The VII Foundation Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.3M
Foundation funders
8
Grants recorded
16
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds The VII Foundation Inc?
The VII Foundation Inc is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Photowings ($720K), Network for Good ($209K), National Philanthropic Trust ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The VII Foundation Inc between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photowings | $719,726 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Network for Good | $209,437 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $150,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| National Geographic Society | $100,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Denovo Initiative | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Foundation for Systemic Change | $20,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Phillip & Edith Leonian Foundation | $15,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The LEF Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $420K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $115K.
What grants has The VII Foundation Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Phillip & Edith Leonian Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Photowings | VII INSIDER PARTNERSHIP | $174,547 |
| 2024 | National Geographic Society | Storytelling Grant | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Denovo Initiative | PROJECT FUNDING | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | INTERNATIONAL | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $45,666 |
| 2023 | Photowings | FOR FOUNDRY PHOTOJOURNALISM WORKSHOP, VII INSIDER AND VII COMMUNITY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROJECT | $229,338 |
| 2023 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $33,935 |
| 2022 | Photowings | FOR FOUNDRY PHOTOJOURNALISM WORKSHOP, VII INSIDER AND VII COMMUNITY CONTINUING EDUCATION PROJECT | $188,752 |
| 2022 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $43,956 |
| 2022 | Foundation for Systemic Change | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| 2021 | Photowings | VII INSIDER ($100,000)/FOUNDRY PHOTOJOURNALISM WORKSHOP PARTNERSHIP($27,089) | $127,089 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $50,643 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Unrestricted | $35,237 |
| 2020 | The LEF Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT OF ENTANGLED | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The VII Foundation Inc?
The VII Foundation Inc is funded by 8 grantmakers, led by Photowings ($720K), Network for Good ($209K), National Philanthropic Trust ($150K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The VII Foundation Inc between 2020–2025.
Who is The VII Foundation Inc's largest funder?
Photowings is the largest recorded funder of The VII Foundation Inc, with $720K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has The VII Foundation Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.3M in grants to The VII Foundation Inc across 16 grants from 8 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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