The Vidda Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 13-2981105 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$401K
Organizations funded24
Typical grant$15,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $20,000.
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
0% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia University School of Gs | New York, NY | Vidda scholarships | $65,000 |
| American Museum of Natural History | New York, NY | Educational programming | $30,000 |
| Metropolitan Museum of Art | New York, NY | Educational& conservation programs | $30,000 |
| Theater for the New City | New York, NY | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Fountain House | New York, NY | Educational programming | $20,000 |
| Planned Parenthood of Greater New York | New York, NY | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Scenic Hudson | Poughkeepsie, NY | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Brigid Alliance | New York, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Christodora | New York, NY | New youth conservationists saturday program | $15,000 |
| Ciana | Astoria, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Community Food Advocates | New York, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Constitution Marsh-National Audubon Soc | Cold Spring, NY | Wildlife conservation & education programs | $15,000 |
| Raynham Hall Museum | Oyster Bay, NY | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Search and Care | New York, NY | Operating support | $11,000 |
| Ascendus | New York, NY | NYC small business lending and financial education program | $10,000 |
| Carnegie Hall | New York, NY | Weill music institute | $10,000 |
| Carter Burden Network | New York, NY | Making art work program | $10,000 |
| Make the Road NY | Brooklyn, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| New York Society Library | New York, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Symphony Space | New York, NY | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Association for Case Management & Housing | New York, NY | Operating support | $7,500 |
| Citymeals on Wheels | New York, NY | Operating support | $7,500 |
| New York City Marble Cemetary | New York, NY | Operating support | $7,500 |
| New York Historical Society | New York, NY | Educational programming | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $401,000 | 24 |
| 2023 | $406,000 | 25 |
| 2022 | $400,000 | 25 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 30, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611209349100006
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 13-2981105
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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