Vipassana Community Foundation
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2021–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
28
Years covered
2021–2025
Who funds Vipassana Community Foundation?
Vipassana Community Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Vijaya Foundation ($800K), The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation ($410K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($319K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Vipassana Community Foundation between 2021–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Vijaya Foundation | $800,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | $410,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $319,425 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Beulah Fund | $100,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | $50,000 | 3 | 2022–2025 |
| Mills Family Foundation | $47,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | $26,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Holder Family Foundation | $19,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $8,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| Behappy Living Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $400 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2025) to $940K (2022). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $30K.
What grants has Vipassana Community Foundation received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $8,000 |
| 2025 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $2,000 |
| 2024 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | PROGRAMS SUPPORTING VIPASSANA MEDITATION | $170,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $103,200 |
| 2024 | Mills Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Holder Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $8,000 |
| 2024 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | MATCHING CONTRIBUTION (GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT) | $4,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $128,725 |
| 2023 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | PROGRAMS SUPPORTING VIPASSANA MEDITATION | $90,000 |
| 2023 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Mills Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Blue Grass Community Foundation Inc | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $6,000 |
| 2023 | Holder Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| 2023 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $400 |
| 2022 | The Vijaya Foundation | TO PROVIDE RESOURCES FORTHE SPREAD OF VIPASSANAMEDITATION AROUND THE GLOBE | $800,000 |
| 2022 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | PROGRAMS SUPPORTING VIPASSANA MEDITATION | $90,000 |
| 2022 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Mills Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $12,500 |
| 2022 | The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund | COMMUNITY OUTREACH & ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Holder Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $6,000 |
| 2022 | Behappy Living Inc | MEDITATION EDUCATION | $1,000 |
| 2021 | The Beulah Fund | Our mission is to provide resources for the spread of Vipassana meditation around the globe, by providing grants and capacity building investments to new and existing centers worldwide. | $100,000 |
| 2021 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $67,500 |
| 2021 | The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation | PROGRAMS SUPPORTING VIPASSANA MEDITATION | $60,000 |
| 2021 | Mills Family Foundation | GENERAL USE | $5,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Vipassana Community Foundation?
Vipassana Community Foundation is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by The Vijaya Foundation ($800K), The Cameron and Jane Baird Foundation ($410K), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($319K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Vipassana Community Foundation between 2021–2025.
Who is Vipassana Community Foundation's largest funder?
The Vijaya Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Vipassana Community Foundation, with $800K across 1 grant (2022).
How much grant funding has Vipassana Community Foundation received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Vipassana Community Foundation across 28 grants from 11 funders between 2021–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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