How it works
The Viking Global Foundation helps us fulfill our responsibility to support the communities in which we live and work.
Moreover, we aspire to educate Vikings and provide them with opportunities to chart their own paths as philanthropists.
— David Ott, Advisory Director
Nonprofit partners
Early childhood education
To support our goal of advancing educational equity in our communities, the following nonprofit partner organizations are making
an important contribution toward early childhood education.
Family Centers
Connecticut
Family Centers offers quality health, education and human service programs that give individuals and families the tools needed to establish a strong educational foundation, overcome complex and critical problems, carry on healthy productive lives and achieve personal improvement.
Fund for Public Health in New York City
New York City
The Fund for Public Health in New York City (FPHNYC) is an independent nonprofit organization that works in partnership with the NYC Health Department to pilot programs addressing pressing public health needs, secure public and private-sector support to enhance health and healthcare, and educate the public regarding the protection of individual, family, and community health.
Manny Cantor Center at Educational Alliance
New York City
The Manny Cantor Center is the flagship community center of Educational Alliance, a nonprofit that brings together and partners with diverse communities in Lower Manhattan, offering individuals and families high-quality, multi-generational programs and services that enhance their well-being and socioeconomic opportunities.
University Settlement
New York City
Founded in 1886, University Settlement is the country's first established settlement house and currently provides a network of social service programs for families across Manhattan and Brooklyn. University's programs span early childhood, youth development, older adults, mental health, housing stability, advocacy, arts and literacy.
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Abriendo Puertas / Opening Doors
Alliance for Community Development
Broadway Housing Communities
Brooklyn Kindergarten Society
Center for Children’s Initiatives
Center for Court Innovation
Child First
Child Guidance Center
Children’s Learning Centers of Fairfield County
CT Association for Human Services (CAHS)
Danbury’s Promise for Children
Family and Children’s Agency
Fund for Public Schools
Greater Bridgeport Area Prevention Program Inc
Hour Children
Hudson Guild
Inspirica
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The MOMS Partnership
New York Library Astor Lenox & Tilden Foundation
New York Immigration Coalition
NYC’s Administration for Children’s Services
Parent Child+
Power of Two
Ramapo For Children
Reach Out and Read
Research Foundation CUNY – Professional Development Instititute
Robin Hood Foundation
Sheltering Arms
Springboard Collaborative
Sunset Park Health Council — Lutheran Family Health Centers
Community grants
Community grants help local nonprofit partners strengthen their operational capacity and support our communities in times of crisis.
Vikings can nominate other nonprofits to apply for a one-time capacity-building grant. Through these grants, we aim to strengthen their capacity to support our local community.
914Cares
2024
Building One Community
2024
CT Council for Philanthropy – FCFN
2024
Equity Advocates
2024
Fairgate Farm
2024
Futures and Options
2024
Horizons – GFA
2024
LES Ecology Center
2024
Make-A-Wish
2024
Sanctuary for Families
2024
Brooklyn Poets
2023
Community Access
2023
Norwalk Youth Symphony
2023
Reclaim Childhood
2023
Stamford Cradle to Career
2023
Even Ground
2022
We have made grants to respond to two emergencies that have impacted our communities: Hurricane Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic. We invested additional dollars to ensure organizations could continue providing critical services to those most impacted.
4-CT
COVID relief
2020
Americares Foundation
Hurricane Sandy
2013
Building One Community
COVID relief
2020 and 2021
Child Guidance Center
COVID relief
2021
Ed-Advance CT Cares for Family Child Care
COVID relief
2020
Equity Advocates
COVID relief
2021
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COVID relief
2020 and 2021
Food Bank for New York
Hurricane Sandy
2013
Food Rescue US
COVID relief
2020 and 2021
Hungry Monks / Monkworx Social Services
COVID relief
2020
Masa
COVID relief
2020 and 2021
New Immigrant Community Empowerment
COVID relief
2020 and 2021
Over the past decade, we made grants to respond to two emergencies: Hurricane Sandy and the COVID-19 pandemic. We invested additional dollars to ensure organizations could continue providing critical services to those most impacted.
North Star Fund
COVID relief
2021
Project Hospitality
COVID relief
2020
Rethink Food
COVID relief
2020
San Francisco Marin Food Bank
COVID relief
2020
Save the Children
Hurricane Sandy
2013
Tipping Point Community
COVID relief
2020
Frequently Asked Questions
CAN MY ORGANIZATION SEND A PROPOSAL TO THE VIKING GLOBAL FOUNDATION?
At this time, proposals are by request only. The Viking Global Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications.
WHAT CRITERIA IS USED TO ASSESS POTENTIAL NONPROFIT PARTNERS?
We conduct a due diligence analysis to assess the organization’s leadership and governance, organizational effectiveness, outcomes and impacts, financial management, and openness to partner with us.
WHAT IS THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN VIKING GLOBAL INVESTORS AND THE VIKING GLOBAL FOUNDATION?
Viking Global Investors funds the Viking Global Foundation. Viking employees are involved with all the Foundation programs, including volunteering, education, and grantmaking.