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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 81-4503596

Visa Foundation

A private foundation in San Francisco, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 81 grants and $38.8 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 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.

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Assets and giving by year

7 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $38,788,508

    Grants listed
    81
    Assets, end of year
    $402,618,578

  • Tax year 2023

    $35,777,048

    Grants listed
    89
    Assets, end of year
    $435,934,988

  • Tax year 2022

    $35,053,968

    Grants listed
    65
    Assets, end of year
    $405,449,829

  • Tax year 2021

    $28,077,795

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $433,267,579

  • Tax year 2020

    $25,981,450

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $452,119,857

  • Tax year 2019

    $22,672,894

    Grants listed
    34
    Assets, end of year
    $404,990,305

  • Tax year 2018

    $10,056,006

    Grants listed
    12
    Assets, end of year
    $400,407,022

Grants paid in 2024

81 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE

    General & Unrestricted

    $6,600,733
  2. African Guarantee Fund - for Small and Medium SizeNairobi, Kenya

    Expenditure Responsibility Grant

    $2,000,000
  3. International Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmWashington, DC

    Support the growth and resilience of SMBs by collaborating with government and financial institutions to 1) improve access to business & digital training and 2) improve access to financing

    $2,000,000
  4. LA Clippers FoundationBellevue, WA

    To support the purposes of the FireAid funds being raised in connection with the FireAid Benefit Concert

    $2,000,000
  5. American Online Giving Foundation IncNewark, DE

    General & Unrestricted

    $1,500,000
  6. Kiva MicrofundsSan Francisco, CA

    Donor adviser fund - k-daf

    $1,450,000
  7. Tipping Point CommunitySan Francisco, CA

    Addressing youth homelessness in the Bay Area

    $1,250,000
  8. Womens World Banking IncNew York, NY

    Empowering Women-Owned Small and Micro Businesses

    $1,200,000
  9. 2X Global LimitedLondon, United Kingdom

    the Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF)

    $1,000,000
  10. Black Economic Alliance FoundationWashington, DC

    To support the CBE

    $1,000,000
  11. Charities Aid Foundation AmericaAlexandria, VA

    To Charities Aid Foundation America ("CAF America")

    $1,000,000
  12. Pro Mujer IncNew York, NY

    To support the growth of women-led businesses through the provision of holistic services that increase their access to capital

    $1,000,000
  13. Un Women Australia IncorporatedCanberra, Australia

    UN Women: Care & Green Impact Entrepreneurship Program

    $1,000,000
  14. The Uk Online Giving FoundationLondon, United Kingdom

    General & Unrestricted

    $657,533
  15. Pro Mujer IncNew York, NY

    Support women-led SMBs in LAC through programs that (1) expand access to business and digital literacy training and (2) expand access to capital

    $600,000
  16. Technoserve IncArlington, VA

    To support the growth of gender diverse, green and agricultural businesses in India and Sub-Saharan Africa

    $600,000
  17. 2X Global LimitedLondon, United Kingdom

    to support 2X Global's ongoing mission

    $500,000
  18. AGRAAlexandria, VA

    To empower 20,000 women and youth farmers in Nigeria's agri-food systems through ag-tech and innovative finance solutions

    $500,000
  19. American National Red CrossSan Francisco, CA

    American Red Cross' Annual Disaster Giving Program(ADGP)

    $500,000
  20. Black Innovation AllianceAtlanta, GA

    To support Strengthening the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in the U.S.

    $500,000
  21. Global Impact Investing Network IncNew York, NY

    The Impact Lab fund

    $500,000
  22. Inco Community IncSan Francisco, CA

    Unlocking the economic potential of women-led businesses in the UK&I

    $500,000
  23. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    To support the Tipping Point Fund on Impact Investing

    $500,000
  24. Operation HopeAtlanta, GA

    To support HOPE Network & Digital Solution for SMBs

    $500,000
  25. Oxfam-America IncBoston, MA

    To support B-READY: Building Resilient, Adaptive, and Disaster-Ready Communities

    $500,000
  26. Realize ImpactBainbridge Is, WA

    Demonstrating the Potential and Business Readiness of Entrepreneurial Households

    $500,000
  27. Technoserve IncArlington, VA

    Support a business accelerator program that provides entrepreneurship training and fundraising support to start-ups that are driving job creation and economic mobility across India

