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| Founded | 2000 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Jan and Marica Vilcek |
| Type | Private Nonprofit Foundation |
| Focus | Arts, biomedical science, immigration |
| Location | |
Key people | Jan Vilcek (Co-founder), Marica Vilcek (Co-founder), Rick Kinsel (President) |
Revenue (2014) | $19,837,752[1] |
| Expenses (2014) | $4,822,527[1] |
| Website | www.vilcek.org |
The Vilcek Foundation is an American nonprofit organization.[2] The foundation's programs include the Vilcek Foundation Prizes.
The Foundation was established in 2000 by Jan and Marica Vilcek, immigrants from the former Czechoslovakia.[3] The mission of the Foundation was inspired by the couple's respective careers in biomedical science and art history, as well as their appreciation for the opportunities offered to them as newcomers to the United States.[4]
- ^ a b "The Vilcek Foundation, Inc" (PDF). Foundation Center. Retrieved July 7, 2017.
- ^ Herman, Richard (2009). Immigrant, Inc. Wiley, John & Sons. pp. 157–158. ISBN 978-0-470-45571-5.
- ^ Perez-Pena, Richard (August 12, 2005). "Research Scientist Gives $105 Million to N.Y.U". The New York Times. Retrieved August 12, 2005.
- ^ Preston, Caroline (February 12, 2006). "Couple's Philanthropy Honors the Achievements of Immigrants". Chronicle of Philanthropy. pp. 20–23. Retrieved February 12, 2006.