Viole Family Foundation
Viole Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Los Angeles, California. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations including Stanford, the Keck School of Medicine, local education and cultural organizations, and organizations addressing homelessness, meals, and disaster relief.
Key facts about Viole Family Foundation
In short: Viole Family Foundation gave $126K across 20 grants in 2024 (avg $6K), mostly in California. 55% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- EIN
- 26-6559283
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $126,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 20
- Average grant
- $6,300
- Median grant
- $500
- New grantees (estimate)
- 55% first-time grantees (11 of 20, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,818,020
- Primary geography
- California (98% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to apply
- The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Full details ↓
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology). Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.8M
+24.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$126K
+13.5% YoY
Grant Count
20
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$6K
+2.2% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Viole Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $160K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Is Viole Family Foundation open to new grantees?
55%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 11 of 20 grantees (55%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $4K. How we count
Medians: $500 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 35% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 83% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 79% 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 (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including spiritual and ethical life, research and education, tuition assistance, children’s health, library services, homelessness, meals for seniors, and disaster relief.
Among its grantees, Union Rescue Mission describes its work as providing emergency and long-term services to people experiencing homelessness, including food, shelter, medical care, recovery programs, and housing. Project Angel Food describes its mission as improving health and fighting food insecurity for critically ill people in Los Angeles County through medically tailored meals and nutrition counseling.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation gave $126,000 through 20 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $75,000, with a median grant of $500.
Ready to take the next step with Viole Family Foundation?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 98% of grant dollars went to recipients in California, 1% to recipients in New York, and rounded shares of 0% each to recipients in Georgia, Virginia, and Kansas.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 20 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $63K (2020) to $126K (2024). In 2024 it made 20 grants totaling $126K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Stanford ($75K). Together the top 10 received $121K.
Grant Size Distribution
78 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 74 grants of 78 (95%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford Stanford, CA | To guide nurture and enhance spiritual religious and ethical life within the Stanford University community | $75,000 |
| Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, CA | Research and education | $30,000 |
| Marlborough Fund Los Angeles, CA | Raise funds to bridge gap between tuition fees and actual costs | $5,000 |
| Childrens Hosp LA Los Angeles, CA | Childrens Hospital Los Angeles treats children throughout Southern California | $2,500 |
| Library Fdn LA Los Angeles, CA | Supports and enriches the capabilities resources and services of the Los Angeles Public Library | $2,500 |
| Parents for Carpenter Studio City, CA | Charitable Contribution | $2,500 |
| LA Mission Los Angeles, CA | Support Feeding housing rehabilitating the needy and homeless | $1,000 |
| St Vincent Meals on Wheels Los Angeles, CA | To prepare and deliver nutritious meals to homebound seniors and other vulnerable residents across Los Angeles regardless of age illness disability race religion or ability to pay | $1,000 |
| Union Rescue Mission Los Angeles, CA | Help homeless men and women | $1,000 |
| Amer Red Cross La Region Los Angeles, CA | helping victims of disaster and providing programs and services that help our community | $500 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,818,020 | $684,854 | $127,029 | $126,000 |
| 2023 | $2,260,196 | $644,267 | $112,100 | $111,000 |
| 2022 | $1,728,029 | $526,553 | $83,596 | $83,000 |
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,818,020 | $2,260,196 | $1,728,029 |
| Revenue | $684,854 | $644,267 | $526,553 |
| Expenses | $127,029 | $112,100 | $83,596 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $126,000 | $111,000 | $83,000 |
| Net Investment Income | $163,103 | $37,491 | $18,056 |
| Distributable Amount | $160,288 | $95,939 | $68,183 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Ynez V. O’Neill, noted as deceased in 2025, as a trustee, along with trustees Robern Allan T. Zorilla and Bernardita T. Zorilla.
Viole Family Foundation's 2024 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bernardita T. Zorilla
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robern Allan T. Zorilla
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ynez V. O'Neill (2020–2024) — Trustee · Filing note: Deceased in 2025
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.
Contact
Mailing address: 241 S Windsor Bouelvard, Los Angeles, CA 90004
Phone: (323) 934-0743
Frequently asked questions about Viole Family Foundation
How much does Viole Family Foundation give each year?
Viole Family Foundation gave $126K across 20 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $111K across 18 grants.
What is Viole Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Viole Family Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $500, and its average grant was $6,300, across 20 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Viole Family Foundation that year got $8K on average.
Where does Viole Family Foundation give grants?
Viole Family Foundation gives mostly in California: 98% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (12 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Viole Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 20 grants with a stated purpose on Viole Family Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Viole Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Viole Family Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Stanford ($75,000), Keck School of Medicine ($30,000) and Marlborough Fund ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Viole Family Foundation?
Viole Family Foundation reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $126K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $160K (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 Viole Family Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants show support for organizations in areas including spiritual and ethical life, research and education, tuition assistance, children’s health, library services, homelessness, meals for seniors, and disaster relief. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Viole Family Foundation?
