Venetos Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Venetos Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Burlington, Vermont. In tax year 2024 it gave $14,000 in 24 grants; the typical grant was $300 and the largest $7,000. 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$14,000
- Number of grants24
- Typical grant$300
- Largest grant$7,000
- Assets$278,518
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $12,000 the year before.
30% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,000 | 23 | $255,713 |
| 2024 | $14,000 | 24 | $278,518 |
How to apply
Venetos 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 Venetos Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 4 states, the most to Florida.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 1 | $7,000 |
| Vermont | 20 | $6,400 |
| Massachusetts | 2 | $400 |
| Maryland | 1 | $200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Individual | Arts | $7,000 |
| First UU Society of Burlington | Religious | $1,000 |
| Migrant Justice | Education | $500 |
| Public Assets Institute | Education | $500 |
| Intervale Center | Education | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern New | Healthcare | $500 |
| Bread Puppet Theater | Arts | $500 |
| Friends of Fletcher Free Library | Education | $300 |
| Center for Media Democracy | Education | $300 |
| Joint Urban Ministry Program | Poverty | $300 |
| Community Health Center | Health care | $300 |
| Burlington City Arts | Arts education | $300 |
| Individual | Poverty | $300 |
| Individual | Poverty | $300 |
| Rosenberg Fund for Children | Education | $200 |
| ACLU Foundation of VT | Justice | $200 |
| The Rowe Center | Religious | $200 |
| Individual | Healthcare | $200 |
| Local Motion | Recreation | $100 |
| Greater Burlington YMCA | Education | $100 |
| Spectrum Youth Family Services | Poverty | $100 |
| Hands | Poverty | $100 |
| Barre Historical Society | Historical | $100 |
| 350 VT | Education | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Eugene Bergman
- Keith Bergman
- Jill Bergman
- Wendy Coe
Questions people ask
Does Venetos Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Venetos Foundation Inc give?
$14,000 in tax year 2024, across 24 grants, with a typical grant of $300.
Who runs Venetos Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eugene Bergman (President), Keith Bergman (Vice-President), Jill Bergman (Secy-Treasurer) and Wendy Coe (Director).
What does Venetos Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture, education and faith communities.