Clarence J Venne Foundation
Invitation OnlyRichboro, Pennsylvania · EIN 23-3040515 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$552K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$9.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
54% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Ignatius Nursing Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| Rancho Felize | Scottsdale, AZ | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Telluride Medical Center Foundation | Telluride, CO | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Americares Foundation | Stamford, CT | Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Chester County Food Bank | Exton, PA | Unrestricted | $24,000 |
| Bridges for Peace | Melbourne, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Tampa | Tampa, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Feed the Children | Oklahoma City, OK | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Good Works Inc | Coatesville, PA | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mercy Ships | Garden City, TX | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Cradles to Crayons | West Conshohocken, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Gamp Parent and Alumni Organization | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| One House at a Time | Ambler, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Penn Home of the Sparrow | Exton, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Philabundance | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| A Friend of Jack | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Exodus Road | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Great Commission Coalition | Kingwood, TX | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ken's Krew Inc | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Lasalle Academy | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Mercy Vocational Hs | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Ronald Mcdonald House | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Save the Children | Fairfield, CT | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Water Missions International | Charleston, SC | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Building a Bridge to Uganda | Richboro, PA | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Fort Collins Rescue Mission | Denver, CO | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Prayer Covenant | New Albany, OH | Unrestricted | $7,000 |
| Serve 68 | Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| College Settlement | Horsham, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Face to Face | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Freedom Service Dogs of America | Englewood, CO | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Laurel House | Norristown, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lion Charter School | Bronx, NY | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Operation Wake Surf | Charlotte, NC | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Project Home | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Summer Search | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Susan G Komen Breast Cancer | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Lasalle College High School | Glenside, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Philly City Repair Proj | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Youth on Their Own | Tucson, AZ | Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| Blue Bell Rotary Charitable Found | Blue Bell, PA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| Thomas Jefferson Hospital | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,500 |
| First Tee of Greater Philadelphia | Philadelphia, PA | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Timberline Church | Fort Collins, CO | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Donors Choose | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Jack Duff Empowerment Fund | Maple Glen, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| New Holland Ambulance | New Holland, PA | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Christ for the Nations | Dallas, TX | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Lords Pantry of Downingtown | Downingtown, PA | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Angel Baskets | Telluride, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Cure Sp647 | Cinnaminson, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Glen Mills School | Glen Mills, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Golf Gives | Paramus, NJ | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Koto Radio | Telluride, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| San Miguel Resource Center | Telluride, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Telluride Balloon Festival | Telluride, CO | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Today Is a Good Day | Flourtown, PA | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Foundation to Fight H-Abc | Rockville, MD | Unrestricted | $500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $551,500 | 59 |
| 2024 | $459,515 | 57 |
| 2023 | $454,000 | 46 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Sep 8, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202612519349100801
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-3040515
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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