Nehemiah Ventures
Nehemiah Ventures is a private foundation based in Bellevue, Washington. It makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Nehemiah Ventures at a glance
In short: Nehemiah Ventures gave $120K across 44 grants in 2025 (avg $3K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $119,505
- +48.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 44
- +51.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,716
- -2.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $2,453,204
- +0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Washington (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Nehemiah Ventures
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 10900 Ne 4Th Street 1400, Bellevue, WA 98004
Phone: (206) 369-7239
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Nehemiah Ventures funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Highlands Community Church ($25K). Together the top 10 received $73K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
142 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 142 grants of 142 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Washington recipients received 80% of grant dollars. Other reported shares were Missouri, 8%; Illinois, 3%; Massachusetts, 2%; and Vermont, 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Nehemiah Ventures gives
- 21% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 290% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 99% 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 (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $161K (2021). In 2025 it made 44 grants totaling $120K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands Community Church Renton, WA | General Support | $25,000 |
| Bryant Neighborhood Center DBA Trinity Presbyterian Church Tacoma, WA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | General Support | $10,000 |
| In the Field Ministries CLE Elum, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Banner Seattle Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Harvest Against Hunger Seattle, WA | General Support | $5,000 |
| Eileen & Callie's Place Kent, WA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Raven Rock Ranch Redmond, WA | General Support | $4,000 |
| Lifewire Bellevue, WA | General Support | $2,500 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | General Support | $2,500 |
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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 | $2,453,204 | $350,086 | $135,414 | $119,505 | 44 | $121,304 | $335,726 | $122,545 |
| 2024 | $2,440,990 | $140,054 | $96,593 | $80,500 | 29 | $90,184 | $132,068 | $116,648 |
| 2023 | $1,993,724 | $72,075 | $56,366 | $45,949 | 13 | $52,444 | $68,184 | $83,619 |
| 2022 | $1,420,423 | $35,063 | $44,770 | $30,617 | 5 | $37,939 | $30,807 | $78,005 |
| 2021 | $1,883,469 | $126,252 | $173,988 | $161,411 | 51 | $167,521 | $120,285 | $78,569 |
| 2020 | $1,455,208 | $19,975 | $57,339 | $45,800 | 36 | — | $23,530 | $61,549 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Nehemiah Ventures reported a distributable amount of $123K 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 grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Fellowship of Christian Athletes describes its mission as leading coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. LifeWire says its mission is to end domestic violence through services, advocacy, education, and support. Snoqualmie Valley Food Bank says it provides food and resources to help its community thrive.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation made 44 grants totaling $119,505. Grants ranged from $500 to $25,000, with a median of $1,000.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $25,000 to Highlands Community Church in Renton, Washington; $10,000 each to Bryant Neighborhood Center DBA Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma, Washington, and Fellowship of Christian Athletes in Kansas City, Missouri; and $5,000 each to In the Field Ministries, Banner Seattle, and Harvest Against Hunger. These grants were reported for general support.
Other 2025 recipients described in their own words include Eileen & Callies Place, which works with young women who have aged out of foster care ($4,000); Raven Rock Ranch, which describes its work as helping children and horses begin a bond of healing ($4,000); and Union Gospel Mission, which says it helps people move from homelessness to wholeness ($2,500).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Brenna Vukovich as president, Kiersta Smith as vice president, Teri McLean as secretary/treasurer, and Moriah Anderson as director.
Nehemiah Ventures is led by Brenna Vukovich, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brenna Vukovich
President
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Moriah Anderson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiersta Smith
Vice President
Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teri McLean
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Stephen P. Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Nordyke-Smith (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Moriah Wilson (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Nehemiah Ventures
How much does Nehemiah Ventures give each year?
Nehemiah Ventures gave $120K across 44 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $81K across 29 grants.
What is Nehemiah Ventures's typical grant size?
Nehemiah Ventures's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,716, across 44 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Nehemiah Ventures give grants?
Nehemiah Ventures gives mostly in Washington: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Missouri (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (8 grants), North Bend, WA (5 grants), Gig Harbor, WA (3 grants) and Bellevue, WA (2 grants).
Does Nehemiah Ventures give general operating support?
Yes: 95% of Nehemiah Ventures's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (42 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Nehemiah Ventures's largest grantees?
Nehemiah Ventures's largest 2025 grantees include Highlands Community Church ($25,000), Bryant Neighborhood Center DBA Trinity Presbyterian Church ($10,000) and Fellowship of Christian Athletes ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($5,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 38% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Nehemiah Ventures?
Nehemiah Ventures reported $2.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $121K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $123K (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 Nehemiah Ventures fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants support a range of charitable organizations. For example, Fellowship of Christian Athletes describes its mission as leading coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Nehemiah Ventures?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
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 2020–2025.
Does Nehemiah Ventures 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.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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