Villchur Foundation
The Villchur Foundation is a private foundation based in Woodstock, New York. It supports not-for-profit organizations in areas including the arts, education, health, public welfare, human rights, nature, and other worthy causes.
Villchur Foundation at a glance
In short: Villchur Foundation gave $340K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $49K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $340,100
- +241.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -65.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $48,586
- +875.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $3,277,648
- -2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Villchur Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its filing says to email a description of the requesting organization, a link to its website, and a statement that it holds 501(c)(3) tax status; requests for a specific project should also include a detailed project description. No application deadline or award restrictions are stated.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23 Harder Road, Woodstock, NY 12498
Phone: (845) 853-4823
Website: https://villchurfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Villchur Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Overlook Mountain Center ($325K). Together the top 7 received $340K.
Grant Size Distribution
116 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 115 grants of 116 (99%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s guiding principles describe work at local, regional, national, and international levels. Its 2024 grants went to recipients in New York (97% of grant dollars) and the District of Columbia (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Villchur Foundation gives
- Giving grew 262% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 241% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2021) to $340K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Overlook Mountain Center Woodstock, NY | Operational Purposes | $325,000 |
| Rainn Washington, DC | Operating Purposes | $10,100 |
| Bookfest Boiceville, NY | Operating Purposes | $1,500 |
| Coach House Players Kingston, NY | Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| CSWD Mount Marion, NY | Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| Saugerties Animal Shelter Saugerties, NY | Operating Purposes | $1,000 |
| Historical Society of Woodstock Woodstock, NY | Operating Purposes | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,277,648 | $389,459 | $462,601 | $340,100 | 7 | $429,026 | $119,805 | $178,280 |
| 2023 | $3,350,790 | $106,021 | $205,985 | $99,600 | 20 | $177,027 | $94,295 | $169,126 |
| 2022 | $3,450,754 | $-176,487 | $200,981 | $96,350 | 29 | $169,670 | $39,136 | $177,900 |
| 2021 | $4,241,047 | $137,167 | $204,118 | $93,850 | 26 | $124,895 | $77,944 | $203,003 |
| 2020 | $4,244,738 | $351,608 | $223,192 | $105,400 | 34 | — | $288,968 | $198,614 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Villchur Foundation reported a distributable amount of $178K for 2024 — 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 mission is to support not-for-profit organizations in accordance with the principles of its founder, the late Edgar Villchur. Its stated funding areas include arts, education, health, public welfare, human rights, nature, and other worthy causes.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 7 grants totaling $340,100. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $325,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest awards were $325,000 to Overlook Mountain Center for operational purposes and $10,100 to RAINN for operating purposes. Other listed recipients were Bookfest ($1,500), Coach House Players ($1,000), CSWD ($1,000), Saugerties Animal Shelter ($1,000), and Historical Society of Woodstock ($500), each for operating purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Robyn Pollins as Director & T, Karen Mines as Secretary, and Gloria Blackman as a board member.
Villchur Foundation's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robyn Pollins
Director & T
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $65K (2024)
Gloria Blackman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Mines
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $65K, to Robyn Pollins (Director & T).
Frequently asked questions about Villchur Foundation
How much does Villchur Foundation give each year?
Villchur Foundation gave $340K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $100K across 20 grants.
What is Villchur Foundation's typical grant size?
Villchur Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $48,586, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Villchur Foundation give grants?
Villchur Foundation gives mostly in New York: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Woodstock, NY (2 grants).
Does Villchur Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Villchur Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Villchur Foundation's largest grantees?
Villchur Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Overlook Mountain Center ($325,000), Rainn ($10,100) and Bookfest ($1,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 99% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Villchur Foundation?
Villchur Foundation reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $429K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $178K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Villchur Foundation fund?
The foundation’s mission is to support not-for-profit organizations in accordance with the principles of its founder, the late Edgar Villchur. Its stated funding areas include arts, education, health, public welfare, human rights, nature, and other worthy causes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Villchur Foundation?
The foundation 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 Villchur Foundation's EIN?
Villchur Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 14-1764435. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Villchur Foundation 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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