Private foundation · EIN 41-1596060 · Winona, Minnesota

C Paul & Irene G Venables Foundation Est Local I-M

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: 4 grants paid, $85K total, median $20K. 100% of grants stayed in Minnesota.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
4
$85K
Median grant
$20K
Stays in MN
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Winona Community FoundationWinona, MNGeneral program support$25K
Mayo FoundationRochester, MNMedical research$20K
University of MinnesotaMinneapolis, MNMedical research$20K
Wesley United Methodist ChurchWinona, MNGeneral religious support$20K

About this foundation

C Paul & Irene G Venables Foundation Est Local I-M is a private grantmaking foundation in Winona, Minnesota, administered in care of Merchants Bank Trust Dept, tax-exempt since 1988. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does C Paul & Irene G Venables Foundation Est Local I-M 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 C Paul & Irene G Venables Foundation Est Local I-M give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $85K across 4 grants, a median of $20K.

Where does C Paul & Irene G Venables Foundation Est Local I-M give?

Minnesota (4 grants), per its latest filing.

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