The Velaj Foundation
Invitation OnlyStamford, Connecticut · EIN 26-1102664 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$256K
Organizations funded11
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
27% of grants went outside Connecticut.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | Women and babies center | $60,000 |
| Stamford Museum and Nature Center | Stamford, CT | Astronomy center | $60,000 |
| Education for Employment | Washington, DC | Innovation award | $50,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Stamford Inc | Stamford, CT | General operating support | $25,000 |
| Family Centers Inc | Greenwich, CT | Literacy program | $25,000 |
| Filling in the Blanks | Norwalk, CT | Weekend food | $15,000 |
| Palm Beach County Literacy Coalition | Boynton Beach, FL | Literacy program | $15,000 |
| Greenwich Scholarship Association | Greenwich, CT | Scholarships | $2,000 |
| Kansas University Endowment Association | Lawrence, KS | Hopkins scholarship | $2,000 |
| Stamford Hospital Foundation | Stamford, CT | General operating support | $1,200 |
| Impact Fairfield County | Greenwich, CT | General operating support | $1,100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $256,300 | 11 |
| 2024 | $202,200 | 11 |
| 2023 | $213,750 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630859349100708
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1102664
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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