Viridi Futuro Foundation
Viridi Futuro Foundation is a private foundation based in Durham, North Carolina. Its 2024 filing lists grants to charitable organizations working on conservation, environmental protection, biodiversity, and related areas.
Viridi Futuro Foundation at a glance
In short: Viridi Futuro Foundation gave $1.8M across 35 grants in 2024 (avg $50K), top state North Carolina. 23% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,760,539
- +29.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 35
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $50,301
- +18.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,800
- Total assets
- $10,020,874
- +68.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 23% first-time grantees (8 of 35, 2024)
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (39% 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 Viridi Futuro Foundation
- 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: 221 Deer Chase Lane, Durham, NC 27705
Phone: (402) 392-1250
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Viridi Futuro Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nature and Culture International ($379K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
157 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 128 grants of 157 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars by recipient state were distributed as follows: North Carolina, 39%; California, 23%; Virginia, 21%; Washington, DC, 10%; and New York, 7%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Viridi Futuro Foundation open to new grantees?
23%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 35 grantees (23%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $19K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $15K repeat.
- 77% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 116% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 220% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $615K (2020) to $1.8M (2024). In 2024 it made 35 grants totaling $1.8M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nature and Culture International Del Mar, CA | General Support | $379,120 |
| Southern Environmental Law Center Charlottesville, VA | General Support | $352,162 |
| E O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation Hillsborough, NC | General Support | $298,979 |
| Saving Nature Inc Durham, NC | General Support | $151,627 |
| Open Space Institute Inc New York, NY | General Support | $100,000 |
| Rachel's Network Washington, DC | General Support | $69,851 |
| Natura International Washington, DC | General Support | $60,000 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Raleigh, NC | General Support | $45,000 |
| Dogwood Alliance Asheville, NC | General Support | $30,000 |
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | General Support | $30,000 |
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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 | $10,020,874 | $4,687,507 | $1,827,204 | $1,760,539 | 35 | $1,769,280 | $4,687,507 | $805,507 |
| 2023 | $5,938,577 | $3,321,170 | $1,422,099 | $1,361,342 | 32 | $1,368,319 | $3,321,170 | $768,965 |
| 2022 | $3,100,646 | $2,814,370 | $1,205,953 | $989,478 | 38 | $996,053 | $2,606,239 | $696,474 |
| 2021 | $877,158 | $282,583 | $872,065 | $816,597 | 33 | $824,750 | $83 | $598,580 |
| 2020 | $1,174,551 | $1,405,170 | $635,692 | $614,946 | 19 | — | $1,348,670 | $160,169 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Viridi Futuro Foundation reported a distributable amount of $806K 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 mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants include general support for organizations whose stated missions include conserving biologically diverse landscapes, protecting clean air and water, preserving natural areas and wildlife habitat, and addressing environmental problems.
For example, Nature and Culture International says it conserves biologically diverse landscapes in Latin America in concert with local cultures. The Southern Environmental Law Center says it works to protect clean air, clean water, and a livable climate, and to preserve natural treasures and biodiversity. Saving Nature says it works to protect and restore nature, endangered species, and communities. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own missions.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 35 grants totaling $1,760,539. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $379,120, with a median of $10,800. The largest grants listed were $379,120 to Nature and Culture International, $352,162 to the Southern Environmental Law Center, $298,979 to the E O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation, $151,627 to Saving Nature, and $100,000 to the Open Space Institute. Each was listed for general support.
Other listed 2024 grants included $69,851 to Rachel’s Network, $60,000 to Natura International, $45,000 to Environmental Defense Fund, and $30,000 each to Dogwood Alliance, Georgetown University, NC Conservation Network, and UNC Public Health Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Marcia Angle as director.
Viridi Futuro Foundation is led by Marcia Angle, Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Marcia Angle
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/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.
Frequently asked questions about Viridi Futuro Foundation
How much does Viridi Futuro Foundation give each year?
Viridi Futuro Foundation gave $1.8M across 35 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.4M across 32 grants.
What is Viridi Futuro Foundation's typical grant size?
Viridi Futuro Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $10,800, and its average grant was $50,301, across 35 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Viridi Futuro Foundation that year got $19K on average.
Where does Viridi Futuro Foundation give grants?
Viridi Futuro Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (23%) and Virginia (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (7 grants), Raleigh, NC (5 grants), Durham, NC (4 grants) and New York, NY (3 grants).
Does Viridi Futuro Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Viridi Futuro Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (35 of 35) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Viridi Futuro Foundation's largest grantees?
Viridi Futuro Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Nature and Culture International ($379,120), Southern Environmental Law Center ($352,162) and E O Wilson Biodiversity Foundation ($298,979), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Viridi Futuro Foundation?
Viridi Futuro Foundation reported $10.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $806K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Viridi Futuro Foundation fund?
No mission statement is provided. The foundation’s 2024 grants include general support for organizations whose stated missions include conserving biologically diverse landscapes, protecting clean air and water, preserving natural areas and wildlife habitat, and addressing environmental problems. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Viridi Futuro Foundation?
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 Viridi Futuro Foundation's EIN?
Viridi Futuro Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-3230389. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Viridi Futuro 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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