The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2022–2025
Total received
$3.2M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2022–2025
Who funds The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund?
The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Susan Nicholas Fasciano ($1.4M), Kelben Foundation Inc ($750K), Brand Family Foundation ($460K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund between 2022–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan Nicholas Fasciano | $1,351,000 | 6 | 2023–2025 |
| Kelben Foundation Inc | $750,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Brand Family Foundation | $460,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Jaket Foundation | $250,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | $100,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | $70,000 | 7 | 2023 |
| Diermeier Family Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Greater Horizons | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation | $45,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The John and Anne Oros Foundation | $25,076 | 1 | 2025 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Ricky Sandler Family Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $12,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $10,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| GS Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management Inc | $6,800 | 1 | 2023 |
| DAVID G and NANCY B WALSH FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $700 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $393K (2023) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $1.1M.
What grants has The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Susan Nicholas Fasciano | UW WI NIL FUND FOR MEN'S BASKETBALL | $350,000 |
| 2025 | Brand Family Foundation | MEN AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | $350,000 |
| 2025 | Susan Nicholas Fasciano | UW WI NIL FUND FOR WOMEN'S BASKETBALL. | $250,000 |
| 2025 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | T30 PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2025 | Diermeier Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The John and Anne Oros Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $25,076 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $200 |
| 2024 | The Jaket Foundation | SUPPORT FOR BUCKY'S BUDDIES PROGRAM | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Susan Nicholas Fasciano | UW WI NIL FUND FOR WOMEN'S BASKETBALL. | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Susan Nicholas Fasciano | UW WI NIL FUND FOR MEN'S BASKETBALL | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Brand Family Foundation | MEN AND WOMEN'S BASKETBALL | $110,000 |
| 2024 | The Community Foundation of Louisville Inc | T30 PUBLIC FOUNDATIONS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Horizons | Public, Societal Benefit | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation | AS NEEDED | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $15,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HUMAN SERVICES | $12,500 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2024 | DAVID G and NANCY B WALSH FAMILY FOUNDATION LTD | General charitable | $1,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $500 |
| 2023 | Susan Nicholas Fasciano | UW WI NIL FUND FOR MEN'S BASKETBALL. | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Andersen-Formolo Family Foundation | AS NEEDED | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Ricky Sandler Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund?
The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Susan Nicholas Fasciano ($1.4M), Kelben Foundation Inc ($750K), Brand Family Foundation ($460K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund between 2022–2025.
Who is The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund's largest funder?
Susan Nicholas Fasciano is the largest recorded funder of The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund, with $1.4M across 6 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund received?
IRS 990 filings record $3.2M in grants to The Varsity Collective Charitable Fund across 34 grants from 18 funders between 2022–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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