Lana Vento Charitable Trust
Invitation OnlyTruckee, California · EIN 87-0679459 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $20,000 and $100,000.
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 California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of the Virgin Islands | St Thomas, VI | Scholarship & enrichment programs | $110,000 |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA | Scholarship & enrichment programs | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Berkeley, CA | Scholarship & enrichment programs | $100,000 |
| Friends of Tahoe Truckee Waldorf | Truckee, CA | Educational programs for tahoe community | $75,000 |
| University of the Virgin Islands | St Thomas, VI | Scholarship and enrichment programs | $58,800 |
| Sky Tavern | Reno, NV | Promote youth development | $30,000 |
| Adventure Risk Challenge | Truckee, CA | Youth development & education program | $25,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | Stateline, NV | Operations | $20,000 |
| Cancer Support Vi Inc | St Thomas, VI | Social & medical assistance | $20,000 |
| Innerrhythms Inc | Truckee, CA | Dance & performing arts education | $3,500 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Washington, DC | Protect charitable freedom and donor opportunities & personal responsibilities | $2,564 |
The return also lists 3 grants to individuals ($101,383). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $646,247 | 14 |
| 2024 | $500,300 | 12 |
| 2023 | $481,177 | 13 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202611409349100111
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 87-0679459
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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