Vija Celmins Foundation Inc C/0 Vija Celmins
Invitation OnlySag Harbor, New York · EIN 87-4511320 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
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
25% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Noguchi Museum | Long Island City, NY | To promote the arts | $10,000 |
| The Xerxes Society | Portland, OR | General support | $10,000 |
| American Friends of Latvia | Philadelphia, PA | To promote the arts | $5,000 |
| The Drawing Center | New York, NY | To promote the arts | $5,000 |
| The Church Sag Harbor | Sag Harbor, NY | To promote the arts | $3,000 |
| Project Eats | New York, NY | General support | $2,000 |
| The Parrish Art Museum | Water Mill, NY | To promote the arts | $1,000 |
| Li Pine Barrens Society | Wading River, NY | General support | $500 |
The return also lists 10 grants to individuals ($48,152). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,652 | 18 |
| 2023 | $45,000 | 3 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 10, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513149349102471
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-4511320
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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