National Independent Venue Foundation
THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL INDEPENDENT VENUE FOUNDATION (NIVF) IS TO PRESERVE AND NURTURE THE ECOSYSTEM OF INDEPENDENT LIVE PERFORMANCE VENUES AND PROMOTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES BY SUPPORTING A TRANSPARENT, COMPETITIVE MARKETPLACE SERVING A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY OF ARTISTS, FANS, AND INDUSTRY WORKERS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$918K
-29.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$130K
+44.4% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-3.7% YoY
About National Independent Venue Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Independent Venue Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $918K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $130K. Net investment income was $35K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $918,369 | $1,308,975 | $1,544,280 |
| Revenue | $282,415 | $431,560 | $1,018,994 |
| Expenses | $651,786 | $644,773 | $547,271 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $35,067 | $15,750 | $2,576 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from National Independent Venue Foundation
Business & Entrepreneurship Resource Program - Online Business Center Portal (Future Program)
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Education, Artist Development & Community Partnership Program (Future Program)
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Executive Training Center (Future Program)
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Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include 998 Valencia LLC ($25,000), Club Q LLC ($25,000), HQ Live Denver Inc ($25,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 998 Valencia LLC San Francisco, CA | Emergency Relief Grant | $25,000 |
| Club Q LLC Colorado Springs, CO | Emergency Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| HQ Live Denver Inc Denver, CO | Emergency Relief Fund | $25,000 |
| Fuzz Box Productions LLC Lahaina, HI | Emergency Relief Fund | $15,000 |
| Play Enterprise LLC Kihei, HI | Emergency Relief Fund | $15,000 |
| MA Wells Enterprises LLC Seattle, WA | Emergency Relief Fund | $25,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hal Real | President | 5 | — |
| Tobi Parks | Vice President | 2 | — |
| Laura Wilson | Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Annie Brinn | Secretary | 3 | — |
| Torrie Allen | Board Member - until Sept 30 2023 | 1 | — |
| Taneshai Nash Laird | Board Member | 2 | — |
| David M Mayeri | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jillian Sacher | Board Member - start March 7 2024 | 2 | — |
| Carl Swanson - see Schedule O | Executive Director - until Jan 12 2024 | 40 | — |
| Cody Cowan - see Schedule O | COO | 8 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Independent Venue Foundation?
National Independent Venue Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $918K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Independent Venue Foundation?
As of 2024, National Independent Venue Foundation holds $918K in total assets with $282K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $130K in 2024.
Where does National Independent Venue Foundation operate?
National Independent Venue Foundation has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Florida, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does National Independent Venue Foundation award?
In 2024, National Independent Venue Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $130K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Independent Venue Foundation's EIN?
National Independent Venue Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-2436574. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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