Quick Summary
Name: Viking Global Foundation Inc Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $3,500,000 |
| Grant Range | Varies (includes $5,000 matching gifts and larger strategic grants) |
| Average Grant | $9,000 |
| Application Method | Invitation Only |
Contact Details
Website: https://vikingglobal.com/viking-global-foundation/ Address: 600 Washington Blvd, Stamford, CT 06901-3726
Geographic Focus
- New York City
- Fairfield County, Connecticut
- San Francisco (limited)
Funding Priorities
- Early childhood development - Organizations serving children ages birth to five, preparing them for kindergarten success
- Educational equity - Programs that break the cycle of poverty through education
- Environmental sustainability - Environmental initiatives
- Capacity building - Strengthening nonprofit operational capacity
- Matching gifts - Employee-nominated nonprofits (up to $5,000 match per employee annually)
- Emergency relief - Supporting communities in times of crisis
What They Don't Fund
Information not publicly available. The foundation operates primarily by invitation only.
Application Method
Invitation only - The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications. Proposals are by request only. A volunteer Grants Committee made up of Viking Global Investors employees identifies potential organizations, participates in due diligence, and makes final funding decisions.
The foundation offers:
- Strategic grants for early childhood education
- Matching gifts for employee contributions (1:1 match up to $5,000 annually)
- Capacity building grants for employee-nominated nonprofits
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