Virgil Abloh Foundation
Virgil Abloh Foundation (the "Foundation") was established in 2022 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in the state of Illinois. The Foundation was created with a mission to open doors, break barriers, and build a more equitable and inclusive industry for diverse youth and cultural leaders in pursuit of a limitless creative future.
Virgil Abloh Foundation at a glance
In short: Virgil Abloh Foundation gave $95K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $95,000
- -57.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,556
- -85.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $3,449,524
- -29.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Virgil Abloh Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was GKJ Studios ($15K). Together the top 9 received $95K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 12 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How Virgil Abloh Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out 400% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2024) to $223K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $95K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| GKJ Studios Brooklyn, NY | General & Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Guitars Over Guns Organization Inc Miami, FL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago West Community Music Center Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| After School Matters Inc Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Gray Matter Experience Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Little Black Pearl Workshop Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Chicago Scholars Foundation Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The National Museum of Mexican Art Chicago, IL | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation Chicago, IL | To support the My Brother's Keeper Alliance | $10,000 |
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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 | $3,449,524 | $225,540 | $1,693,004 | $95,000 | 9 | — | $210,539 | — |
| 2023 | $4,907,850 | $925,321 | $946,249 | $222,501 | 3 | $942,717 | $233,821 | $235,816 |
| 2022 | $4,928,778 | $5,023,864 | $95,086 | — | — | $95,086 | $23,864 | $68,108 |
About Virgil Abloh Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Virgil Abloh Foundation is a public charity, based in White Plains, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $95K. Net investment income was $211K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Virgil Abloh Foundation is led by Shannon Abloh, President since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Shannon Abloh
President
Director & President → President, 2024
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
$4K (2024)
Dana Loatman
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$53K (2024)
Anton Pamer
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Feller
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $53K, to Dana Loatman (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Virgil Abloh Foundation
How much does Virgil Abloh Foundation give each year?
Virgil Abloh Foundation gave $95K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $223K across 3 grants.
What is Virgil Abloh Foundation's typical grant size?
Virgil Abloh Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $10,556, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Virgil Abloh Foundation give grants?
Virgil Abloh Foundation gives mostly in Illinois: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (16%) and Florida (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (7 grants).
Does Virgil Abloh Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 89% of Virgil Abloh Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Virgil Abloh Foundation's largest grantees?
Virgil Abloh Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include GKJ Studios ($15,000), Guitars Over Guns Organization Inc ($10,000) and Chicago West Community Music Center ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 37% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Virgil Abloh Foundation?
Virgil Abloh Foundation reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is Virgil Abloh Foundation's EIN?
Virgil Abloh Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2495014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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