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Fiscal Year Start

Feb 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Virga Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding and operates by invitation only, meaning it does not accept unsolicited proposals. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $668.9K in grants to 50 grantees. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$668.9K
2024
Grantees funded
50
Multi-year grantees
10%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
52
Median 1st year grant
$5K
Median 2nd year grant
$11K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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Samuel Mix
Employee
M
Michael Paul Pfotenhauer
Employee
D
Diane Wren
Employee

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to Virga Foundation?
No. Virga Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does Virga Foundation give?
Virga Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado, Arizona, 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 Virga Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from Virga Foundation fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $5,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does Virga Foundation make each year?
In 2024, Virga Foundation awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $669 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did Virga Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, Virga Foundation awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include THE GRAND CANYON TRUST INC, Make the Road New York, and FRIENDS OF CEDAR MESA. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to Virga Foundation?
Virga Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.