The Venner Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWadsworth, Ohio · EIN 27-1272999 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$348K
Organizations funded38
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$6M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $10,000.
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
47% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Piano Cleveland | Cleveland, OH | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Wadsworth Square Foundation | Wadsworth, OH | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Pippa Passes, KY | Education | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Washington, DC | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital Foundatio | Akron, OH | Building the promise campaign | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Akron Symphony | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Cleveland, OH | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation | Houston, TX | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Family Research Council | Washington, DC | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Hillsdale, MI | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Tuesday Musical | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Washington, DC | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Case Fund - Case Alumni Assn | Cleveland, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Washington, DC | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Life Legal Defense Foundation | Napa, CA | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Shermn Oaks, CA | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Regina Health Center | Richfield, OH | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Endowment | Wadsworth, OH | School endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Evanston, IL | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Akron, OH | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Wadsworth | Wadsworth, OH | Fund scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Village of St Edward | Fairlawn, OH | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Halo Foundation | Akron, OH | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Arlington, VA | Fund operating expenses | $3,000 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | Falls Church, VA | Fund operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Akron Civic Theatre | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Akron Civic Theatre | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Fund operting expenses | $2,000 |
| Media Research Center | Reston, VA | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Summit Choral Society | Akron, OH | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| The Buckeye Institute | Columbus, OH | Operating fund | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $348,000 | 38 |
| 2024 | $321,000 | 35 |
| 2023 | $336,000 | 38 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630729349101053
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-1272999
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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