Visa Foundation
San Francisco, California · EIN 814503596 · Private foundation
Visa Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $38.8M in giving and $402.6M in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 223 grants for Visa Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Visa Foundation funds
Visa Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, economic development, education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, families, foster youth, homeless population, immigrants & refugees.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc General & Unrestricted | Newark, DE | $7.4M | 2023 |
| Tipping Point Community to address and prevent youth homelessness across the Bay Area | San Francisco, CA | $6.8M | 2022 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc General & Unrestricted | Newark, DE | $4.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Visa Foundation
Visa Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request.
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Frequently asked questions about Visa Foundation
- Does Visa Foundation accept grant applications?
- Visa Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Visa Foundation fund?
- Visa Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include American Online Giving Foundation Inc, Tipping Point Community. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Visa Foundation give in grants?
- Visa Foundation's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $38.8M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $121.6M over 223 grants.
- Where is Visa Foundation located?
- Visa Foundation is based in San Francisco, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 814503596.
- How can I find foundations similar to Visa Foundation?
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