The Vidda Foundation
The Vidda Foundation is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It is a private, non-operating foundation that supports programs intended to have lasting impact in conservation, education, human services, and the arts.
The Vidda Foundation at a glance
In short: The Vidda Foundation gave $401K across 24 grants in 2025 (avg $17K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $401,000
- -1.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 24
- -4.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,708
- +2.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $8,905,358
- +3.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Vidda Foundation
- 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: Co Tcc Group 333 7Th Ave 9Th Fl, New York, NY 10001
Phone: (212) 949-0990
Website: https://vidda.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Vidda Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Columbia University School of GS ($65K). Together the top 10 received $255K.
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 133 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in New York State.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Vidda Foundation gives
- 92% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+3%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 104% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $250K (2020) to $418K (2021). In 2025 it made 24 grants totaling $401K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia University School of GS New York, NY | Vidda Scholarships | $65,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History New York, NY | Educational Programming | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art New York, NY | Educational& Conservation Programs | $30,000 |
| Theater for the New City New York, NY | Operating Support | $25,000 |
| Fountain House New York, NY | Educational Programming | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York New York, NY | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Scenic Hudson Poughkeepsie, NY | Operating Support | $20,000 |
| Brigid Alliance New York, NY | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Christodora New York, NY | New Youth Conservationists Saturday Program | $15,000 |
| Ciana Astoria, NY | Operating Support | $15,000 |
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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 | $8,905,358 | $430,660 | $508,226 | $401,000 | 24 | $441,723 | $364,157 | $425,382 |
| 2024 | $8,604,795 | $-25,319 | $492,269 | $406,000 | 25 | $436,183 | $168,384 | $401,896 |
| 2023 | $7,931,830 | $225,036 | $522,652 | $400,000 | 25 | $443,606 | $147,999 | $387,599 |
| 2022 | $8,620,208 | $554,065 | $478,202 | $390,000 | 26 | $415,350 | $510,541 | $465,710 |
| 2021 | $9,779,393 | $938,348 | $512,582 | $417,500 | 33 | — | $879,103 | $437,506 |
| 2020 | $8,294,452 | $293,370 | $325,456 | $250,000 | 1 | — | $245,785 | $407,679 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Vidda Foundation reported a distributable amount of $425K 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
The foundation’s stated interest is in supporting programs with lasting impact in conservation, education, human services, and the arts.
Its 2025 grants included support for arts and cultural organizations, conservation and environmental programs, education, and human services. For example, the Metropolitan Museum of Art describes its work as collecting, studying, conserving, and presenting significant works of art; Christodora describes its mission as supporting New York City youth through educational and outdoor programs; and Fountain House describes its mission as helping people most impacted by serious mental illness lead connected and healthy lives.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $401,000. Grants ranged from $7,500 to $65,000, with a median of $15,000. Its largest 2025 grant was $65,000 to Columbia University School of General Studies for Vidda scholarships. Other notable awards included $30,000 each to the American Museum of Natural History for educational programming and the Metropolitan Museum of Art for educational and conservation programs; $25,000 to Theater for the New City for operating support; and $20,000 each to Fountain House, Planned Parenthood of Greater New York, and Scenic Hudson.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ian H. Fraser as chairman and Stephen Evans, Helen C. Evarts, and Harriet Gerard Clark as trustees.
The Vidda Foundation is led by Ian H. Fraser, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ian H. Fraser
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Helen C. Evarts
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harriet Gerard Clark
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Harriett C. Gerard (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Gerald E. Rupp (2020) — Trustee
- Former: John A. Downey (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Vidda Foundation
How much does The Vidda Foundation give each year?
The Vidda Foundation gave $401K across 24 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $406K across 25 grants.
What is The Vidda Foundation's typical grant size?
The Vidda Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $15,000, and its average grant was $16,708, across 24 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Vidda Foundation give grants?
The Vidda Foundation gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (19 grants).
Does The Vidda Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 58% of The Vidda Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (14 of 24) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "Educational Programming" (3 grants).
Who are The Vidda Foundation's largest grantees?
The Vidda Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Columbia University School of GS ($65,000), American Museum of Natural History ($30,000) and Metropolitan Museum of Art ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Vidda Foundation?
The Vidda Foundation reported $8.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $442K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $425K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Vidda Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated interest is in supporting programs with lasting impact in conservation, education, human services, and the arts. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Vidda Foundation?
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 Vidda Foundation's EIN?
The Vidda Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2981105. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Vidda Foundation 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
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Grantable. (2026). The Vidda Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-vidda-foundation-morg_855013f015584f09a6babeca2150ac6a
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