Viola Foundation Inc
Viola Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations working in areas including prostate cancer research, military-related causes, autism services, education, and community programs.
Viola Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Viola Foundation Inc gave $18.4M across 28 grants in 2024 (avg $658K), mostly in California. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $18,418,643
- +16.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 28
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $657,809
- +45.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $352,629
- -91.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (5 of 28, 2024)
- Primary geography
- California (54% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Viola 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: 410 Park Ave 22Nd Floor, New York, NY 10022
Phone: (212) 418-0145
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Viola Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Prostate Cancer Foundation ($10.0M). Together the top 10 received $18.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
195 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 119 grants of 195 (61%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, recipients in California received 54% of grant dollars and recipients in New York received 39%. Indiana received 3%, while Texas and Colorado each received 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Viola Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 28 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $119K; repeat grants $775K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 75% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 31% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4.6M (2019) to $18.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 28 grants totaling $18.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates West Point, NY | Unrestricted | $6,711,660 |
| Jack Sandner Ace Memorial Fund Notre Dame, IN | Unresticted | $500,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Fdn Arlington, TX | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Focus (Fellowship of Catholic University Student) Genesee, CO | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Foundation for City College New York, NY | Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation New York, NY | Unrestricted | $116,523 |
| Gold Star Teen Adventures Fayetville, NC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Middle East Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Eden II School for Autistic Children Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $352,629 | $14,661,150 | $18,465,501 | $18,418,643 | 28 | $18,465,501 | $161,150 | $152,762 |
| 2023 | $4,156,967 | $538,546 | $15,900,311 | $15,854,985 | 35 | $15,900,311 | $692,192 | $801,804 |
| 2022 | $19,518,732 | $-301,393 | $14,039,574 | $13,851,430 | 39 | $13,892,777 | $212,330 | $1,348,037 |
| 2021 | $33,859,699 | $7,020,277 | $14,235,693 | $14,091,770 | 38 | $14,196,890 | $6,993,562 | $1,979,255 |
| 2020 | $41,075,115 | $416,962 | $5,652,512 | $5,615,997 | 55 | — | $416,962 | $2,234,422 |
| 2019 | $46,310,665 | $781,262 | $4,648,984 | $4,628,784 | 29 | — | $781,262 | $2,421,872 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Viola Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $153K 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
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment. Gold Star Teen Adventures describes providing year-round adventure opportunities for children who have lost a parent serving in the military, as a first responder, or in the intelligence community. Eden II School for Autistic Children says its programs support people with autism throughout their lives. The Dr. Richard Barnett Foundation says it provides scholarships and internship opportunities to New York City youth with limited financial resources.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 28 grants totaling $18,418,643. Awards ranged from $5,000 to $10,000,000, with a median of $25,000. Major grants included $10,000,000 to the Prostate Cancer Foundation and $6,711,660 to the West Point Association of Graduates, both listed as unrestricted. Other notable grants included $500,000 to the Jack Sandner Ace Memorial Fund, $250,000 to the National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation, $150,000 to FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students), and $130,000 to the Foundation for City College.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Vincent Viola, Teresa Viola, John Viola, Michael Viola, and Travis Viola as trustees.
Viola Foundation Inc's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Viola
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Viola
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Viola
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Travis Viola
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Viola
Trustee
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 Viola Foundation Inc
How much does Viola Foundation Inc give each year?
Viola Foundation Inc gave $18.4M across 28 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15.9M across 35 grants.
What is Viola Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Viola Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $657,809, across 28 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Viola Foundation Inc that year got $119K on average.
Where does Viola Foundation Inc give grants?
Viola Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 54% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (39%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (7 grants), Staten Island, NY (3 grants), Washington, DC (2 grants) and Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Viola Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 96% of Viola Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (27 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Viola Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Viola Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Prostate Cancer Foundation ($10,000,000), West Point Association of Graduates ($6,711,660) and Jack Sandner Ace Memorial Fund ($500,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 93% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Viola Foundation Inc?
Viola Foundation Inc reported $353K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $18.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $153K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Viola Foundation Inc fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided. Its 2024 grants include support for organizations with varied missions. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Viola 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 Viola Foundation Inc's EIN?
Viola Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2542824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Does Viola Foundation Inc 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Viola Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/viola-foundation-inc-morg_d3d785610f934b729c1b87fc4a7121fc
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