Ventus Charitable Foundation
Invitation OnlyPalm Beach Gardens, Florida · EIN 47-2853600 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$8.1M
Organizations funded50
Typical grant$60,000
Total assets$91.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $15,000 and $200,000.
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
44% of grants went outside Florida.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $2,000,000 |
| Global Impact | Washington, DC | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Contina Impact | Berkeley, CA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Neophilanthropy | New York, NY | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Amherst, MA | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Government Accountability Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Washington, DC | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Capital for Good | Paoli, PA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement | Homestead, FL | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Ifwhenhow | Oakland, CA | Charitable | $250,000 |
| States United Democracy Center | Washington, DC | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Florida Policy Institute | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $200,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Education Foundation of Pbc | Lake Worth Beach, FL | Charitable | $168,813 |
| Families for Strong Public Schools Inc | Tampa, FL | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Florida Nonprofit Alliance | Jacksonville, FL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| National Council of Nonprofits | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Panorama Global | Seattle, WA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Public Service | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight (Pogo) | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Leadership Conference Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $100,000 |
| YMCA | Lake Worth, FL | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Washington, DC | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Equal Ground Education Fund | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Faith in Florida | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Education Law Center | Newark, NJ | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fair Elections Center | Marietta, OH | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Ps 305 | Miami, FL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vot-Er | Boston, MA | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Friends of Manatee Lagoon Inc | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Guatamalan- Maya Center | Lake Worth, FL | Charitable | $18,000 |
| People Engaged in Active Community Efforts | Lake Worth, FL | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Catalyst Miami | Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Central Florida Jobs With Justice | Orlando, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ejs Project | Delray Beach, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Engage Florida Civic Fund | Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Farmworkers Coordinating Council | Lake Worth, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hispanic Unity of Florida | Hollywood, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hope Community Center | Apopka, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Inner City Innovators | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Miami Freedom Project for Democracy | Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| People Acting for Community Together (Pact) | Miami, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Prison Policy Initiative | Northhampton, MA | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Urban League of Broward County | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Connect to Greatness | Boynton Beach, FL | Charitable | $12,500 |
| 1909 Organization | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Student Aces | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Rohi's Liberation Station | West Palm Beach, FL | Charitable | $7,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $8,134,313 | 50 |
| 2024 | $10,710,382 | 40 |
| 2023 | $1,701,549 | 34 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jul 16, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601979349100600
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 47-2853600
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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