Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint George, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $185K in total assets.
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $185,146
- -2.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $7,903
- -96.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $12,847
- +28.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Switchpoint St George, UT | To Provide Shelter for Homeless | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $185,146 | $7,903 | $12,847 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $190,090 | $200,090 | $10,000 | $10,000 | 1 | $90 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation is led by Benton Augustus Venuti, President, Treasurer & Director on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Benton Augustus Venuti
President, Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Jean Welker-Venuti
Vice President, Secretary & Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roxane Demille
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation
How large is Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation?
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation reported $185K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-EZ. Its revenue that year was $8K.
What is Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation?
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Saint George, UT. It holds $185K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation operate?
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation has awarded grants in Utah.
What is Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation's EIN?
Ben & Laura Venuti Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0390162. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 26, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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