    $500,000
  28. Tides CenterLos Angeles, CA

    To support VC Include (VCI)'s efforts to level the playing field for emerging and diverse fund managers in the US

    $500,000
  29. World Savings and Retail Banking InstituteBrussels, Belgium

    Expenditure Responsibility

    $500,000
  30. The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network CicAldwych, United Kingdom

    Supporting refugee entrepreneurship in the UK, Greece, and Holland

    $375,000
  31. Opportunity International IncCarol Stream, IL

    To support women-led SMBs with technical assistance and digital finance solutions to grow and digitalize their business

    $300,000
  32. Singa GlobalParis, France

    To support newcomer entrepreneurship in Europe

    $300,000
  33. Agora PartnershipsNew York, NY

    To support Juntas Contamos and an Information Exchange Platform Extension

    $250,000
  34. Community Reinvestment Fund IncMinneapolis, MN

    To support the program From Outputs to Outcomes: Deploying CRF Insights to Measure the Impact of the California Rebuilding Fund

    $250,000
  35. Eyelliance IncNew York, NY

    To support Catalyzing Inclusive Growth of the Retail Optical Sector in LMICs

    $250,000
  36. Huge Thing Spolka Z Ograniczona OdpowiedzialnosciaPoznan, Poland

    Expenditure Responsibility

    $250,000
  37. Inclusiv IncNew York, NY

    To support Maximizing Financial Inclusion Impact in the U.S.

    $250,000
  38. International Charitable Organization - East EuropKyiv, Ukraine

    To support Scaling Ukraine's GovTech Initiative to the World

    $250,000
  39. Kiz Sinnova Ges Fuer Soziale Innovationen GGMBHOffenbach A M, Germany

    To support Perspektive neuStart in fostering inclusive entrepreneurship and strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Germany

    $250,000
  40. PT Kanika Cahaya (aka Instellar)Jakarta, Indonesia

    Instellar aims to grow Indonesia's Impact Entrepre

    $250,000
  41. South African Women in EngineeringJohannesburg, South Africa

    To support the "STEM is Everywhere" Female Founder Incubator

    $250,000
  42. The Milken InstituteSanta Monica, CA

    To support the development of the Milken Institute's Corporate PLC which convenes leaders sitting within corporate foundations, philanthropy, social impact, corporate social responsibility and other impact-focused departments within private sector organizations

    $250,000
  43. United States Fund for UNICEFNew York, NY

    To provide support for humanitarian assistance focused on families and children as a result of the recent conflict in Lebanon

    $250,000
  44. Vilcap IncHouston, TX

    To support Invest2Innovate's Ecosystem Enablement Program

    $250,000
  45. Yayasan Angin Dampak JayaJakarta Selatan, Indonesia

    To support Democratizing Access To Capitals: Women SGBs Entrepreneurs

    $250,000
  46. Charitable GivingTavistock, United Kingdom

    General & Unrestricted

    $238,394
  47. The Uk Online Giving FoundationLondon, United Kingdom

    General & Unrestricted

    $223,775
  48. American Corporate PartnersNew York, NY

    To support ACP Ventures which provides entrepreneurship training and business support services to veterans and military spouses, including one-on-one mentorship, access to online resources, and on-demand expert advice

    $200,000
  49. Financial Alliance for Women IncBrooklyn, NY

    Expenditure Responsibility

    $200,000
  50. Instituto Rede Mulher Empreendedora - IrmeSao Paulo, Brazil

    To support Potncia Feminina

    $200,000
  51. Smithsonian InstitutionWashington, DC

    to support the NMAAHC mission

    $200,000
  52. African Technology Innovation Hubs InitiativeFCT, Nigeria

    To support women entrepreneurs in agriculture and e-commerce in Nigeria and unlock new market and funding opportunities via an innovative digital platform

    $187,500
  53. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    To support NYU Stern's Center for Sustainable Business EmpowHER program in Sustainable Finance

    $175,000
  54. Fonds de Dotation Ambition Saint-DenisSaintdenis, France

    To provide business support services for entrepreneurs in the Saint Denis municipality in Paris and raise awareness of the need to support entrepreneurship locally

    $150,000
  55. The Aspen Institute IncWashington, DC

    To support the Digital Equity Frontiers Pilot Project

    $150,000
  56. The Childrens Aid SocietyNew York, NY

    Visa Foundation Gives partnership to help children in poverty to succeed and thrive

