Josiah Venture
To equip young leaders throughout Central and Eastern Europe to fulfill Christ's commission through the local church.
Josiah Venture at a glance
In short: Josiah Venture gave $279K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $56K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $279,149
- +1549.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +400.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $55,830
- +229.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $26,333
- Total assets
- $22,012,073
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Josiah Venture funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Abwe ($171K). Together the top 5 received $279K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 9 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How Josiah Venture gives
- Giving grew 493% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $11K (2020) to $279K (2024). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $279K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Abwe Cumberland, PA | Ministry Work | $170,673 |
| Axia International Spring, TX | Ministry Work | $51,502 |
| Sonlife Tigard, OR | Ministry Work | $26,333 |
| FLI- Faith and Learning International Wheaton, IL | Ministry Work | $25,000 |
| Greater Europe Mission Wheaton, IL | Ministry Work | $5,641 |
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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 | $22,012,073 | $18,491,146 | $16,395,634 | $279,149 | 5 | $551,075 |
| 2023 | $20,294,764 | $16,628,642 | $17,710,357 | $16,922 | 1 | $228,059 |
| 2022 | $20,925,043 | $21,164,771 | $17,203,359 | $37,328 | 1 | $23,979 |
| 2021 | $16,890,117 | $13,544,001 | $12,131,395 | $47,056 | 1 | $41,279 |
| 2020 | $15,474,688 | $12,087,994 | $10,994,366 | $11,418 | 1 | $44,331 |
About Josiah Venture
Based on IRS filings
Josiah Venture is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wheaton, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $22.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $279K. Net investment income was $551K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Josiah Venture is led by Dave Patty, President on every filing since 2020; 10 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dave Patty
President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$113K (2020) → $123K (2024)
H Phillip Vierling
Board Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dann Spader
Director & Gyi Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$86K (2020) → $21K (2024)
Mike Harder
Director & Concentric Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$32K (2024)
Dave Jamerson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Christensen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Deedrick
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Swain
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Russ Schultz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Flaviu Coman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mel Ellenwood
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $83K (2024)
Paul Williams
Chief Financial Officer
Director of Operations → Chief Financial Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$29K (2020) → $76K (2024)
David Bordner
Missionary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$125K (2022) → $146K (2024)
Daniel Eifling
Missionary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
David Roney
Missionary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$110K (2024)
Edward Rumbold
Missionary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024)
Jacob Adent
Missionary
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Frank Fernandes
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Webster
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman & Director, 2021
Vice Chairman & Director → Vice Chairman, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Andrej Lovse (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: William Patty (2023) — Missionary
- Former: Jonathan Rosen (2022) — Missionary
- Former: Shawn Werdebaugh (2022) — Missionary
- Former: Dean Fuller (2020–2021) — Vice Chairman & Director
- Former: Edgars Desknis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Brian Stephens (2020) — Director of Operations
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 $146K, to David Bordner (Missionary). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Josiah Venture
How much does Josiah Venture give each year?
Josiah Venture gave $279K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
What is Josiah Venture's typical grant size?
Josiah Venture's median grant in 2024 was $26,333, and its average grant was $55,830, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Josiah Venture give grants?
Josiah Venture gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 61% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (18%) and Illinois (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wheaton, IL (2 grants).
Does Josiah Venture give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Josiah Venture's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Ministry Work" (5 grants).
Who are Josiah Venture's largest grantees?
Josiah Venture's largest 2024 grantees include Abwe ($170,673), Axia International ($51,502) and Sonlife ($26,333), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Josiah Venture?
Josiah Venture reported $22.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $18.5M.
What is Josiah Venture?
Josiah Venture is a public charity focused on religion, based in Wheaton, IL. It holds $22.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Josiah Venture's EIN?
Josiah Venture's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4469008. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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