Venusti Family Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Venusti Family Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Brunswick, Georgia. In tax year 2025 it gave $85,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $12,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$85,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$12,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.2 million
- New grantees78%
Giving in 2025 was up from $6,500 the year before.
78% 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 | $40,000 | 6 | $973,996 |
| 2024 | $6,500 | 2 | $1.1 million |
| 2025 | $85,500 | 9 | $1.2 million |
How to apply
Venusti Family Foundation Inc 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 Venusti Family Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Rhode Island.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 5 | $62,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $12,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $6,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $3,500 |
| Maryland | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Little Compton Historical Society | For general charity purposes | $20,000 |
| St Catherine of Siena Church | For general charity purposes | $12,000 |
| Potter League For Animals | For general charity purposes | $12,000 |
| DanaFarber Cancer Institute | For general charity purpsoes | $12,000 |
| Sakonnet Preservation Association | For general charity purposes | $12,000 |
| Little Compton Village Improvement Society | Promote & support charitable educational and social activities in the town of Little Compton including work to support the celebration of the towns founding on major anniversaries centennials etc.. | $6,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | For general charity purposes | $6,000 |
| Humane Society of South Coastal GA | For general charity purposes | $3,500 |
| One Love Foundation | For general charity purposes | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Caroline Venusti
- John Venusti
- Liane Brock
- Caroline Brock Teague
- Thomas Brock
- Cecelia Sally Brock
Questions people ask
Does Venusti Family Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Venusti Family Foundation Inc give?
$85,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $12,000.
Who runs Venusti Family Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Caroline Venusti (President), John Venusti (Vice President Treasurer), Liane Brock (Secretary) and Caroline Brock Teague (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Venusti Family Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals.