Ventana Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyTucson, Arizona · EIN 26-1224721 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$166K
Organizations funded15
Typical grant$5,000
Total assets$3.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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
60% of grants went outside Arizona.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Ballet | Chicago, IL | Support for the arts | $60,000 |
| San Miguel Hs Foundation | Tucson, AZ | Promote education | $30,000 |
| One Goal | Chicago, IL | Support postsecondary education | $25,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support art of the americas | $10,000 |
| The Literary Society of the Sw | Chandler, AZ | Promote social works | $10,000 |
| Tucson Conquistadoes Fdn | Tucson, AZ | Support of amateur athletics in golf | $7,500 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Vancouver, WA | Support of community service | $5,000 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | Chicago, IL | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Rock Prairie Montessori School | Janesville, WI | Provide montessori education | $5,000 |
| Tucson Symphone Orchestra | Tucson, AZ | Promote social works | $5,000 |
| The Ensworth School | Nashville, TN | Support education | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contamporary Art | Tucson, AZ | Support of the arts | $1,000 |
| Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena Fdc | Minocqua, WI | Promote youth sports | $555 |
| Arizona Public Media | Tucson, AZ | Support social activities | $500 |
| American Parkingson's Dis Assn | New York, NY | Support medical research | $100 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $165,655 | 15 |
| 2024 | $183,314 | 10 |
| 2023 | $193,000 | 9 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 20, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202632019349100268
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 26-1224721
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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