Educational Ventures Inc
Educational Ventures Inc is a private foundation based in Princeton, New Jersey. In 2025, it reported 38 grants totaling $523,500, with listed grants supporting organizations in areas including education, community philanthropy, and human services.
Educational Ventures Inc at a glance
In short: Educational Ventures Inc gave $524K across 38 grants in 2025 (avg $14K), top state New Jersey. 53% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $523,500
- -46.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 38
- -11.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $13,776
- -39.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $9,907,679
- +3.8% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 53% first-time grantees (20 of 38, 2025)
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Educational Ventures Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 155 Lambert Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone: (609) 924-2575
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Educational Ventures Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Trustees of Boston College ($100K). Together the top 10 received $455K.
Grant Size Distribution
241 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 207 grants of 241 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, grant dollars were distributed among recipients in New Jersey (31%), Massachusetts (26%), Nevada (25%), California (12%), and the District of Columbia (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 38 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Educational Ventures Inc open to new grantees?
53%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 20 of 38 grantees (53%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $18K; repeat grants $9K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $1K repeat.
- 37% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 44% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 67% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $524K (2025) to $1.3M (2021). In 2025 it made 38 grants totaling $524K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
| Community Inititaves (Healing Well) Oakland, CA | General Support | $60,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northern Nevada Reno, NV | General Support | $50,000 |
| Petey Greene Princeton, NJ | General Support | $50,000 |
| Truckee Meadow Reno, NV | General Support | $50,000 |
| Princeton Day School Princeton, NJ | General Support | $45,500 |
| Trustee of Princeton University Princeton, NJ | General Support | $25,000 |
| Volunteers of America Reno, NV | General Support | $25,000 |
| Wellesley Center for Womens - Wellesley College Wellesley, MA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Washington, DC | General Support | $24,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,907,679 | $1,499,076 | $577,679 | $523,500 | 38 | $523,500 | $1,499,076 | $780,982 |
| 2024 | $9,541,970 | $5,799,920 | $1,028,945 | $983,780 | 43 | $983,780 | $5,799,920 | $626,126 |
| 2023 | $9,292,807 | $738,230 | $1,003,922 | $962,250 | 51 | $962,250 | $738,230 | $437,837 |
| 2022 | $4,609,872 | $1,357,170 | $992,928 | $942,000 | 56 | $942,000 | $1,307,442 | $474,088 |
| 2021 | $4,261,554 | $1,431,533 | $1,325,351 | $1,282,700 | 53 | — | $986,195 | $434,129 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Educational Ventures Inc reported a distributable amount of $781K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Princeton Day School describes its mission as cultivating intellectual vitality and strength of character. The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada says it strengthens its community through philanthropy and leadership. Accelerate Change says it develops and tests models for citizen organizing, particularly in communities of color. Other 2025 recipients include organizations whose stated missions address prenatal and family services, food insecurity, women’s education and career advancement, youth support, and homelessness.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 38 grants totaling $523,500. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $100,000, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed grants were $100,000 to Trustees of Boston College; $60,000 to Community Initiatives (Healing Well); $50,000 each to Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, Petey Greene, and Truckee Meadow; and $45,500 to Princeton Day School. Each of these listed grants was for general support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Robert F Johnston as president, treasurer, and trustee; Lynn D Johnston as secretary and trustee; and Bradford D Johnston, Alexandra F Johnston, and William M Johnston as trustees.
Educational Ventures Inc is led by Robert F. Johnston, President, Treasurer & Trustee on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert F. Johnston
President, Treasurer & Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Alexandra F. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Bradford D. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Lynn D. Johnston
Secretary & Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William M. Johnston
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Educational Ventures Inc
How much does Educational Ventures Inc give each year?
Educational Ventures Inc gave $524K across 38 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $984K across 43 grants.
What is Educational Ventures Inc's typical grant size?
Educational Ventures Inc's median grant in 2025 was $2,000, and its average grant was $13,776, across 38 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Educational Ventures Inc that year got $18K on average.
Where does Educational Ventures Inc give grants?
Educational Ventures Inc's top state is New Jersey, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Massachusetts (26%) and Nevada (25%). The most frequent recipient cities were Princeton, NJ (9 grants), Reno, NV (6 grants), Trenton, NJ (4 grants) and Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Educational Ventures Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Educational Ventures Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (38 of 38) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Educational Ventures Inc's largest grantees?
Educational Ventures Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Trustees of Boston College ($100,000), Community Inititaves (Healing Well) ($60,000) and Community Foundation of Northern Nevada ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Educational Ventures Inc?
Educational Ventures Inc reported $9.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $524K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $781K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Educational Ventures Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grantees illustrate the range of organizations it supports. Princeton Day School describes its mission as cultivating intellectual vitality and strength of character. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Educational Ventures Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Educational Ventures Inc's EIN?
Educational Ventures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3133067. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does Educational 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 September 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Educational Ventures Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 11, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/educational-ventures-inc-morg_1da68d28812e453da4516852d5ec729f
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