The Venner Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Venner Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wadsworth, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $348,000 in 38 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$348,000
- Number of grants38
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$6.0 million
- New grantees8%
Giving in 2025 was up from $321,000 the year before.
8% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $336,000 | 38 | $6.2 million |
| 2024 | $321,000 | 35 | $6.1 million |
| 2025 | $348,000 | 38 | $6.0 million |
How to apply
The Venner 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 The Venner Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Ohio.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio | 20 | $213,000 |
| District of Columbia | 5 | $42,000 |
| Virginia | 5 | $28,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $20,000 |
| California | 3 | $15,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Arizona | 1 | $5,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Piano Cleveland | Operating fund | $50,000 |
| Wadsworth Square Foundation | Capital campaign | $50,000 |
| Alice Lloyd College | Education | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation | Operating fund | $20,000 |
| Akron Childrens Hospital Foundatio | Building the promise campaign | $15,000 |
| St Vincent Depaul Society | Fund operating expenses | $15,000 |
| Akron Symphony | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Case Western Reserve University | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cleveland Institute of Music | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Convention of States Foundation | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Family Research Council | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| The Leadership Institute | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Tuesday Musical | Fund operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Capital Research Center | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Case Fund - Case Alumni Assn | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Judicial Watch | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Life Legal Defense Foundation | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Prager University Foundation | Operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Regina Health Center | Fund operating expenses | $5,000 |
| Sacred Heart School Endowment | School endowment fund | $5,000 |
| Sigma Chi Foundation | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens | Annual fund | $5,000 |
| Scholarship Foundation of Wadsworth | Fund scholarships | $5,000 |
| The Village of St Edward | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Operating fund | $5,000 |
| Halo Foundation | Operating fund | $3,000 |
| Institute for Humane Studies | Fund operating expenses | $3,000 |
| National Legal & Policy Center | Fund operating expenses | $3,000 |
| Akron Civic Theatre | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Broken Chains Ministry | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Akron Civic Theatre | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Cato Institute | Fund operting expenses | $2,000 |
| Media Research Center | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| Summit Choral Society | Fund operating expenses | $2,000 |
| The Buckeye Institute | Operating fund | $2,000 |
Officers and trustees
- James Venner
- Linda Venner
Questions people ask
Does The Venner Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Venner Family Foundation give?
$348,000 in tax year 2025, across 38 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs The Venner Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James Venner (Trustee) and Linda Venner (Trustee).
What does The Venner Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and health.