Educational Ventures Inc
Preselected recipients only
Educational Ventures Inc is a private foundation in Princeton, New Jersey. In tax year 2024 it gave $523,500 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$523,500
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$16.2 million
- New grantees63%
Giving in 2024 was down from $983,780 the year before.
63% of its 2024 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 | $983,780 | 43 | $16.7 million |
| 2024 | $523,500 | 38 | $16.2 million |
How to apply
Educational Ventures 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 Educational Ventures Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to New Jersey.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | 18 | $159,800 |
| Massachusetts | 4 | $135,000 |
| Nevada | 7 | $129,500 |
| California | 2 | $62,000 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $24,200 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Pennsylvania | 2 | $1,500 |
| New York | 1 | $1,200 |
| Maryland | 1 | $300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston College | General support | $100,000 |
| Community Inititaves (Healing Well) | General support | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada | General support | $50,000 |
| Petey Greene | General support | $50,000 |
| Truckee Meadow | General support | $50,000 |
| Princeton Day School | General support | $45,500 |
| Trustee of Princeton University | General support | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America | General support | $25,000 |
| Wellesley Center for Womens - Wellesley College | General support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General support | $24,000 |
| Answer | General support | $10,000 |
| Focus for Democracy | General support | $10,000 |
| Foundation Academies | General support | $10,000 |
| Accelerate Change | General support | $5,000 |
| Jed Foundation | General support | $5,000 |
| Princeton Medical Center Foundation Penn Medicine | General support | $5,000 |
| The Lawrenceville Fund | General support | $5,000 |
| Assistance League | General support | $2,000 |
| Homeless Prenatal Program | General support | $2,000 |
| Institute for Advanced Study | General support | $2,000 |
| Princeton University | General support | $2,000 |
| PBS Reno | General support | $1,500 |
| WWFM | General support | $1,500 |
| Thirteen PBS | General support | $1,200 |
| Whyy | General support | $1,000 |
| McCarter Theater | General support | $800 |
| Anchor House | General support | $500 |
| Food Bank of Northern Nevada | General support | $500 |
| Nevada Women's Fund | General support | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Northern New Jersey | General support | $500 |
| Princeton Area Community Foundation | General support | $500 |
| Princeton Art Museum | General support | $500 |
| Princeton First Aid & Rescue | General support | $500 |
| Trenton Area Soup Kitchen | General support | $500 |
| Homefront | General support | $300 |
| New York University | General support | $300 |
| Princton Mobile Food Pantry | General support | $200 |
| Wikimedia Foundation | General support | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert F Johnston
- Lynn D Johnston
- Bradford D Johnston
- Alexandra F Johnston
- William M Johnston
Questions people ask
Does Educational Ventures Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Educational Ventures Inc give?
$523,500 in tax year 2024, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Educational Ventures Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert F Johnston (President/Treasurer/Truste), Lynn D Johnston (Secretary/Trustee), Bradford D Johnston (Trustee) and Alexandra F Johnston (Trustee) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Educational Ventures Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, community development and arts and culture.