AI Summary
The Agnes Varis Trust is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based engagement model. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the Trust can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
PUBLIC MEDIA NJ INC
NEW YORK, NY
$1M
11%
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF BEIRUT
New York, NY
$600K
7%
OPENING ACT INC
BROOKLYN, NY
$350K
4%
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Total No. of Grants
30
Median 1st year grant
$50K
Median 2nd year grant
$100K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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.