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Private foundation · EIN 13-3948273

Vranos Foundation

Pennington, NJ

Vranos Foundation is a private foundation based in Pennington, NJ. On its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, it reported $4.6M in grants and contributions paid across 49 grants, with $330K in assets (fair market value). It reports that it gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its largest grants went to Harvard University, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and Yale University.

How to request funding

Gives only to preselected organizations. On its Form 990-PF, this foundation checked the box saying it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Relationships and invitations usually come first.

As reported on the foundation's Form 990-PF for tax year 2024. Requirements change; confirm with the foundation before applying.

Largest grants, tax year 2024

Historical data · not a prediction
RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
Harvard UniversityCambridge, MAStem Cell Institute$1,715,736
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer CenterNew York, NYUnrestricted General$500,000
Yale UniversityNew Haven, CTUnrestricted General$250,000
Mayo ClinicRochester, MNUnrestricted General$250,000
Columbia UniversityNew York, NYUnrestricted General$235,000
Hospital for Special SurgeryNew York, NYUnrestricted General$138,167
Hopkins SchoolNew Haven, CTUnrestricted General$100,000
Chicago Hope AcademyChicago, ILUnrestricted General$100,000
Duke University Health System IncDurham, NCUnrestricted General$100,000
University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles, CAUnrestricted General$100,000
The Metropolitan OperaNew York, NYUnrestricted General$75,000
Hedge Funds Care IncNew York, NYUnrestricted General$75,000
Casa NycNew York, NYUnrestricted General$71,000
Gabrielles Angel Foundation for CancerNew York, NYUnrestricted General$65,000
East Harlem School at Exodus HouseNew York, NYUnrestricted General$55,000
Africa Transformational InitiativeLititz, PAUnrestricted General$50,000
Worcester Polytechnic InstituteWorcester, MAUnrestricted General$50,000
Irc - International Rescue CommitteeNew York, NYUnrestricted General$50,000
Community Foundation of NjMorristown, NJUnrestricted General$50,000
Regenerative Sportscare Foundation IncGarden City, NYUnrestricted General$50,000
Pacific House IncStamford, CTUnrestricted General$47,000
The Open Door Shelter IncNorwalk, CTUnrestricted General$38,000
Peruvian Paws AssociationLimaUnrestricted General$37,000
DomusStamford, CTUnrestricted General$35,000
Robin Hood FoundationNew York, NYUnrestricted General$35,000

The 25 largest of 49 grants listed on the return. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.

Where its grants went

Quick answers

Does Vranos Foundation accept grant applications?

According to its Form 990-PF for tax year 2024, Vranos Foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

How much does Vranos Foundation give each year?

For tax year 2024, it reported $4,601,903 in grants and contributions paid (49 grants). Giving can change from year to year.

What organizations has Vranos Foundation funded?

Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Harvard University (MA), $1.72M, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (NY), $500K, Yale University (CT), $250K, Mayo Clinic (MN), $250K and Columbia University (NY), $235K.