Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $47,000 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $4,500 and the largest $7,500. 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$47,000
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$4,500
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$1.7 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2025 was up from $46,000 the year before.
50% 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 | $28,000 | 5 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $46,000 | 13 | $1.7 million |
| 2025 | $47,000 | 12 | $1.7 million |
How to apply
Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family 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 Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Nevada.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada | 7 | $27,500 |
| California | 5 | $19,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Corpus Christi Catholic Parish Corporation | The Newman Center University of Reno fund | $7,500 |
| Saint Therese Classical Academy | General & Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| St Vincents Institution | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Corpus Christi Catholic Parish Corporation | Sound System Upgrade fund | $5,000 |
| St Teresa of Avila | The widow and orphan fund of the knights of Columbus | $5,000 |
| St Teresa of Avila | Saint Teresa capitol campaign drive for the School building fund | $5,000 |
| Mothers Helpers Inc | General & Unrestricted | $4,000 |
| St Teresa of Avila | to support the Knights of Columbus Fundraiser | $2,500 |
| Moxy Up | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Central Coast Junior Golf Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| St Isidore Next Generation Foundation | school supplies fund at Father Remmy's school | $1,000 |
| St Teresa of Avila | Knights of Columbus Homeless jackets fund for Saint Vincent DePaul | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joe Cooper
- Robert Morgan
- Kathleen Ventura
- Louis Ventura
Questions people ask
Does Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation give?
$47,000 in tax year 2025, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $4,500.
Who runs Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Joe Cooper (Dir), Robert Morgan (Dir), Kathleen Ventura (Dir, Sec, Treas) and Louis Ventura (Dir, Pres).
What does Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.