The Richard and Johnette
The Richard and Johnette is a private foundation, based in Newtown, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $370K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $45K. Net investment income was $4K.
The Richard and Johnette at a glance
In short: The Richard and Johnette gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $45,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,500
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $22,500
- Total assets
- $369,963
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Richard and Johnette funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was McLef ($25K). Together the top 2 received $45K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 9 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Richard and Johnette gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
- In 2021 it paid out 256% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $41K (2022) to $45K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| McLef Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes as Described in Charitys Mission Statement | $25,000 |
| Give the Kids the World Philadelphia, PA | Charitable Purposes as Described in Charitys Mission Statement | $20,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $369,963 | $3,921 | $45,030 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,000 | $4,301 | — |
| 2023 | $343,227 | $9,534 | $45,770 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,000 | $9,363 | — |
| 2022 | $375,001 | $40,351 | $42,005 | $41,000 | 3 | $41,000 | $39,346 | — |
| 2021 | $381,483 | $37,015 | $48,060 | $45,000 | 2 | $45,000 | $33,955 | $17,610 |
| 2020 | $347,382 | $5,203 | $2,310 | — | — | — | $7,549 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Richard and Johnette is led by Johnette Venne, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Johnette Venne
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jillian R. Venne
Treasurer & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John G. Venne
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Richard A. Venne Jr.
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about The Richard and Johnette
How much does The Richard and Johnette give each year?
The Richard and Johnette gave $45K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 2 grants.
How large is The Richard and Johnette?
The Richard and Johnette reported $370K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $4K.
Where does The Richard and Johnette operate?
The Richard and Johnette has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What is The Richard and Johnette's EIN?
The Richard and Johnette's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-3063796. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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