Access Ventures Inc
Access Ventures Inc is a private foundation based in Louisville, Kentucky, operating as a 501(c)(3) organization since 2014. The organization functions as an impact multiplier committed to making holistic investments that help people, communities, and businesses realize their full potential. Access Ventures employs a blended finance approach and catalytic capital strategy to address complex social and economic challenges.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$2.3M
+99.7% YoY
Grant Count
23
-4.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$98K
+108.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve access for everyone by making holistic investments to help all people, communities, and businesses realize their full potential. The organization aims to revolutionize the global investment landscape through a blended finance approach and a "one-pocket mindset," proving that financial return and social impact can coexist while nurturing the next generation of change-makers.
Primary Focus Areas:
Neighborhood Economics: Investment in neighborhood-level economic development, including job creation, business development, housing solutions, commercial spaces, creative place-making, and localized philanthropy. The organization emphasizes that genuine impact occurs at the neighborhood level rather than city-wide or regional approaches.
Financial Inclusion: Addressing wealth inequality and lack of access to financial services. The organization works to help low-wealth individuals and families save money, access affordable financial services for home, school, and business, and build resilience against financial shocks.
Donor-Advised Funds: The AV Foundation helps donors achieve philanthropic goals and fosters community engagement around shared challenges.
Grantmaking
Access Ventures makes grants across multiple asset classes with 100% mission alignment. Based on recent tax filings, the organization distributed approximately $2.25 million in grants, with typical award ranges between $602 and $829,298. The median grant amount is approximately $19,000.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Access Ventures operates across multiple U.S. states and Canadian cities, including:
United States: Arizona, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, New York, Utah, and Washington
Specific Cities: Atlanta, Brooklyn, Chicago, Denver, Louisville, New Albany, New York, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Seattle
Canada: Vancouver
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $36,808,972
- Total Revenue: $3,635,894
- Total Expenses: $5,219,529
- Total Liabilities: $216,000
- Number of Employees: 5
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $37,762,357
- Total Giving: $2,252,198
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| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bryce Butler – President and Founder (40 hours/week; compensation $448,000). A former Army Captain who founded Access Ventures to pioneer catalytic capital approaches.
Brian MacKay – Chief Community Officer (40 hours/week; compensation $409,000)
Thomas Abood – Chief Investment Officer (40 hours/week; compensation $360,000)
Crystal Esquival – Chief of Staff (40 hours/week; compensation $146,000)
Board Members: Grace Chung, Tanner Luster, Brendon Maxwell, Josh Allen (Treasurer), and Toby Kurth serve as directors with limited capacity and no compensation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRYCE BUTLER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $447,536 |
| GRACE CHUNG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TANNER LUSTER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRENDON MAXWELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOSH ALLEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| TOBY KURTH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
Access Ventures announced the winners of the 2026 Reconstruct Challenge focused on Thriving Youth, demonstrating ongoing grant activity and program implementation.
Announcing the Winners of the 2026 Reconstruct Challenge: Thriving Youth\Contact Information
Email: info@accessventures.org
Mailing Address: PO Box 4572, Louisville, KY 40204
EIN: 46-3061287
Website: www.accessventures.org
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Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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