Private foundation · EIN 13-4252998 · Naples, Florida · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Ventress Family Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 26 grants paid, $188K total, median $2,770. 19% of grants stayed in Florida.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
26
$188K
Median grant
$2,770
Stays in FL
19%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.5M

Grants paid in 2025

26 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Grace PlaceNaples, FLUnrestricted$38K
Helps OutreachNaples, FLUnrestricted$38K
One By One LeadershipImmokalee, FLUnrestricted$38K
Humane Society of Adams CountyWest Union, OHUnrestricted$9,395
Golden Paws Assistance DogsNaples, FLUnrestricted$6,290
Camping and Education FoundationCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$5,500
Vail Mountain SchoolVail, COUnrestricted$5,000
Warrior Homes of CollierNaples, FLUnrestricted$5,000
Matthew 25 MinistriesBlue Ash, OHUnrestricted$4,697
Ps 11 Purvis J Behan Elementary School PTA IncBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted$4,697
Childhood Food SolutionsCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$4,697
Mother Teresa Catholic Elementary SchoolLiberty Township, OHUnrestricted$4,250
YMCA Camp ErnstBurlington, KYUnrestricted$3,290
Reach Out LakotaWest Chester, OHUnrestricted$2,250
United Nations Foundation CerfWashington, DCUnrestricted$2,092
Brooklyn Community FoundationBrooklyn, NYUnrestricted$2,000
Camp TecumsehBrookston, INUnrestricted$2,000
St Michael SchoolSharonville, OHUnrestricted$2,000
Home Front Military NetworkColorado Springs, COUnrestricted$2,000
Project Angel HeartDenver, COUnrestricted$2,000
Remount FoundationColorado Springs, COUnrestricted$2,000
Camp Beech CliffMount Desert, MEUnrestricted$2,000
Bishop Fenwick High SchoolFranklin, OHUnrestricted$1,000
C3ohio Caring Community CollaborativeMaineville, OHUnrestricted$1,000
Homeless Animal Rescue Team of CincinnatiCincinnati, OHUnrestricted$1,000
Angel 14 Foundation & MinistryWest Chester, OHUnrestricted$1,000

By state: Florida 5 · Ohio 11 · Colorado 4 · New York 2 · Kentucky 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Ventress Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Naples, Florida, administered in care of Pam Cutcliff, tax-exempt since 2003. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Ventress Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Ventress Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $188K across 26 grants, a median of $2,770.

Where does Ventress Family Foundation give?

Florida (5 grants), Ohio (11 grants), Colorado (4 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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