Private foundation · EIN 23-3040515 · Richboro, Pennsylvania · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Clarence J Venne 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: 59 grants paid, $552K total, median $5,000. 46% of grants stayed in Pennsylvania.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
59
$552K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in PA
46%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$9.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Ignatius Nursing HomePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$40K
Rancho FelizeScottsdale, AZUnrestricted$35K
Telluride Medical Center FoundationTelluride, COUnrestricted$30K
Americares FoundationStamford, CTUnrestricted$25K
Chester County Food BankExton, PAUnrestricted$24K
Bridges for PeaceMelbourne, FLUnrestricted$20K
Community Foundation of TampaTampa, FLUnrestricted$20K
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKUnrestricted$20K
Good Works IncCoatesville, PAUnrestricted$20K
Mercy ShipsGarden City, TXUnrestricted$20K
Cradles to CrayonsWest Conshohocken, PAUnrestricted$15K
Gamp Parent and Alumni OrganizationPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$15K
One House at a TimeAmbler, PAUnrestricted$15K
Penn Home of the SparrowExton, PAUnrestricted$15K
PhilabundancePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$15K
World Central KitchenWashington, DCUnrestricted$15K
A Friend of JackDenver, COUnrestricted$10K
Exodus RoadColorado Springs, COUnrestricted$10K
Great Commission CoalitionKingwood, TXUnrestricted$10K
Ken's Krew IncNew York, NYUnrestricted$10K
Lasalle AcademyPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$10K
Mercy Vocational HsPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$10K
Ronald McDonald HousePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$10K
Save the ChildrenFairfield, CTUnrestricted$10K
Water Missions InternationalCharleston, SCUnrestricted$10K
Building a Bridge to UgandaRichboro, PAUnrestricted$7,500
Fort Collins Rescue MissionDenver, COUnrestricted$7,000
Prayer CovenantNew Albany, OHUnrestricted$7,000
Serve 68Fort Collins, COUnrestricted$6,000
College SettlementHorsham, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Face to FacePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Freedom Service Dogs of AmericaEnglewood, COUnrestricted$5,000
Laurel HouseNorristown, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Lion Charter SchoolBronx, NYUnrestricted$5,000
Operation Wake SurfCharlotte, NCUnrestricted$5,000
Project HomePhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Summer SearchPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$5,000
Susan G Komen Breast CancerDallas, TXUnrestricted$5,000
Lasalle College High SchoolGlenside, PAUnrestricted$4,000
Philly City Repair ProjPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$4,000
Youth on Their OwnTucson, AZUnrestricted$4,000
Blue Bell Rotary Charitable FoundBlue Bell, PAUnrestricted$3,500
Thomas Jefferson HospitalPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$3,500
FIRST Tee of Greater PhiladelphiaPhiladelphia, PAUnrestricted$3,000
Timberline ChurchFort Collins, COUnrestricted$3,000
Donors ChooseNew York, NYUnrestricted$2,500
Jack Duff Empowerment FundMaple Glen, PAUnrestricted$2,500
New Holland AmbulanceNew Holland, PAUnrestricted$2,500
Christ for the NationsDallas, TXUnrestricted$2,000
Lords Pantry of DowningtownDowningtown, PAUnrestricted$2,000
Angel BasketsTelluride, COUnrestricted$1,000
Cure Sp647Cinnaminson, NJUnrestricted$1,000
Glen Mills SchoolGlen Mills, PAUnrestricted$1,000
Golf GivesParamus, NJUnrestricted$1,000
Koto RadioTelluride, COUnrestricted$1,000
San Miguel Resource CenterTelluride, COUnrestricted$1,000
Telluride Balloon FestivalTelluride, COUnrestricted$1,000
Today Is a Good DayFlourtown, PAUnrestricted$1,000
Foundation to Fight H-AbcRockville, MDUnrestricted$500

By state: Pennsylvania 27 · Colorado 11 · Florida 2 · Arizona 2 · Texas 4 · Connecticut 2

About this foundation

Clarence J Venne Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Richboro, Pennsylvania, tax-exempt since 2000. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Clarence J Venne 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 Clarence J Venne Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $552K across 59 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Clarence J Venne Foundation give?

Pennsylvania (27 grants), Colorado (11 grants), Florida (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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