Private foundation · EIN 87-0679459 · Truckee, California · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Lana Vento Charitable 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: 14 grants paid, $646K total, median $28K. 43% of grants stayed in California.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
14
$646K
Median grant
$28K
Stays in CA
43%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2025

Top 10 of 14 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Friends of Tahoe Truckee WaldorfTruckee, CAEducational programs for tahoe community$75K
Virgin Islands Montessori Int'l AcaSt Thomas, VIProfessional development programs$56K
Sky TavernReno, NVPromote youth development$30K
Truckee RoundhouseTruckee, CASupport crafts, skills, technologies & arts$25K
Adventure Risk ChallengeTruckee, CAYouth development & education program$25K
Tahoe Rim Trail AssociationStateline, NVOperations$20K
My Brother's WorkshopSt Thomas, VQProfessional and continuing education for adults$20K
Cancer Support Vi IncSt Thomas, VISocial & medical assistance$20K
Innerrhythms IncTruckee, CADance & performing arts education$3,500
Philanthropy RoundtableWashington, DCProtect charitable freedom and donor opportunities & personal responsibilities$2,564

By state: California 6 · VI 4 · Nevada 2 · INTL 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Lana Vento Charitable Tr is a private grantmaking foundation in Truckee, California, administered in care of Virginia Pribanich, tax-exempt since 2004. 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 Lana Vento Charitable 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 Lana Vento Charitable Tr give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $646K across 14 grants, a median of $28K.

Where does Lana Vento Charitable Tr give?

California (6 grants), VI (4 grants), Nevada (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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