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THE VIOLA FUND

New york, NY Tax ID: 13-3398045

The Viola Fund, based in New York, supports arts, education, environment, health, and human services across multiple U.S. cities and states, with assets of over $20 million and managed by trustees Abby, Rebecca, and David Leigh.

About THE VIOLA FUND

Comprehensive foundation profile based on the most recent IRS Form 990 filing

The Viola Fund is a philanthropic organization based in New York, NY, with assets totaling $20,894,280. The fund focuses on supporting initiatives in arts and culture, education, environment, health, and human services. In the past year, it reported expenses of $1,165,862 and revenue of $15,771,551. The fund has provided financial support to various cities across the United States, including Albany, Brooklyn, Chicago, and New Orleans, among others. It operates in several states such as California, Connecticut, Florida, and New York. The fund is managed by trustees Abby Leigh, Rebecca Leigh, and David Leigh, who serve in their roles as required without compensation.

Focus Areas

Arts and cultureEducationEnvironmentHealthHuman services

Geographic Focus

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Key Statistics
Total Assets $20.9M
Total Awarded This Year $1.1M
Average Grant Size $286
Total Grants (Previous Year) 4,137
Open to New Applicants
% New Applicants Funded
Contact Information
New york, NY
Geographic Funding Distribution

Financials

Total Assets
$20.9M

+2.6% from previous year

Annual Grants
$1.1M

18 grants awarded in 2024

Expense Ratio
7.4%

Of total revenue spent on programs

Annual Grant Distribution
Revenue vs Expenses
Assets Over Time

Grants

Grant Awards
PurposeLocation
$1,010,000ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUNDGENERALNew york, NY, US2023
$1,000,000YALE UNIVERSITYGENERALNew haven, CT, US2023
$1,000,000ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUNDGENERALNew york, NY, US2024
$350,000ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE FUNDGENERALNew york, NY, US2022
$50,000WHITNEY MUSEUM OF AMERICAN ARTGENERALNew york, NY, US2022
$30,000METROPOLITAN OPERAGENERALNew york, NY, US2022
$30,000METROPOLITAN OPERAGENERALNew york, NY, US2023
$30,000METROPOLITAN OPERAGENERALNew york, NY, US2024
$26,000PLAN A HEALTHGGENERALNew york, NY, US2022
$25,000FEEDING AMERICAGENERALChicago, IL, US2022

People

Leadership & Staff

Compensation data from most recent available 990 forms

AL

ABBY LEIGH

TRUSTEE, AS REQUIRED

$0 2024
RL

REBECCA LEIGH

TRUSTEE, AS REQUIRED

$0 2024
DL

DAVID LEIGH

TRUSTEE, AS REQUIRED

$0 2024
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Last updated on August 25, 2025

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