Access Ventures Inc
Access Ventures Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky. It supports work aimed at improving access and fostering human flourishing through blended finance, strategic partnerships, grants, and investments. Its stated charitable activities include community development and expanding equitable access to capital, particularly for underserved individuals, entrepreneurs, and communities.
Access Ventures Inc at a glance
In short: Access Ventures Inc gave $2.3M across 23 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), top state Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,252,198
- +99.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 23
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $97,922
- +108.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,500
- Total assets
- $37,762,357
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Access Ventures Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 4572, Louisville, KY 40204
Phone: (502) 287-8685
Website: https://accessventures.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Access Ventures Inc
Reconstruct Challenge: Thriving Youth
Access Ventures Inc
Amount
Portion of $1,000,000 total fund
Deadline
Deadline not published
Render Capital Early-Stage Investments Program
Access Ventures Inc
Amount
Up to $250,000
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Render Competition
Access Ventures Inc
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Access Ventures Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Yulbang USA ($829K). Together the top 10 received $2.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 51 grants of 82 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were reported as 39% to Kentucky, 37% to Illinois, 8% to New York, 7% to Arizona, and 3% to Colorado. The funder’s Render Capital programs focus on Louisville and Southern Indiana. Its Regional Capital Strategy describes a regional approach to supporting entrepreneurs and local prosperity.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Access Ventures Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $140K (2020) to $2.3M (2024). In 2024 it made 23 grants totaling $2.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yulbang USA Buffalo Grove, IL | General Funds | $829,298 |
| Galilee Baptist Church Louisville, KY | General Funds | $623,901 |
| Henry Street Settlement New York, NY | General Funds | $175,000 |
| M1 Institute Leadership Experience Phoenix, AZ | General Funds | $163,213 |
| Ace Project Inc Louisville, KY | General Funds | $115,500 |
| Esther International Inc Denver, CO | General Funds | $60,024 |
| Access Justice Louisville, KY | General Funds | $60,000 |
| National Christian Foundation - Lockwood Holmes Alpharetta, GA | General Funds | $49,478 |
| Pusey House CIO | General Funds | $45,544 |
| Galilee Community Development Corp Louisville, KY | General Funds | $29,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2024 grant total covered 23 grants; the 2023 total covered 24, and the 2022 total covered 19.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37,762,357 | $7,977,914 | $7,032,222 | $2,252,198 | 23 | $6,037,887 | $912,318 |
| 2023 | $36,808,972 | $3,635,894 | $5,219,529 | $1,127,928 | 24 | $4,466,042 | $418,034 |
| 2022 | $38,501,980 | $-225,020 | $5,147,648 | $1,255,706 | 19 | $4,248,443 | $187,041 |
| 2021 | $43,826,766 | $16,386,169 | $4,431,500 | $571,000 | 13 | $2,345,354 | $9,034,595 |
| 2020 | $31,821,185 | $1,781,351 | $2,600,441 | $140,000 | 3 | — | $401,795 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Access Ventures states that its mission is to improve access for everyone and to use a blended-finance approach to show that financial returns and social impact can coexist. Its website describes a “one-pocket” approach in which investment opportunities are assessed first for mission alignment and then for financial fit.
The funder’s stated charitable activities include identifying and supporting early-stage solutions to social challenges, promoting equitable community development, and making program-related investments in high-risk businesses in urban areas or serving people facing significant barriers to employment and equitable financial services. It also supports alternative financial structures intended to expand capital access and economic participation.
The 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. Henry Street Settlement describes its work as providing social services, arts, and health care programs to Lower East Side residents and other New Yorkers. ACE Project Inc says it combines resources and opportunities to support underserved children and families affected by gun violence and trauma. Refugee Investment Network Inc describes its mission as building the investment ecosystem for refugee-lens investing. These are the grantees’ descriptions of their own work.
Grantmaking
In 2024, Access Ventures reported 23 grants totaling $2,252,198. Grant amounts ranged from $602 to $829,298, with a median of $18,500. The largest reported grants included $829,298 to Yulbang USA, $623,901 to Galilee Baptist Church, $175,000 to Henry Street Settlement, $163,213 to M1 Institute Leadership Experience, and $115,500 to ACE Project Inc. All were listed for general funds.
Access Ventures states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
The funder also lists programs for entrepreneurs and leaders. Render Capital offers early-stage businesses in Louisville and Southern Indiana equity, debt, or revenue-based financing of up to $250,000; its Render Competition offers up to eight selected startups $100,000 each. The Peregrine Programme is a leadership formation program for participants, not an outside-organization grant program. Its listed 2027 cohort registration deadline of September 1, 2026 has passed.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Bryce Butler as president; Grace Chung, Tanner Luster, and Toby Kurth as directors; Brendon Maxwell as secretary; and Josh Allen as treasurer. The funder’s website identifies Bryce Butler as its founder and lists TJ Abood, Brian Mackay, Crystal Esquivel, and Laura Mackay among its staff.
Access Ventures Inc is led by Bryce Butler, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bryce Butler
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$147K (2020) → $448K (2024)
Grace Chung
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tanner Luster
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Toby Kurth
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brendon Maxwell
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Josh Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Terry Gill (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Josh Albertson (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Mike Hynes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Mackay (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $448K, to Bryce Butler (President).
Frequently asked questions about Access Ventures Inc
How much does Access Ventures Inc give each year?
Access Ventures Inc gave $2.3M across 23 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $1.1M across 24 grants.
What is Access Ventures Inc's typical grant size?
Access Ventures Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,500, and its average grant was $97,922, across 23 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Access Ventures Inc give grants?
Access Ventures Inc's top state is Kentucky, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (37%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (7 grants) and San Diego, CA (3 grants).
Does Access Ventures Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Access Ventures Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (23 of 23) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Access Ventures Inc's largest grantees?
Access Ventures Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Yulbang USA ($829,298), Galilee Baptist Church ($623,901) and Henry Street Settlement ($175,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 72% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Access Ventures Inc?
Access Ventures Inc reported $37.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $8.0M.
What does Access Ventures Inc fund?
Access Ventures states that its mission is to improve access for everyone and to use a blended-finance approach to show that financial returns and social impact can coexist. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Access Ventures Inc?
Access Ventures Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check accessventures.org for any change to that policy.
What is Access Ventures Inc's EIN?
Access Ventures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3061287. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Access Ventures Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Access Ventures Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/access-ventures-inc-morg_5a856eaa3a794ee39660d8bff933681f
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