Nehemiah Ventures is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLEVUE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $132K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
+22.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$81K
+75.2% YoY
Grant Count
29
+123.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$3K
-21.5% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nehemiah Ventures reported a distributable amount of $117K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Nehemiah Ventures
Based on IRS filings
Nehemiah Ventures is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLEVUE, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 29 grants totaling $81K. Net investment income was $132K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,440,990 | $1,993,724 | $1,420,423 |
| Revenue | $140,054 | $72,075 | $35,063 |
| Expenses | $96,593 | $56,366 | $44,770 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $90,184 | $52,444 | $37,939 |
| Net Investment Income | $132,068 | $68,184 | $30,807 |
| Distributable Amount | $116,648 | $83,619 | $78,005 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
133 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include In the Field Ministry ($10,000), Network Northwest ($7,500), Youth for Christ International ($5,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WYATT HARPER CO COLARADO MESA UNIVERSITY GRAND JUNCTION, CO | STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP SELECTED BY MT. SI HIGH SCHOOL | $2,500 |
| YOUTH FOR CHRIST INTERNATIONAL PARKER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| MICHAEL J FOX FOUNDATION FOR PARKINSON'S RESEARCH HAGERSTOWN, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| TRUST FOR PUBLIC LAND WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| TRANSFERRABLE CROSS TRAINING FOUNDATION REDMOND, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,000 |
| YES GOLDEN, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
| LIFEWIRE BELLEVUE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| ALZHEIMERS DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS ASSOC CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| SEATTLE THEATRE GROUP SEATTLE, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| THE TRAIL YOUTH NORTH BEND, WA | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIERSTA SMITH | VICE PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TERI MCLEAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| BRENNA VUKOVICH | PRESIDENT & DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| MORIAH ANDERSON | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nehemiah Ventures?
Nehemiah Ventures is a private foundation focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in BELLEVUE, WA. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Nehemiah Ventures?
As of 2024, Nehemiah Ventures holds $2.4M in total assets with $140K in annual revenue. It awarded 29 grants totaling $81K in 2024.
Where does Nehemiah Ventures operate?
Nehemiah Ventures has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington.
What size grants does Nehemiah Ventures award?
In 2024, Nehemiah Ventures awarded 29 grants totaling $81K — an average of about $3K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Nehemiah Ventures required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Nehemiah Ventures reported a distributable amount of $117K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Nehemiah Ventures's EIN?
Nehemiah Ventures's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 91-2055039. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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