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    VERIZON FOUNDATION

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    BASKING RIDGE, NJEIN 133319048 Website

    Annual Giving

    $7.0M-8% YoY

    Grants

    5,464

    Median Grant

    $500

    Organizations Funded

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Verizon's funding priorities are aligned around Digital Inclusion, Climate Protection and Human Prosperity. For education, Verizon Foundation funding supports projects that promote digital skills development for students and teachers in grades K-12.

    Focus Areas

    disaster reliefhumanitarian and refugee aidhigher educationmedical researchpediatric cancerpublic health and disease charitieschildren's welfarefood banks and hunger relief

    Grant Types

    matching grantsemergency/disaster grants

    Funded Initiatives

    Recent grant activities include $130,000 to support partnership with Lesley University and Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Five finalists in Young Entrepreneurs Challenge received £977 each. Active workforce development through tuition-free Skill Forward program. Small business support with free courses, coaching, networking and grants.

    How to Apply

    New applications by invitation only. Verizon and the Verizon Foundation do not respond to unsolicited inquiries for funding. Organizations must be 501(c)(3) tax-exempt. At least 85% of grant funds must be direct costs, indirect costs no more than 15%.

    Does Not Fund

    Organizations not exempt under Section 501(c)(3), education grants cannot use funding for technology hardware if eligible for E-Rate program unless approved by Verizon compliance, applications by invitation only

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024-8%

    $7.0M

    Grants

    5,464

    Median

    $500

    States

    52

    2023+22%

    $7.6M

    Grants

    9,748

    Median

    $250

    States

    52

    2022

    $6.2M

    Grants

    10,309

    Median

    $250

    States

    53

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $23.8M
    $7.0M(29.5%)
    2023
    $26.0M
    $7.6M(29.3%)
    2022
    $26.8M
    $6.2M(23.3%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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