COMMUNITY VENTURES
AI Summary
Community Ventures is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that emphasizes relationship-based engagement, providing funding exclusively by invitation. In 2022, the organization awarded a total of $53K across eight grantees, and it does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential collaboration can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE PRINCIPLES AND POLICIES FOR COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF LOCALLY OWNED SMALL BUSINESSES THAT ARE ROOTED IN AND DEDICATED TO THE COMMUNITIES WHERE THEY ARE LOCATED AND THAT PREVENT LEAKAGE OF LOCAL DOLLARS.
Cause Areas
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Community improvement
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP
Berkeley, CA
$882.8K
53%
JUBILEE JUSTICE INC
Oakland, CA
$592.8K
36%
SPACE FOR HUMANITY
Boulder, CO
$86.2K
5%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY VENTURES?
No. COMMUNITY VENTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY VENTURES give?
COMMUNITY VENTURES primarily gives to organizations located in California and Colorado. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are COMMUNITY VENTURES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY VENTURES fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $21 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY VENTURES make each year?
In 2022, COMMUNITY VENTURES awarded about 2 grants, totaling nearly $53 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY VENTURES fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY VENTURES awarded grants to about 8 grantees. Recent grantees include BERKELEY MUSIC GROUP, JUBILEE JUSTICE INC, and SPACE FOR HUMANITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY VENTURES?
COMMUNITY VENTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.