The Venables Foundation
Accepts applications
The Venables Foundation is a private foundation in Mill Valley, California. In tax year 2025 it gave $430,600 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $155,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$430,600
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$155,000
- Assets$9.2 million
- New grantees36%
Giving in 2025 was up from $420,500 the year before.
36% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $328,500 | 11 | $7.3 million |
| 2024 | $420,500 | 11 | $7.9 million |
| 2025 | $430,600 | 15 | $9.2 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Antoinetta Venables 227 Laverne Ave, Mill Valley, CA 94941 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (415) 272-5187 |
| What to submit | The application should be in writing stating the purpose of the organization, address, telephone number and person to contact. Also please include prior period operating statement and balance sheet, and whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) organization. |
What The Venables Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to California. It also paid $1,000 in 1 grant to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 10 | $245,100 |
| Florida | 1 | $155,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $25,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $2,500 |
| Iowa | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | General Support | $155,000 |
| The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Al | General Support | $100,000 |
| Schools Rule Marin | General Support | $60,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $25,000 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of Marin | General Support | $25,000 |
| Marin Foster Care Association | General Support | $25,000 |
| Haiti on the Rise | General Support | $10,000 |
| Canal Alliance | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Jesuit Retreat Center of Los Al | General Support | $7,600 |
| St Vincent de Paul Society of SF | General Support | $5,000 |
| Individual | General Support | $2,500 |
| American Red Cross | General Support | $2,000 |
| Book Exchange of Marin | General Support | $2,000 |
| Service Education for Village Aware | General Support | $1,000 |
| ThinkGlobal Arts Foundation | General Support | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Paul Venables
- Antoinetta Venables
Questions people ask
Does The Venables Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Venables Foundation give?
$430,600 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Venables Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Paul Venables (President) and Antoinetta Venables (Sect'y/Treas).
What does The Venables Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, human services and international.