The Melinda & William J Vanden Heuvel Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-3980534 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$98K
Organizations funded14
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$1.2M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
21% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Opera Foundation | Watermill, NY | General | $47,000 |
| Grace Church School | New York, NY | General | $11,000 |
| Trinity School | New York, NY | General | $10,000 |
| Church of St Ignatius Loyola | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Council on Foreign Relations | New York, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Georgetown University Law Center | Washington, DC | General | $5,000 |
| Group for the East End | Southold, NY | General | $5,000 |
| Milton Academy | Milton, MA | General | $5,000 |
| New York University | New York, NY | General | $2,500 |
| Marymount School | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| St Davids School | New York, NY | General | $1,000 |
| The Society of the Cincinnati | Washington, DC | General | $500 |
| Clarion Society | New York, NY | General | $250 |
| The Buckley School | New York, NY | General | $250 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $98,500 | 14 |
| 2023 | $52,250 | 10 |
| 2022 | $103,600 | 26 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Feb 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202620479349100862
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-3980534
- Profile updated Nov 8, 2026
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