Ventana Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ventana Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Tucson, Arizona. In tax year 2025 it gave $165,655 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$165,655
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$3.4 million
- New grantees53%
Giving in 2025 was down from $183,314 the year before.
53% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $193,000 | 9 | $3.6 million |
| 2024 | $183,314 | 10 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $165,655 | 15 | $3.4 million |
How to apply
Ventana Charitable Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Ventana Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 6 states, the most to Illinois.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Illinois | 4 | $100,000 |
| Arizona | 6 | $54,000 |
| Wisconsin | 2 | $5,555 |
| Washington | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Joffrey Ballet | Support for the arts | $60,000 |
| San Miguel Hs Foundation | Promote education | $30,000 |
| One Goal | Support postsecondary education | $25,000 |
| Art Institute of Chicago | Support art of the americas | $10,000 |
| The Literary Society of the SW | Promote social works | $10,000 |
| Tucson Conquistadoes Fdn | Support of amateur athletics in golf | $7,500 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | Support of community service | $5,000 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | Support for the arts | $5,000 |
| Rock Prairie Montessori School | Provide montessori education | $5,000 |
| Tucson Symphone Orchestra | Promote social works | $5,000 |
| The Ensworth School | Support education | $1,000 |
| Museum of Contamporary Art | Support of the arts | $1,000 |
| Lakeland Hawks Ice Arena FDC | Promote youth sports | $555 |
| Arizona Public Media | Support social activities | $500 |
| American Parkingson's Dis Assn | Support medical research | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- John Patience
- Diane Patience
- Case Hoogendoorn
Questions people ask
Does Ventana Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ventana Charitable Foundation give?
$165,655 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Ventana Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists John Patience (Pres/Treas), Diane Patience (Vp/Sec) and Case Hoogendoorn (Asst Sec).
What does Ventana Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and education.