    $125,000
  57. The Entrepreneurial Refugee Network CicAldwych, United Kingdom

    To support European Refugee Entrepreneurship

    $125,000
  58. Chancellor Masters & Scholars of the University ofOxford, United Kingdom

    To conduct a feasibility assessing the viability of a financial literacy program for women entrepreneurs in Nigeria

    $101,250
  59. American National Red CrossSan Francisco, CA

    To support the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society's emergency appeal launched on September 06, 2024, to deliver assistance and support the recovery of people affected by the flash flooding in Bangladesh

    $100,000
  60. American National Red CrossSan Francisco, CA

    To support the IFRC's appeal to support the Myanmar Red Cross (MRCS) emergency appeal launched on March 29, 2025, to deliver assistance and support the recovery of people affected by the 7.7 magnitude earthquake in Myanmar

    $100,000
  61. CodealSeattle, WA

    To support ensuring access and participation in K-12 computer science and AI education for all students

    $100,000
  62. Globalgiving Foundation IncWashington, DC

    To support the Storm Boris Relief Fund in its response to the widespread devastation across central and eastern Europe

    $100,000
  63. Swiss Philanthropy FoundationGenf, Switzerland

    To support The Growth Firms Alliance

    $99,090
  64. Canadian Online Giving FoundationCalgary, Canada

    General & Unrestricted

    $52,957
  65. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To support the American Heart Association's Greater Bay Area Heart Walk

    $50,000
  66. Council for Economic EducationNew York, NY

    Charitable Event

    $50,000
  67. Gallaudet UniversityWashington, DC

    To support the Necessity of Now campaign

    $50,000
  68. Advertising Council IncNew York, NY

    To support the Ad Council's 2024 Public Service Award Dinner honoring Bob Iger

    $40,000
  69. The Trustee for the Australian Online Giving FoundNeutral Bay, Australia

    General & Unrestricted

    $32,276
  70. American Heart AssociationDallas, TX

    To support the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women program

    $25,000
  71. Michaels PlaceTraverse City, MI

    General & Unrestricted

    $25,000
  72. The Africa-America InstituteNew York, NY

    To support AAI's 41st Annual Awards Gala

    $25,000
  73. Boys & Girls Club of the PeninsulaMenlo Park, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  74. KIPP Bay Area SchoolsOakland, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  75. The Childrens Aid SocietyNew York, NY

    General & Unrestricted

    $15,000
  76. Home Centered Care InstituteSchaumburg, IL

    General & Unrestricted

    $10,000
  77. The Alameda County Community Food Bank IncOakland, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $7,500
  78. Moraga Educational FoundationMoraga, CA

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,500
  79. Guadalupe Center IncNaples, FL

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  80. The Northern Michigan University FoundationMarquette, MI

    General & Unrestricted

    $5,000
  81. President and Fellows of Harvard CollegeBoston, MA

    FAS Athletics Women's Volleyball fund

    $2,000

Where the money goes

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

  1. Philanthropy and grantmaking6 grants $11,850,73352% of the total
  2. International aid12 grants $6,975,00030% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $840,0004% of the total
  4. Arts and culture2 grants $700,0003% of the total
  5. Environment1 grant $500,0002% of the total
  6. Jobs and employment1 grant $500,0002% of the total
  7. 7 other causes16 grants $1,525,5007% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Delaware2 grants $8,100,733
  2. New York16 grants $5,130,000
  3. California14 grants $4,768,000
  4. District of Columbia6 grants $3,800,000
  5. Virginia4 grants $2,600,000
  6. Washington3 grants $2,600,000
  7. Georgia2 grants $1,000,000
  8. Maryland1 grant $500,000
  9. Illinois2 grants $310,000
  10. Minnesota1 grant $250,000

Officers, directors and trustees

9 people as filed

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

  • Brooke D ArenaSec Hours 1Pay $0
  • Frank CooperDir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Oliver JenkynDir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kathleen KavanaghDir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Graham MacmillanPres, Dir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Ryan McInerneyDir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Colleen OstrowskiTreas Hours 1Pay $0
  • Chris SuhDir Hours 1Pay $0
  • Kelly Mahon TullierDir, Chair of the Board Hours 1Pay $0

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