J Craig Venter Family Foundation
J Craig Venter Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in La Jolla, CA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $304K.
J Craig Venter Family Foundation at a glance
In short: J Craig Venter Family Foundation gave $304K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $304K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $303,747
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $303,747
- Median grant
- $303,747
- Primary geography
- Maryland (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who J Craig Venter Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was J Craig Venter Institute ($304K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $304K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| J Craig Venter Institute Rockville, MD | General Operating Support | $303,747 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $23 | $305,553 | $303,747 | 1 | $10,443 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, J Craig Venter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K for 2020 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
J Craig Venter Family Foundation's 2020 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Christopher Venter
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Craig Venter
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juan Enriquez
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keith Venter
Officer
New on the 2020 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "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 J Craig Venter Family Foundation
How much does J Craig Venter Family Foundation give each year?
J Craig Venter Family Foundation gave $304K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does J Craig Venter Family Foundation operate?
J Craig Venter Family Foundation has awarded grants in Maryland.
How much is J Craig Venter Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2020, J Craig Venter Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $10K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is J Craig Venter Family Foundation's EIN?
J Craig Venter Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2284931. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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