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PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION

PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3136771
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder
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PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION

Oakland, CA, US
501(c)3
EIN
94-3136771
DAF Sponsor
Regional Funder

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Est.

1991

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Philanthropic Ventures Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses its grantmaking primarily in California, Louisiana, and New York, distributing a total of $32 million across 687 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model for engagement. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO ENGAGE CREATIVE DONORS AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS IN GRASSROOTS PHILANTHROPY VIA RADICAL COLLABORATION
Total Funding Given

$32M

2024
Grantees funded
687
Multi-year grantees
39%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

136

Median 1st year grant
$13.4K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
J
James R Cody
Board Member
D
Duncan Beardsley
Board Member
B
Bill Somerville
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION?
No. PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION give?
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Louisiana, and New York. 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 PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION awarded about 140 grants, totaling nearly $32 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 690 grantees. Recent grantees include BLACK CULTURAL ZONE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION, ROOTS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, and PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION?
PHILANTHROPIC VENTURES FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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