The Viyu Foundation
Historical FunderBuffalo, New York · EIN 04-3064835 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | CATHY WETTLAUFER |
|---|---|
| Address | 200 DELAWARE AVE STE 1200, BUFFALO NY 14202 |
| Phone | 7165661430 |
| Form and materials | LETTER FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
50% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Meadow Audubon Society | North Java, NY | Charitable | $40,000 |
| Park School of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Miu - Sustainable Living Natural Sciences | Fairfield, IA | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Team Rubicon | Los Angeles, CA | Charitable | $11,000 |
| Buffalo Museum of Science | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Feedmore Western New York Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Hospice Foundation of America | Washington, DC | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Kensington Conservancy | Lake Forest, IL | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Central & Western New York Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| The International Institute of Buffalo | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| Zoological Society of Buffalo Inc | Buffalo, NY | Charitable | $5,000 |
| New England Center for Children | Southborough, MA | Charitable | $3,000 |
| Natural Selection Foundation | Fort Collins, CO | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Old Fort Niagara Association | Youngstown, NY | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Pine Island Camp Inc | Brunswick, ME | Charitable | $2,000 |
| Africa College Fund | Fairfield, IA | Charitable | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $133,000 | 16 |
| 2023 | $120,100 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523499349100202
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 04-3064835
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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