Private foundation · EIN 81-2350106 · Wilmington, Delaware · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Louis & Kathleen Ventura 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: 12 grants paid, $47K total, median $4,500.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
12
$47K
Median grant
$4,500
Stays in DE
—
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish CorporationCarson City, NVThe Newman Center University of Reno fund$7,500
Saint Therese Classical AcademySanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$7,500
St Vincents InstitutionSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$6,000
Corpus Christi Catholic Parish CorporationCarson City, NVSound System Upgrade fund$5,000
St Teresa of AvilaCarson City, NVThe widow and orphan fund of the knights of Columbus$5,000
St Teresa of AvilaCarson City, NVSaint Teresa capitol campaign drive for the School building fund$5,000
Mothers Helpers IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$4,000
St Teresa of AvilaCarson City, NVto support the Knights of Columbus Fundraiser$2,500
Moxy UpMinden, NVGeneral & Unrestricted$2,000
Central Coast Junior Golf IncSanta Barbara, CAGeneral & Unrestricted$1,000
St Isidore Next Generation FoundationFullerton, CAschool supplies fund at Father Remmy's school$1,000
St Teresa of AvilaCarson City, NVKnights of Columbus Homeless jackets fund for Saint Vincent DePaul$500

By state: Nevada 7 · California 5

About this foundation

Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wilmington, Delaware, administered in care of Foundation Source, tax-exempt since 2016. 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 Louis & Kathleen Ventura 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 Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $47K across 12 grants, a median of $4,500.

Where does Louis & Kathleen Ventura Family Foundation give?

Nevada (7 grants), California (5 grants), per its latest filing.

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