The foundation states that it 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 Viole Family Foundation's EIN?
Viole Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-6559283. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Viole Family 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.
Here's the math on researching Viole Family Foundation by hand.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Viole Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in California
The Annenberg Foundation
Conshohocken, PA
The Annenberg Foundation funds arts and culture, education, and environmental work, along with varied community initiatives, with grants across multiple states; in 2024, 58% of grant dollars went to California. Its 2024 grants had a median of $25,000, though awards ranged widely, and it does not accept unsolicited requests, giving only to preselected charitable organizations.
Assets
$1.5B
Grants
543
Total Given
$53.3M
Corymore Foundation
Woodland Hills, CA
The foundation supports a range of charitable organizations, including those serving people experiencing homelessness, older adults, people with developmental disabilities, and animals, as well as children’s medical research. In 2025, grants ranged from $250 to $37,000, with a median of $1,250; most funding went to California recipients, with some grants elsewhere. It funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.6M
Grants
56
Total Given
$404K
Enterprise Holdings Foundation
Saint Louis, MO
Enterprise Holdings Foundation supports nonprofits in health, education, arts, disaster relief, reforestation, hunger relief, and community equity, with an emphasis on organizations actively supported by Enterprise employees and their families. Its reported grants range widely: 2024 giving averaged about $7,700 across 9,499 grants, while the foundation also offers awards of up to $40,000; it supports communities where Enterprise operates worldwide. Unsolicited requests are accepted at any time, but eligible applications must be submitted by an Enterprise team member or their spouse or domestic partner on behalf of a nonprofit they actively support.
Assets
$594.3M
Grants
1
Total Given
$101.4M
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Mountain View, CA
Silicon Valley Community Foundation funds work in areas such as housing, economic security, education, health, the environment, arts and culture, and civic engagement, with Community Action Grants supporting local, community-led organizations in San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Its 2024 grants had a median of $51,716, though amounts varied widely; applications depend on the program, and SVCF states that it does not accept unsolicited proposals for advised funds.
Assets
$12.3B
Grants
3,576
Total Given
$3.2B
California Community Foundation
Los Angeles, CA
The California Community Foundation funds work in education, health, housing, immigration, and other community needs, primarily in Los Angeles County. Its 2025 grants had a median of $50,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited funding requests.
Assets
$2.3B
Grants
2,174
Total Given
$326.6M
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation
Menlo Park, CA
The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation funds education, climate and conservation, the arts, gender equity, governance, democracy, and philanthropy, with work in the San Francisco Bay Area, the U.S. West, nationally, and internationally. Its 2024 grants had a median of $150,000, though awards ranged from $50 to more than $11 million; it often provides long-term general operating support. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through invited open processes.
Assets
$14.2B
Grants
2,001
Total Given
$625.0M
Marin Community Foundation
Novato, CA
Marin Community Foundation funds equity-focused work, including affordable housing, homelessness, community resilience and power, and arts; its Buck Family Fund supports organizations serving Marin County, including those based elsewhere. Its 2025 grants had a median of $25,000 and ranged from $5,050 to $10 million; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,573
Total Given
$186.1M
Direct Relief
Santa Barbara, CA
Direct Relief funds community health centers, free and charitable clinics, educational institutions, and other organizations addressing health inequities, and provides medical supplies for healthcare facilities serving underserved communities and people affected by emergencies. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,500 to $4.34 million, with a median of $100,000, supporting work across the U.S. and more than 80 countries. The available information does not state whether it accepts unsolicited grant requests.
Assets
$1.3B
Grants
1,367
Total Given
$337.4M
Conrad N Hilton Foundation
Westlake Village, CA
The Conrad N. Hilton Foundation funds nonprofits working to improve lives and alleviate poverty, with initiatives including early childhood development, homelessness, refugees, safe water, and support for foster and opportunity youth. Its work is global, and its 2024 grants had a median award of $76,000. It generally does not accept unsolicited requests, except through its Good Neighbor Program for eligible local nonprofits and Title 1 schools.
Assets
$7.4B
Grants
1,339
Total Given
$287.7M
The San Diego Foundation
San Diego, CA
The San Diego Foundation supports nonprofits advancing racial and social justice, equity of opportunity, and resilient communities, with grants for projects, capacity building, or general support. Its 2025 itemized grants had a median of $25,000, with awards ranging from $5,100 to nearly $5 million; it generally funds organizations serving San Diego County residents, though some grants reach beyond the county. Applications are made through posted funding opportunities, and the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$1.7B
Grants
1,158
Total Given
$94.3M
The California Endowment
Los Angeles, CA
The California Endowment funds health and racial equity, including health care access, community health, organizing, and policy change, primarily in California. Its 2024 grants had a median of $100,000, though amounts varied widely; it does not accept unsolicited requests and funds preselected organizations only.
Assets
$4.5B
Grants
1,125
Total Given
$215.9M
More Funders in California
Viole Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?