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THE VILCEK FOUNDATION INC

NEW YORK, NY · EIN 510404790 · Form 990PF · FY2024 · NTEE H51 · Medical Research · Medium ($1M-$10M)
revenue
$9.6M
expenses
$694K
net assets
$137.5M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

The Vilcek Foundation Inc is a New York-based nonprofit that supports advancements in biomedical science, art history, and design through significant awards and grants. The foundation primarily funds individuals and organizations that promote immigrant contributions to the arts and sciences, with a focus on recognizing innovation and creative promise. It also supports programs that enhance access to the arts and education for immigrant communities.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History
Annual award of $100,000 to immigrant scholars in art history
New American Perspectives Program
Supports immigrant and foreign-born filmmakers through the Hawaii International Film Festival, including access to the arts and educational outreach in local schools
Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise
Annual awards of $50,000 to early-career immigrant scientists and designers showing exceptional promise in biomedical science and design
Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science
Annual award of $100,000 to immigrant biomedical scientists for outstanding contributions to the field
Vilcek Prize in Design
Annual award of $100,000 to immigrant designers for exceptional work and impact
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • Medical Research Funding 2 activities
    • Awarding the Vilcek Prize for Creative Promise in Biomedical Science
      Recognizes early-career immigrant scientists demonstrating exceptional promise in biomedical science through an annual prize.
    • Awarding the Vilcek Prize in Biomedical Science
      Recognizes outstanding contributions by immigrant scientists in biomedical science through the annual Vilcek Prize.
  • Artist Support Grants 1 activity
    • Awarding the Marica Vilcek Prize in Art History
      Honors exceptional achievements by immigrant scholars or professionals in the field of art history through the Marica Vilcek Prize.
  • Design and Architecture Education Support 1 activity
    • Awarding the Vilcek Prize in Design
      Recognizes innovative contributions by immigrant designers through the annual Vilcek Prize in Design.
  • Refugee and Immigrant Resettlement Services 1 activity
    • Funding membership and operations of Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees
      Funds the annual membership and organizational operations and programs of Grantmakers Concerned with Immigrants and Refugees to support its work in immigrant and refugee advocacy.
  • Film Production Funding and Fiscal Sponsorship 1 activity
    • Funding the New American Perspectives program at the Hawai'i International Film Festival
      Supports the New American Perspectives program to provide a platform for immigrant and foreign-born filmmakers, increase access to the arts, and deliver educational programming in local schools.
financials · form 990PF · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$9.61M
Contributions & grants$8.06M84%
Program service revenue
Investment income$845K9%
Other revenue$693K
expenses
Total expenses$694K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$1K
balance sheet
Total assets$137.48M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$137.48M
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +73.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
RICK KINSEL PRESIDENT 35 $37K
board members · 9
  • ANDREW SANDERS — DIRECTOR (BEGAN 8/9/24)
  • CATHERINE WHITNEY — DIRECTOR (BEGAN 8/9/24)
  • CHRISTINA MOSSAIDES STRASSFIELD — DIRECTOR
  • DR JAN VILCEK — COFOUNDER, CEO & CHAIRMAN
  • JEDD WOLCHOK — DIRECTOR (BEGAN 5/1/24)
  • JOAN MASSAGUE — DIRECTOR
  • JUNG LEE SANDERS — DIRECTOR (PASSED ON 8/6/24)
  • KATERINA HERAN DARWIN — DIRECTOR
  • MARICA VILCEK — COFOUNDER, VICE CHAIR & SECRETARY
relationships · 2

Who they work with

  • GRANTMAKERS CONCERNED WITH IMMIGRANTS AND REFUGEES Partner — Receives funding to support its membership and organizational operations and programs.
  • HAWAII INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Partner — Receives grant funding to support the New American Perspectives program, which highlights immigrant and foreign-born filmmakers and includes educational outreach in Hawai'i schools.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

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  • Immigrant Achievement Recognition
    methodology: immigrant-achievement-recognition
    By awarding competitive prizes to immigrants in biomedical science, art history, and design, we elevate visibility of their contributions and inspire future innovation, because recognition of excellence reinforces aspirational pathways and validates underrepresented talent in these fields.