The Venture Capital Foundation
Venture forward is a non-profit foundation with a mission to democratize access to the vc industry, empower individuals from all backgrounds and geographies to thrive as investors, and equip future vc leaders with the tools for long-term success. We support emerging fund managers and investors by providing education, mentorship, and resources to advance their careers. We are committed to driving healthy and sustainable generational change within established vc firms, ensuring strong industry stewardship for the future. Through these efforts, we envision a vc industry that reaches all communities across the country, unlocking greater innovation, economic impact, and financial returns.
The Venture Capital Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $8,021,542
- +4.2% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,292,039
- -22.9% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $298,620
- +5.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,518,424
- +26.8% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Venture Capital Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Computer History Museum Mountain View, CA | General Purpose Grant | $25,000 |
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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 | $8,021,542 | $1,292,039 | $1,518,424 | — | — | $298,620 |
| 2023 | $7,700,762 | $1,676,200 | $1,197,843 | — | — | $284,254 |
| 2022 | $6,760,254 | $1,161,783 | $887,255 | — | — | $65,974 |
| 2021 | $6,784,952 | $1,112,966 | $867,749 | $25,000 | 1 | $4,382 |
| 2020 | $5,932,112 | $2,658,359 | $537,535 | — | — | $-2,598 |
About The Venture Capital Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Venture Capital Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $299K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Venture Capital Foundation is led by Maryam Haque, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Maryam Haque
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
37.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kate Mitchell
Chair
Director → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Hudson
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Robinson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bobby Franklin
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barry Eggers
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney McCrea
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samara Hernandez
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Candice Morgan
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ellie Wheeler
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Garth Timoll
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Gosher
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Friel Goldstein
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Walker
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Christy Chin (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Ray Leach (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Scott Sandell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Bobby Franklin (2020) — Chair
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 Venture Capital Foundation
How large is The Venture Capital Foundation?
The Venture Capital Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is The Venture Capital Foundation?
The Venture Capital Foundation is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Venture Capital Foundation operate?
The Venture Capital Foundation has awarded grants in California.
What is The Venture Capital Foundation's EIN?
The Venture Capital Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4114024. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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