The Sterling and Pamela Viets
The Sterling and Pamela Viets is a private foundation filing Form 990-PF and based in Warwick, Rhode Island. In 2025, it reported giving $250,000 through 12 grants to charitable organizations, including a scholarship fund and organizations receiving unrestricted grants.
The Sterling and Pamela Viets at a glance
In short: The Sterling and Pamela Viets gave $250K across 12 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $20,833
- +4.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $4,337,532
- -3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (36% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to The Sterling and Pamela Viets
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Centerville Rd 204, Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: (401) 732-8070
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Sterling and Pamela Viets funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Valley of Hartford Sterling Viets Scholarship Fund ($30K). Together the top 10 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 35 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to organizations in Connecticut (36%), Florida (16%), and Massachusetts (16%). Arizona and Texas each received 8% of grant dollars.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Sterling and Pamela Viets gives
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 1150% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2022) to $250K (2025). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valley of Hartford Sterling Viets Scholarship Fund Chesire, CT | For Scholarship | $30,000 |
| American Cancer Society New England Division Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| American Heart Association Phoenix, AZ | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Connecticut Freemasons Foundation Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Knights Templar Eye Foundation Flower Mound, TX | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut Masonicare Annual Appeal Wallingford, CT | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Monroe County Fire and Rescue Benevolent Association Marathon, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Scottish Rite Benevolent Foundation Lexington, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children Springfield, MA | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
| The Salvation Army Key West, FL | Unrestricted Grant | $20,000 |
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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 | $4,337,532 | $149,586 | $307,272 | $250,000 | 12 | $250,000 | $149,586 | $252,272 |
| 2024 | $4,495,151 | $160,395 | $274,853 | $220,000 | 11 | $220,000 | $106,194 | $250,540 |
| 2023 | $4,616,946 | $157,891 | $191,805 | $135,000 | 11 | $135,000 | $103,002 | $227,647 |
| 2022 | $4,650,226 | $4,696,570 | $49,358 | $20,000 | 1 | $20,000 | $68,942 | $146,279 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Sterling and Pamela Viets reported a distributable amount of $252K 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 2025 grants included support for a scholarship fund and organizations in areas such as vision care, cancer, heart health, Freemasonry, children’s healthcare, emergency services, and charitable services.
The Knights Templar Eye Foundation describes its mission as improving vision through research, education, and support for access to care. The Connecticut Freemasons Foundation describes its purposes as charitable, religious, educational, and scientific, including distributions to qualifying tax-exempt organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $250,000 in 12 grants. Grants ranged from $20,000 to $30,000, with a median grant of $20,000.
The largest grant was $30,000 to the Valley of Hartford Sterling Viets Scholarship Fund for scholarships. Other 2025 grants included $20,000 each to the American Cancer Society New England Division, American Heart Association, Connecticut Freemasons Foundation, Knights Templar Eye Foundation, Masonic Charity Foundation of Connecticut Masonicare Annual Appeal, Monroe County Fire and Rescue Benevolent Association, Scottish Rite Benevolent Foundation, Shriners Hospital for Children, The Salvation Army, United Service Organizations, and Tunnel to Towers Foundation. These grants were listed as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Pamela K Viets and Jason P Marshall as trustees.
The Sterling and Pamela Viets's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jason P. Marshall
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela K. Viets
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Sterling and Pamela Viets
How much does The Sterling and Pamela Viets give each year?
The Sterling and Pamela Viets gave $250K across 12 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $220K across 11 grants.
What is The Sterling and Pamela Viets's typical grant size?
The Sterling and Pamela Viets's median grant in 2025 was $20,000, and its average grant was $20,833, across 12 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Sterling and Pamela Viets give grants?
The Sterling and Pamela Viets's top state is Connecticut, with 36% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Florida (16%) and Massachusetts (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wallingford, CT (3 grants).
Does The Sterling and Pamela Viets give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of The Sterling and Pamela Viets's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Sterling and Pamela Viets's largest grantees?
The Sterling and Pamela Viets's largest 2025 grantees include Valley of Hartford Sterling Viets Scholarship Fund ($30,000), American Cancer Society New England Division ($20,000) and American Heart Association ($20,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Sterling and Pamela Viets?
The Sterling and Pamela Viets reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $250K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $252K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does The Sterling and Pamela Viets fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for a scholarship fund and organizations in areas such as vision care, cancer, heart health, Freemasonry, children’s healthcare, emergency services, and charitable services. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Sterling and Pamela Viets?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Sterling and Pamela Viets's EIN?
The Sterling and Pamela Viets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-6738710. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does The Sterling and Pamela Viets accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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