The Vilcek Foundation invites applications from mission-driven nonprofit organizations that have a specific focus on supporting immigrants in the arts, sciences, education, or through the provision of social services.
Donor Name: Vilcek Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/30/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Impact and Focus
The Vilcek Foundation’s grants empower nonprofits to expand their reach, engage diverse audiences, and advance their missions. They are committed to partnering with organizations that take an original and creative approach in their work, and are dedicated to the communities and causes they serve.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for a grant:
- An organization must be a nonprofit organization operating under U.S. IRC Section 501(c)(3).
- An organization must be based in the United States or U.S. territories.
- An organization’s activities and expenditures must primarily be based in the United States or U.S. territories.
- An organization must abide by all laws and regulations governing nonprofit organizations under IRC Section 501(c)(3) in the United States.
- An organization must be in good standing and hold tax-exempt status with the IRS.
- An organization must be able to provide the following documents:
- Signed W-9 with a valid EIN for the organization
- IRS determination letter
- A recent Form 990, Form 990-PF, Form 990-EZ, or Form 990-N
- An audited financial statement
- Annual operating budget and proposal budget when applicable.
Restrictions
- The foundation does not award grants to organizations working with fiscal sponsors.
- The foundation does not award grants in support of scientific research.
- The foundation does not award grants in support of capital projects or campaigns.
- The foundation does not award grants to organizations seeking support to cover the costs of galas, award ceremonies, or other events primarily intended as fundraisers.
- The foundation does not award grants to K-12 schools or to charter schools. While they recognize the significant need for arts program support in schools, this is not our current focus or area of expertise.
- The foundation does not participate in or provide support to any political campaigns on behalf of or in opposition to any candidate for elective public office.
- The foundation does not offer renewals on grants; all grants awarded by the foundation are intended as one-time, non-renewable awards.
- The foundation requires a two-cycle waiting period before past Vilcek Foundation grantees may reapply (e.g., a 2025 grantee may reapply in 2028).
For more information, visit Vilcek Foundation.
