The Vidda Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 13-2981105
Foundation Overview
Based in New York, NY, The Vidda Foundation has awarded 186 grants totaling $3,059,500 to organizations in New York, District of Columbia and 1 other state across the US. Individual grants range from $5,000 to $250,000, with a median award of $10,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
6 of 50 recipients (12%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
94% of all grants are concentrated in New York, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within New York, funding concentrates in New York (87%), Cold Spring (4%), Brooklyn (3%).
Funding Trajectory
Strong 62% growth in annual giving over 4 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on education (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Vidda Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Ascendus | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Nyc Small Business Lending And Financial Education Program | 2023 |
| Association For Case Management & Housing | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute | 2023 |
| Carter Burden Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Making Art Work Program | 2023 |
| Center For Integration & Advancement Of New Americans | $15,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Christodora | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | New Youth Conservationists Saturday Program | 2023 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Vidda Scholarships | 2023 |
| Community Food Advocates | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $15,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation & Education Programs | 2023 |
| Fountain House | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Make The Road Ny | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational& Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| New York City Marble Cemetary | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| New York Historical Society | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| New York Society Library | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Search And Care | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Stone Soup Cafe | $15,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Theater For The New City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Ascendus | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Nyc Small Business Lending And Financial Education Program | 2023 |
| Association For Case Management & Housing | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute | 2023 |
| Carter Burden Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Making Art Work Program | 2023 |
| Center For Integration & Advancement Of New Americans | $15,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Christodora | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | New Youth Conservationists Saturday Program | 2023 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Vidda Scholarships | 2023 |
| Community Food Advocates | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $15,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation & Education Programs | 2023 |
| Fountain House | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| Make The Road Ny | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational& Conservation Programs | 2023 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| New York City Marble Cemetary | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| New York Historical Society | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2023 |
| New York Society Library | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Search And Care | $11,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Stone Soup Cafe | $15,000 | Greenfield, MA, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| Theater For The New City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Ascendus | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Nyc Small Business Lending And Financial Education Program | 2022 |
| Association For Case Management & Housing | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute | 2022 |
| Carter Burden Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Making Art Work Program | 2022 |
| Christodora | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | New Youth Conservationists Saturday Program | 2022 |
| Center For Integration & Advancement Of New Americans | $10,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Vidda Scholarships | 2022 |
| Community Food Advocates | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $15,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation & Education Programs | 2022 |
| Fountain House | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational& Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| National Environmental Education Fnd | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| New York Historical Society | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| New York City Marble Cemetary | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Safe Horizon | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Search And Care | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Theater For The New City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Massachusetts | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Ascendus | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Nyc Small Business Lending And Financial Education Program | 2022 |
| Association For Case Management & Housing | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Brigid Alliance | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute | 2022 |
| Carter Burden Network | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Making Art Work Program | 2022 |
| Christodora | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | New Youth Conservationists Saturday Program | 2022 |
| Center For Integration & Advancement Of New Americans | $10,000 | Astoria, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Vidda Scholarships | 2022 |
| Community Food Advocates | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $15,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Wildlife Conservation & Education Programs | 2022 |
| Fountain House | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational& Conservation Programs | 2022 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| National Environmental Education Fnd | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| New York Historical Society | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2022 |
| New York City Marble Cemetary | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Greater New York | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Safe Horizon | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Search And Care | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| Theater For The New City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| University Of Massachusetts | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute 2021-2022 Season | 2021 |
| Carter Burden Network | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Making Art Work Education Program For Older Adults | 2021 |
| Christadora | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | New Youth Conservationists Program To Engage Nyc Youth With Nature | 2021 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Weekend, Holiday, And Emergency Meals To Homebound Seniors | 2021 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Community Food Advocates | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $10,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Wildelife Conservation & Education Programs In Hudson River Valley | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of New York City | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Food Initiatives For Covid-impacted New Yorkers | 2021 |
| Fountain House | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| James Lenox House | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health And Wellness Program | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Education And Paintings Conservation | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2021 |
| National Environmental Education Fnd | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York City Marble Cemetery | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York Historical Society Museum | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Education, Exhibition, And Public Programming | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Read To Lead | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Safe Horizon | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Search And Care | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Theater For The New City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Street Theater | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute 2021-2022 Season | 2021 |
| Carter Burden Network | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Making Art Work Education Program For Older Adults | 2021 |
| Christadora | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | New Youth Conservationists Program To Engage Nyc Youth With Nature | 2021 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Weekend, Holiday, And Emergency Meals To Homebound Seniors | 2021 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Community Food Advocates | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $10,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Wildelife Conservation & Education Programs In Hudson River Valley | 2021 |
| Food Bank Of New York City | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Emergency Food Initiatives For Covid-impacted New Yorkers | 2021 |
| Fountain House | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Scholarships | 2021 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| James Lenox House | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Health And Wellness Program | 2021 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Education And Paintings Conservation | 2021 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2021 |
| National Environmental Education Fnd | $10,000 | Washington, DC, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York City Marble Cemetery | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| New York Historical Society Museum | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Education, Exhibition, And Public Programming | 2021 |
| Planned Parenthood | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Read To Lead | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Safe Horizon | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Search And Care | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | General Support | 2021 |
| Theater For The New City | $25,000 | New York, NY, US | Street Theater | 2021 |
| American Museum Of Natural History | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Ascendus | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Campaign Against Hunger | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Carnegie Hall | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Weill Music Institute | 2020 |
| Carter Burden Network | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Christadora House | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Citymeals On Wheels | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Classroom Inc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Columbia University School Of Gs | $65,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Community Food Advocates | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Constitution Marsh-national Audubon Soc | $10,000 | Cold Spring, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Dancenyc | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Food Bank Of New York City | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Foundation For Contemporary Arts | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Fountain House | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Harlem Children's Zone | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Holy Apostles Soup Kitchen | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Horticultural Society Of New York | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Metropolitan Museum Of Art | $30,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Museum Of Modern Art | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Educational Programming | 2020 |
| National Environmental Education Fnd | $7,500 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| New York Historical Society Museum | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Planned Parenthood | $15,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Safe Horizon | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Safe Horizon | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Scenic Hudson | $20,000 | Poughkeepsie, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Search And Care | $7,500 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Symphony Space | $10,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Theater For The New City | $20,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Theater For The New City | $5,000 | New York, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| Tri-state Relief Fund | $10,000 | Brooklyn, NY, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Massachusetts | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| University Of Massachusetts | $5,000 | Boston, MA, US | Philip Glass Ensemble | 2020 |
| Schedule Attached | $250,000 | New York, NY, US | See Attachment | 2019 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 13-2981105 |
| Website | http://www.vidda.org |
| Address | CO TCC GROUP 333 7TH AVE 9TH FL New York, NY 10001-0000 |
Key People (4)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Vidda Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Chairman | Ian H Fraser |
|---|---|
| Trustee | Stephen Evans |
| Trustee | Helen C Evarts |
| Trustee | Harriet Gerard Clark |
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