Private foundation · EIN 46-6587986 · Beaufort, South Carolina · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under the Evelyn Venable Tr

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: 7 grants paid, $152K total, median $23K.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
7
$152K
Median grant
$23K
Stays in SC
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Hampden-Sydney CollegeHampdensydney, VACharitable purpose$30K
Heifer Project InternationalLittle Rock, ARCharitable purpose$23K
Feeding AmericaChicago, ILCharitable purpose$23K
Doctors Without Borders USA IncNew York, NYCharitable purpose$23K
Skidaway Island United Methodist ChSavannah, GACharitable purpose$23K
The Humane Society of Greater SavanSavannah, GACharitable purpose$15K
Children's Hunger FundSylmar, CACharitable purpose$15K

By state: Georgia 2 · Virginia 1 · Arkansas 1 · Illinois 1 · New York 1 · California 1

About this foundation

Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under the Evelyn Venable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Beaufort, South Carolina, tax-exempt since 2013. 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 Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under the Evelyn Venable Tr 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 Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under the Evelyn Venable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $152K across 7 grants, a median of $23K.

Where does Richard & Evelyn Venable Foundation Under the Evelyn Venable Tr give?

Georgia (2 grants), Virginia (1 grants), Arkansas (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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