Ventus Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Ventus Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. In tax year 2025 it gave $8.1 million in 50 grants; the typical grant was $60,000 and the largest $2.0 million. 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$8.1 million
- Number of grants50
- Typical grant$60,000
- Largest grant$2.0 million
- Assets$91.8 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10.7 million the year before.
46% 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 | $1.7 million | 34 | $65.3 million |
| 2024 | $10.7 million | 40 | $76.8 million |
| 2025 | $8.1 million | 50 | $91.8 million |
How to apply
Ventus 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ventus Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to District of Columbia.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | 12 | $4.3 million |
| Florida | 28 | $1.6 million |
| California | 2 | $750,000 |
| Massachusetts | 3 | $565,000 |
| New York | 1 | $500,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 1 | $250,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $100,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $50,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Democracy Forward Foundation | Charitable | $2.0 million |
| Global Impact | Charitable | $550,000 |
| Contina Impact | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Neophilanthropy | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Proteus Fund | Charitable | $500,000 |
| Government Accountability Project | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Protect Democracy Project | Charitable | $300,000 |
| Capital for Good | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Florida Alliance for Civic Engagement | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Ifwhenhow | Charitable | $250,000 |
| States United Democracy Center | Charitable | $250,000 |
| Public Citizen Foundation | Charitable | $225,000 |
| Florida Policy Institute | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Mayo Clinic | Charitable | $200,000 |
| New Venture Fund | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Education Foundation of PBC | Charitable | $168,813 |
| Families for Strong Public Schools Inc | Charitable | $130,000 |
| Florida Nonprofit Alliance | Charitable | $100,000 |
| National Council of Nonprofits | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Panorama Global | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Partnership for Public Service | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Project on Government Oversight (Pogo) | Charitable | $100,000 |
| The Leadership Conference Education Fund | Charitable | $100,000 |
| YMCA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Common Cause Education Fund | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Equal Ground Education Fund | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Faith in Florida | Charitable | $60,000 |
| Education Law Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Fair Elections Center | Charitable | $50,000 |
| PS 305 | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Vot-Er | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Friends of Manatee Lagoon Inc | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Guatamalan- Maya Center | Charitable | $18,000 |
| People Engaged in Active Community Efforts | Charitable | $17,500 |
| Catalyst Miami | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Central Florida Jobs With Justice | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Ejs Project | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Engage Florida Civic Fund | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Farmworkers Coordinating Council | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Hispanic Unity of Florida | Charitable | $15,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Meredith Trim
- James Robo
Questions people ask
Does Ventus Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ventus Charitable Foundation give?
$8.1 million in tax year 2025, across 50 grants, with a typical grant of $60,000.
Who runs Ventus Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Meredith Trim (President, Director) and James Robo (Cfo, Director).
What does Ventus Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, education and community development.