The Venables Foundation
Historical FunderMill Valley, California · EIN 27-1360916 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $2,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | Antoinetta Venables |
|---|---|
| Address | 227 Laverne Ave, Mill Valley CA 94941 |
| Phone | 4152725187 |
| Form and materials | The application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address, telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
11% of grants went outside California.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Al | Los Altos, CA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Schools Rule Marin | San Rafael, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | San Rafael, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Marin Foster Care Association | San Rafael, CA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Canal Alliance | San Rafael, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Al | Los Altos, CA | General Support | $7,600 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of SF | San Francisco, CA | General Support | $5,000 |
| American Red Cross | Boone, IA | General Support | $2,000 |
| Service Education for Village Aware | Thiruppalai, IN | General Support | $1,000 |
| ThinkGlobal Arts Foundation | Tiburon, CA | General Support | $500 |
The return also lists 5 grants to individuals ($194,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $430,600 | 15 |
| 2024 | $420,500 | 11 |
| 2023 | $328,500 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601349349105435
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1360916
- Profile updated Nov 7, 2026
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