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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-8044292

The Skip Viragh Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Reno, NV. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 52 grants and $31.1 million paid in grants.

Tax year 2024 (period ending Jun 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

8 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.
  • Tax year 2024

    $31,119,557

    Grants listed
    52
    Assets, end of year
    $204,781,394
  • Tax year 2023

    $34,893,946

    Grants listed
    46
    Assets, end of year
    $218,078,016
  • Tax year 2022

    $24,498,596

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $223,568,500
  • Tax year 2021

    $31,833,691

    Grants listed
    49
    Assets, end of year
    $226,771,805
  • Tax year 2020

    $30,542,159

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $289,471,217
  • Tax year 2019

    $29,180,035

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $264,566,460
  • Tax year 2018

    $24,350,638

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $288,594,570
  • Tax year 2017

    $26,845,825

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $299,506,633

Grants paid in 2024

52 grants, largest first

As listed on the return. Grants to individuals show as “Individual”, with purpose and amount only.

  1. Pancreatic Cancer Action NetworkEl Segundo, CA

    Early detection initiative and research

    $4,900,000
  2. Chaminade College Prep SchoolWest Hills, CA

    General support of the organization.

    $3,750,000
  3. AppleTree Institute for Edu InnovatWashington, DC

    Unlocking the potential of every student and closing the achievement gap before students enter kindergarten by providing them with the social, emotional, and cognitive skills they need to thrive in school.

    $2,650,000
  4. Individual

    Alcohol and substance abuse treatment center - new building

    $2,000,000
  5. Individual

    Provide the funds for the development of Hope Centers and refugee aid worldwide

    $2,000,000
  6. Injured Marine Semper Fi FundOceanside, CA

    Education and career transition assistance

    $1,750,000
  7. TAPS Tragedy Assist ProgramArlington, VA

    To support program that offers help for those grieving death of loved one in Armed Forces.

    $1,300,000
  8. Cristo Rey NetworkChicago, IL

    Network comprises 30 Catholic, college preparatory high schools for underrepresented urban youth.

    $1,250,000
  9. Wyman CenterWildwood, MO

    To support program dedicted to serving teens from disadvantaged circumstances.

    $1,182,103
  10. St Louis Community FoundationSt Louis, MO

    Annual support of programs

    $900,000
  11. Individual

    Annual support of programs

    $850,000
  12. Renown Health FoundationReno, NV

    To provide annual support of programs to enhance lives, fostering healthier and happier communities.

    $650,000
  13. City Garden Montessori SchoolSaint Louis, MO

    Provide growth capital

    $550,000
  14. Foster Adoptive Care CoalitionSt Louis, MO

    Strives to create permanency in every foster child's life by recruiting and supporting foster & adoptive homes in the St. Louis metropolitan community.

    $500,000
  15. National Association to Protect ChiKnoxville, TN

    To support Digital Operations Defenders Program.

    $500,000
  16. Individual

    Commercial kitchen project.

    $500,000
  17. Individual

    Transform the lives of children in need through powerful programs that allow them to discover their self-worth, realize their potential, and become successful adults.

    $495,000
  18. Helping Up MissionBaltimore, MD

    Provides a variety of services to the homeless, and support building construction

    $483,870
  19. The Little Bit FoundationSaint Louis, MO

    Support of their Wellness Program

    $449,697
  20. Individual

    Providing mature men and women the opportunity to serve the needs of people who are poor, to work for a more just society, and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the [individual] tradition.

    $416,667
  21. Cristo Rey Jesuit High SchoolBaltimore, MD

    Fund education for disadvantaged youth

    $352,000
  22. YMCA of Greater PittsburghPittsburgh, PA

    Support scholarships to camp

    $250,000
  23. Bishop McNamara High SchoolKankakee, IL

    Education

    $250,000
  24. Assisi House IncSaint Louis, MO

    Provide the funds for building operation

    $250,000
  25. Institute for Shelter CareLa Grange, KY

    Annual support of programs

    $250,000
  26. St Louis University School of EducaSt Louis, MO

    To support Teach for St. Louis program.

    $245,000
  27. Individual

    General support of organization programs

    $216,000
  28. Salvation Army - RenoReno, NV

    Food, toys and to provide Christmas gifts

    $206,739
  29. Individual

    Support the Ready to Learn workshops.

    $200,000
  30. Institute for Survivor CareLa Grange, KY

    General operating support of the organization.

    $185,000
  31. No Nevada Food BankSparks, NV

    Annual support of programs

    $150,000
  32. Ready ReadersSaint Louis, MO

    General program support.

    $116,481
  33. Individual

    [individual] education

    $109,000
  34. Intersection of ChangeBaltimore, MD

    Support for long-term drug abuse recovery services

    $100,000
  35. Center for Pregnancy ConcernsBaltimore, MD

    Educate those in a crisis pregnancy situation

    $100,000
  36. Individual

    Playground safety improvements

    $100,000
  37. Operation Food SearchSaint Louis, MO

    Support for food bank.

    $100,000
  38. Individual

    General support of the organization.

    $100,000
  39. Care Chest of Sierra NevadaReno, NV

    Rural outreach program and cargo van purchase

    $89,000
  40. Individual

    Mobile micro [individual]

    $85,000
  41. Sierra Nevada JourneysReno, NV

    Delivering innovative outdoor, science-based education programs for youth to develop critical thinking skills and to inspire natural resource stewardship.

    $75,000
  42. Individual

    Tutoring scholarships

    $64,000
  43. City Seminary of New YorkNew York, NY

    Support the teaching and training of urban ministry in New York City

    $60,000
  44. Duquesne UniversityPittsburgh, PA

    Education

    $60,000
  45. Individual

    General support of operations.

    $59,000
  46. Individual

    Transplant patient support

    $50,000
  47. Individual

    General operating support of the organization.

    $50,000
  48. The 1701 Group Assist League Reno-SReno, NV

    Patient simulator

    $50,000
  49. Baltimore Sports Academy IncBaltimore, MD

    To provide funding for youth sports in the Baltimore area.

    $40,000
  50. Chapelgate Christian AcademyMarriottsville, MD

    Endowment fund

    $30,000
  51. Individual

    General operating [individual] of the organization.

    $30,000
  52. Individual

    Crisis pregnancy counseling and assistance

    $20,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Health2 grants $4,989,00052% of the total
  2. Education4 grants $1,976,48120% of the total
  3. Sports and recreation2 grants $1,222,10313% of the total
  4. Disaster relief and public safety1 grant $500,0005% of the total
  5. Human services2 grants $435,0005% of the total
  6. Mental health2 grants $350,0004% of the total
  7. 2 other causes2 grants $175,0002% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California3 grants $10,400,000
  2. Missouri9 grants $4,293,281
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $2,650,000
  4. Illinois2 grants $1,500,000
  5. Virginia1 grant $1,300,000
  6. Nevada6 grants $1,220,739
  7. Maryland6 grants $1,105,870
  8. Tennessee1 grant $500,000
  9. Kentucky2 grants $435,000
  10. Pennsylvania2 grants $310,000

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Mark S ViraghPresident Hours 30Pay $100,000
  • Roger E YoungVice President Hours 30Pay $100,000
  • Katherine A ViraghSecretary Hours 30Pay $100,000

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