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The Agnes Varis Trust
Pub 78

The Agnes Varis Trust
Pub 78

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-6922155
Private Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Agnes Varis Trust
Pub 78

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
35-6922155
Private Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The Agnes Varis Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that has paid out a total of $3.1 million in grants to 45 grantees as of 2017. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$3.1M

2017
Grantees funded
45
Multi-year grantees
31%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

30

Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
G
George Svokos
Board Member
P
Paul Feuerman
Board Member
S
Sami Harawi
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to The Agnes Varis Trust?
No. The Agnes Varis Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does The Agnes Varis Trust give?
The Agnes Varis Trust primarily gives to organizations located in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts. 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 Agnes Varis Trust’s grants?
The largest share of grants from The Agnes Varis Trust fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $50 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does The Agnes Varis Trust make each year?
In 2017, The Agnes Varis Trust awarded about 30 grants, totaling nearly $3.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did The Agnes Varis Trust fund recently?
In 2017, The Agnes Varis Trust awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include PUBLIC MEDIA NJ INC, AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT, and OPENING ACT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to The Agnes Varis Trust?
The Agnes Varis Trust does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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