The Venuti Family Foundation
The Venuti Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Syracuse, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Venuti Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Venuti Family Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in New York. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,239
- -44.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,239
- +65.2% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,239
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Venuti Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Grace Assembly ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Venuti Family Foundation gives
- Giving fell 94% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out well above 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2026) to $20K (2021). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Assembly Syracuse, NY | General Support of Programs | $1,239 |
Ready to take the next step with The Venuti Family Foundation?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $273 | $7,433 | $1,239 | 1 | $6,158 | — | $267 |
| 2025 | $7,160 | $330 | $4,064 | $2,250 | 3 | $3,604 | — | $470 |
| 2024 | $10,885 | $855 | $19,553 | $17,400 | 6 | $18,926 | $264 | $1,081 |
| 2023 | $29,573 | $1,537 | $21,905 | $19,500 | 7 | $21,038 | $822 | $1,761 |
| 2022 | $49,967 | $9,589 | $28,468 | $19,500 | 5 | $26,102 | $7,326 | $3,273 |
| 2021 | $68,845 | $5,830 | $25,729 | $20,000 | 9 | — | $231 | $3,888 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Venuti Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Venuti Family Foundation is led by Paulette J. Venuti, Trustee on every filing since 2021 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paulette J. Venuti
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Venuti Family Foundation
How much does The Venuti Family Foundation give each year?
The Venuti Family Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $2K across 3 grants.
Where does The Venuti Family Foundation operate?
The Venuti Family Foundation has awarded grants in California, Missouri, New York, Tennessee.
How much is The Venuti Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2026, The Venuti Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $267 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Venuti Family Foundation's EIN?
The Venuti Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 16-6532734. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 5, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 27, 2026)
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in The Venuti Family Foundation's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common, and similar funders in New York
The Rosamond Gifford Charitable
Syracuse, NY
The Rosamond Gifford Charitable supports community quality of life through neighborhood projects, sponsorships, and capacity-building for local organizations, with a focus on Syracuse and Central New York. Its 2024 grants had a median award of $3,000 (ranging from $400 to $213,500); the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$19.5M
Grants
65
Total Given
$456K
Central New York Community Foundation Inc
Syracuse, NY
The foundation funds nonprofit projects in arts and culture, education, health, human services, the environment and other community priorities, primarily serving residents of Onondaga, Cortland and Madison counties, New York; its outdoor recreation fund also covers Cayuga and Oswego counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,100 to $2,462,750, with a median of $16,000. Community Grant applicants must discuss their request with foundation staff before applying; the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$458.3M
Grants
436
Total Given
$23.6M
Vyuha Inc
Miami Beach, FL
Vyuha Inc. supports qualified public charities chosen by members of the Vohra employee and partner community, across areas including health, education, arts, environment, and international aid. Its 2025 grants ranged from $2,500 to $50,000, with a median of $15,000, and went to organizations in the U.S. and internationally. It says it does not currently require an application form for consideration.
Assets
$14.5M
Grants
66
Total Given
$1.0M
Lewis Roth Family Foundation
Fayetteville, NY
Assets
$9K
Grants
9
Total Given
$1K
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
Ventura County Community Foundation
Camarillo, CA
Ventura County Community Foundation funds community needs and programs including arts and culture, health care, LGBTQ+ equality, education and scholarships, and urgent relief, primarily in Ventura County, though some funds serve nearby counties. Its 2025 grants ranged from $5,031 to $1.1 million, with a median grant of $15,000; some fund-specific health-care awards are typically $3,000–$10,000. Application access depends on the individual fund: VCCF directs applicants to each opportunity, and the profile does not state whether it accepts general unsolicited requests.
Assets
$250.3M
Grants
243
Total Given
$11.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in New York
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from The Venuti Family Foundation's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
The Venuti Family Foundation down — hundreds of funders to go?