MAIN STREET VENTURES
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Main Street Ventures is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. In 2024, the organization distributed a total of $934.2K across 17 grantees. It is important to note that Main Street Ventures does not accept unsolicited proposals; however, nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting to connect with the organization.
Mission Statement
PROMOTE REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BY PROVIDING A PHYSICAL STRUCTURE TO START-UP AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGY BUSINESSES; TO EDUCATE THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COMMUNITIES ON TECHNOLOGY ISSUES AND OPPORTUNITIES; TO PROVIDE A FORUM FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF IDEAS, TECHNOLOGY, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND OTHER INFORMATION AMONG REGIONAL TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS AND REGIONAL COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; AND TO CONDUCT ANY ACTIVITY CONSISTENT WITH SUCH PURPOSE.
Cause Areas
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Entrepreneurship
Education services
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
BLACK ACHIEVERS INC
$140K
2%
OVER THE RHINE REVITALIZATION CORPORATION
$100K
2%
Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise
$100K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MAIN STREET VENTURES?
No. MAIN STREET VENTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MAIN STREET VENTURES give?
MAIN STREET VENTURES primarily gives to organizations located in Ohio, Kentucky, and Minnesota. 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 MAIN STREET VENTURES’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MAIN STREET VENTURES fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MAIN STREET VENTURES make each year?
In 2024, MAIN STREET VENTURES awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $934 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MAIN STREET VENTURES fund recently?
In 2024, MAIN STREET VENTURES awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACK ACHIEVERS INC, OVER THE RHINE REVITALIZATION CORPORATION, and Greater Cincinnati Microenterprise. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MAIN STREET VENTURES?
MAIN STREET VENTURES does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.