The Visclosky Foundation
The Visclosky Foundation is a private foundation, based in Takoma Park, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $170K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $19K. Net investment income was $29K.
The Visclosky Foundation at a glance
In short: The Visclosky Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,100
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,820
- +13.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,500
- Total assets
- $169,726
- +19.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Indiana (92% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Visclosky Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Planned Parenthood ($10K). Together the top 5 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Visclosky Foundation gives
- Giving grew 34% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2020) to $19K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Planned Parenthood Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Indiana Legal Services Inc Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $4,000 |
| Shirley Heinze Land Trust Valparaiso, IN | Charitable | $3,500 |
| Folk Arts Rajasthan New York, NY | Charitable | $1,000 |
| The Maryknoll Fatehers Maryknoll, NY | Charitable | $600 |
Ready to take the next step with The Visclosky Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $169,726 | $47,178 | $20,050 | $19,100 | 5 | $29,463 | — |
| 2024 | $142,598 | $34,161 | $17,700 | $16,800 | 5 | $25,178 | — |
| 2023 | $126,137 | $12,698 | $16,910 | $16,050 | 5 | $3,863 | $7,208 |
| 2022 | $130,349 | $32,280 | $15,055 | $14,240 | 5 | $5,459 | $6,798 |
| 2020 | $112,479 | $11,320 | $7,150 | $6,410 | 7 | $7,145 | $6,505 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Visclosky Foundation's only listed officer is Peter Visclosky Founder, Founder on every filing since 2020 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Peter Visclosky Founder
Founder
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Visclosky Foundation
How much does The Visclosky Foundation give each year?
The Visclosky Foundation gave $19K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $17K across 5 grants.
What is The Visclosky Foundation's typical grant size?
The Visclosky Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,500, and its average grant was $3,820, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Visclosky Foundation give grants?
The Visclosky Foundation gives mostly in Indiana: 92% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does The Visclosky Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Visclosky Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (5 grants).
Who are The Visclosky Foundation's largest grantees?
The Visclosky Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Planned Parenthood ($10,000), Indiana Legal Services Inc ($4,000) and Shirley Heinze Land Trust ($3,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Visclosky Foundation?
The Visclosky Foundation reported $170K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $47K.
What is The Visclosky Foundation's EIN?
The Visclosky Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1725247. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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 September 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
Other open foundation grants in Maryland
Maryland Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Visclosky Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
Aging and Community Services of South Central Indiana Inc
Columbus, IN
Working together, our mission is to enhance the quality of life in our communities, generation through generation to assist older adults, persons with disabilities, and persons that have needs, to access opportunities that will allow them to remain in their home.
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
2
Total Given
$53K
The Saltsburg Fund Charitable Trust
Chicago, IL
The Saltsburg Fund Charitable Trust made general-purpose grants to three preselected organizations in Indiana and Pennsylvania, with 2024 awards ranging from about $604,000 to $1.21 million. These were terminating distributions, and the trust does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
—
Grants
3
Total Given
$2.4M
Flora Richardson Foundation Inc
Chesterton, IN
Assets
$2.5M
Grants
4
Total Given
$86K
Marion County Commission on Youth Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Mccoy is investing in youth today, improving conditions tomorrow. At the core of our approach are four strategic roles: advocate, resource, capacity builder, and convener. Mccoy provides central Indiana with the opportunity to support all young people in our community.
Assets
$2.2M
Grants
9
Total Given
$60K
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence Inc
Indianapolis, IN
Icadv works for the prevention and elimination of domestic violence - until the violence ends. Icadv works to eliminate domestic violence through the implementation of prevention programs and public awareness in communities and schools, through advocacy for system change, and through the influencing of public policy and allocation of resources.
Assets
$2.6M
Grants
9
Total Given
$513K
The Mackenzie Foundation
Michigan City, IN
The foundation supports charitable organizations across areas including food, legal services, shelter, health, arts, libraries, and public broadcasting, with most funding going to Indiana. Its 2025 grants ranged from $1,000 to $3,000, and it states that it does not accept unsolicited requests, giving only to preselected organizations.
Assets
$298K
Grants
14
Total Given
$20K
More similar funders
More Funders in Maryland
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Visclosky Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Visclosky Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?