; repeat grants $590K. How we count
Medians: $100K first-time, $250K repeat.
- 63% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 304% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $24.4M (2019) to $34.9M (2024). In 2025 it made 52 grants totaling $31.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pancreatic Cancer Action Network Manhattan Beach, CA | Early detection initiative and research | $4,900,000 |
| Chaminade College Prep School West Hills, CA | General support of the organization. | $3,750,000 |
| AppleTree Institute for Edu Innovat Washington, DC | Unlocking the potential of every student and closing the achievement gap before students enter kindergarten by providing them with the social, emotional, and cognitive skills they need to thrive in school. | $2,650,000 |
| Father Martin's Ashley Hvre De Grace, MD | Alcohol and substance abuse treatment center - new building | $2,000,000 |
| ICM Hampton, VA | Provide the funds for the development of Hope Centers and refugee aid worldwide | $2,000,000 |
| Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund Oceanside, CA | Education and career transition assistance | $1,750,000 |
| TAPS Tragedy Assist Program Arlington, VA | To support program that offers help for those grieving death of loved one in Armed Forces. | $1,300,000 |
| Cristo Rey Network Chicago, IL | Network comprises 30 Catholic, college preparatory high schools for underrepresented urban youth. | $1,250,000 |
| Wyman Center Eureka, MO | To support program dedicted to serving teens from disadvantaged circumstances. | $1,182,103 |
| St Louis Community Foundation St. Louis, MO | Annual support of programs | $900,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $204,781,394 | $15,474,349 | $33,176,181 | $31,119,557 | 52 | $31,346,019 | $13,838,251 | $10,318,791 |
| 2024 | $218,078,016 | $10,935,058 | $36,879,051 | $34,893,946 | 46 | $35,128,837 | $9,264,383 | $10,681,759 |
| 2023 | $223,568,500 | $20,425,809 | $26,853,948 | $24,498,596 | 48 | $24,712,451 | $18,221,138 | $10,680,235 |
| 2022 | $226,771,805 | $22,111,570 | $34,567,918 | $31,833,691 | 49 | $32,066,183 | $20,029,126 | $13,239,630 |
| 2021 | $289,471,217 | $23,635,241 | $33,058,423 | $30,542,159 | 54 | — | $20,890,468 | $13,474,360 |
| 2020 | $264,566,460 | $12,157,896 | $31,945,766 | $29,180,035 | 53 | — | $9,516,448 | $13,406,460 |
| 2019 | $288,594,570 | $16,955,005 | $27,904,511 | $24,350,638 | 41 | — | $14,025,927 | $14,073,953 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $10.3M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in health, education, human services, and military-family assistance. For example, the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network describes its mission as improving the lives of people impacted by pancreatic cancer through research, community-building, knowledge-sharing, and advocacy. Cristo Rey Network describes its work as providing career-focused, college-preparatory education for students with limited economic resources.
Other 2025 recipients describe work that includes improving quality of life in the St. Louis area (St. Louis Community Foundation), supporting community health and well-being (Renown Health Foundation), providing Montessori education to a diverse student population (City Garden Montessori School), and addressing addiction and poverty (Helping Up Mission).
Grantmaking
The foundation reported 52 grants totaling $31,119,557 in 2025, compared with 46 grants totaling $34,893,946 in 2024 and 48 grants totaling $24,498,596 in 2023. The 2025 grants ranged from $20,000 to $4,900,000, with a median grant of $230,500.
Among its largest 2025 grants were $4,900,000 to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network for an early detection initiative and research; $3,750,000 to Chaminade College Prep School for general support; and $2,650,000 to AppleTree Institute for Education Innovation for work intended to build children’s skills and help close the achievement gap before kindergarten. Other large awards included $2,000,000 to Father Martin’s Ashley for a new building for its alcohol and substance-abuse treatment center and $2,000,000 to ICM for Hope Centers and refugee aid worldwide.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Mark S. Viragh as President, Roger E. Young as Vice President, and Katherine A. Viragh as Secretary.
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc is led by Mark S Viragh, President on every filing since 2019; all 3 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark S Viragh
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $100K (2025)
Katherine A Viragh
Secretary
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $100K (2025)
Roger E Young
Vice President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$150K (2019) → $100K (2025)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $100K, to Mark S Viragh (President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc
How much does The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc give each year?
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc gave $31.1M across 52 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $34.9M across 46 grants.
What is The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $230,500, and its average grant was $598,453, across 52 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc that year got $630K on average.
Where does The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc give grants?
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Missouri (17%) and Maryland (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were St. Louis, MO (11 grants), Reno, NV (8 grants), Baltimore, MD (5 grants) and Sparks, NV (3 grants).
Does The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 15% of The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 52) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Annual support of programs" (4 grants).
Who are The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Pancreatic Cancer Action Network ($4,900,000), Chaminade College Prep School ($3,750,000) and AppleTree Institute for Edu Innovat ($2,650,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($50,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 36% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc?
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc reported $204.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $31.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $10.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants include support for organizations working in health, education, human services, and military-family assistance. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8044292. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 1, 2026)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 3, 2024)
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