Lana Vento Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Lana Vento Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Truckee, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $646,247 in 14 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $110,000. 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$646,247
- Number of grants14
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$110,000
- Assets$18.6 million
- New grantees67%
Giving in 2025 was up from $500,300 the year before.
67% 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 | $481,177 | 13 | $15.3 million |
| 2024 | $500,300 | 12 | $17.0 million |
| 2025 | $646,247 | 14 | $18.6 million |
How to apply
Lana Vento Charitable Trust 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 Lana Vento Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to California. It also paid $20,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 6 | $328,500 |
| U.S. Virgin Islands | 4 | $245,183 |
| Nevada | 2 | $50,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,564 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community Fdn of the Virgin Islands | Scholarship & enrichment programs | $110,000 |
| Stanford University | Scholarship & enrichment programs | $100,000 |
| University of California Berkeley | Scholarship & enrichment programs | $100,000 |
| Friends of Tahoe Truckee Waldorf | Educational programs for tahoe community | $75,000 |
| University of the Virgin Islands | Scholarship and enrichment programs | $58,800 |
| Virgin Islands Montessori Int'l Aca | Professional development programs | $56,383 |
| Sky Tavern | Promote youth development | $30,000 |
| Individual | Support crafts, skills, technologies & arts | $25,000 |
| Adventure Risk Challenge | Youth development & education program | $25,000 |
| Tahoe Rim Trail Association | Operations | $20,000 |
| Individual | Professional and continuing education for adults | $20,000 |
| Cancer Support VI Inc | Social & medical assistance | $20,000 |
| Innerrhythms Inc | Dance & performing arts education | $3,500 |
| Philanthropy Roundtable | Protect charitable freedom and donor opportunities & personal responsibilities | $2,564 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard G Vento
- Lana Vento
- Virginia Pribanich
- Gail Walker
- Dr Devron Char
- Dr Cynthia Linardos
- Heather Ruhsam
Questions people ask
Does Lana Vento Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lana Vento Charitable Trust give?
$646,247 in tax year 2025, across 14 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Lana Vento Charitable Trust?
Its 2025 filing lists Richard G Vento (Trustee), Lana Vento (Trustee), Virginia Pribanich (Fin/Acct MGR) and Gail Walker (President) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lana Vento Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and arts and culture.