Venable Foundation Inc
The Venable Foundation is the philanthropic arm of law firm Venable LLP. Established in 1983 in Maryland, it operates as a public charity exclusively for charitable purposes. The foundation works to promote the health and well-being of the communities where Venable's clients and attorneys work and live by supporting a wide range of civic, cultural, and charitable endeavors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$466K
+2.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.7M
-5.9% YoY
Grant Count
198
+1.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$14K
-7.3% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The Venable Foundation supports organizations that align with eight focus areas:
- Arts and Culture
- Education
- Environment
- Health
- Human Services
- Legal Services
- Workforce Development
- Youth Impact
The foundation maintains a central focus on legal assistance and legal education programs, with particular emphasis on public interest law and legal education.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation distributed approximately $4.1 million across 465 organizations:
Average Grant
amount varies by funding round
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Venable Foundation funds nonprofits in the following cities where Venable operates:
- Baltimore, MD
- Washington, DC
- New York City, NY
- Los Angeles, CA
- Chicago, IL
- San Francisco, CA
- Miami, FL
- Denver, CO
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
2023 Financial Data:
- Total Assets: $455,704–$465,768
- Total Revenue: $4,140,999
- Total Expenses: $3,806,000
- Total Giving: $3,984,900
2025 Giving:
- Approximately $4.1 million distributed across 465 organizations
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $465,768 | $455,704 | $120,705 |
| Revenue | $3,981,964 | $4,140,999 | $3,959,947 |
| Expenses | $3,984,900 | $3,806,000 | $4,293,000 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $16,799 | $4,999 | $4,947 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Venable Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Bob Waldman – President, Venable Foundation
Michael Bigley – Director, Venable Foundation
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WALDMAN | PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| COLLEEN MALLON CASSE | TREASURER/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG THOMPSON | SECRETARY/DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JULIA TAMA | VP/DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/5) | 1 | — |
| SUZANNE ST PIERRE | TRUSTEE/DIRECTOR (AS OF 4/5) | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In November 2025, the Venable Foundation announced its second round of grants, with the largest donations supporting organizations combating food insecurity, including the Maryland Food Bank, Miriam's Kitchen, and Bread for the City.
Venable Foundation Announces $4.1M in Charitable Grants in 2025 | About |In December 2025, the foundation announced its final grant round for the year, bringing total 2025 giving to nearly $4.1 million across 465 organizations. According to foundation leadership, the supported organizations are "at the forefront of addressing critical needs," with the foundation planning to expand its reach and deepen support in future years.
Venable Foundation Announces $4.1M in Charitable Grants in 2025 | About |Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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