Viola Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyNew York, New York · EIN 46-2542824 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$18.4M
Organizations funded28
Typical grant$25,000
Total assets$353K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $100,000.
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
42% of grants went outside New York.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prostate Cancer Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Unrestricted | $10,000,000 |
| West Point Association of Graduates | West Point, NY | Unrestricted | $6,711,660 |
| Jack Sandner Ace Memorial Fund | Notre Dame, IN | Unresticted | $500,000 |
| National Medal of Honor Museum Fdn | Arlington, TX | Unrestricted | $250,000 |
| Focus (Fellowship of Catholic University Student) | Genesee, CO | Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Foundation for City College | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $130,000 |
| Grayson Jockey Club Research Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $116,523 |
| Gold Star Teen Adventures | Fayetville, NC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Middle East Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $100,000 |
| Eden II School for Autistic Children | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Dr Richard Barnett Foundation | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| National Italian American Sports Hall | Chicago, IL | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| US Sports Camps Inc | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $25,460 |
| Be the Best Sport | Port Washington, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Council for Economic Education | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| De LA Salle Academy | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Philadelphia Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Center for Discovery Inc | Harris, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Figli Di San Gennaro Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Emergency Children's Help Organization | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Jana Domino Thoroughbred Foundation | Elmont, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Johnny Mac Soldiers Fund Inc | Boston, MA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Casa Belvedere the Italian Cultural Fnd | Staten Island, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Institute for the Study of War | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Italian American St Joseph Society (LA) | Metairie, LA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Italian Welfare League | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Uinico National | Fairfield, NJ | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church | Brooklyn, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,418,643 | 28 |
| 2023 | $15,854,985 | 35 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 13, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543179349103179
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 46-2542824
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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