THE V FOUNDATION
AI Summary
The V Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives through a relationship-based approach, operating by invitation only. In 2025, the foundation paid out a total of $56.7 million across 113 grantees. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, but nonprofits seeking to engage with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PUT AN END TO CANCER.
Cause Areas
1
Out-patient medical care
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO
$14.8M
5%
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc
$12.4M
5%
DUKE UNIVERSITY
$9.5M
3%
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Total No. of Grants
53
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$400K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE V FOUNDATION?
No. THE V FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE V FOUNDATION give?
THE V FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Massachusetts, and New York. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE V FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE V FOUNDATION fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE V FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, THE V FOUNDATION awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $56.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE V FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, THE V FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 110 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Inc, and DUKE UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE V FOUNDATION?
THE V FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.