Venetos Foundation Inc
Venetos Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Burlington, Vermont. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including organizations working in education, poverty relief, religion, public recreation, arts, and healthcare.
Venetos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Venetos Foundation Inc gave $14K across 24 grants in 2024 (avg $583.333), mostly in Florida. 33% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $14,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 24
- +4.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $583
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $300
- Total assets
- $220,206
- -3.6% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 33% first-time grantees (8 of 24, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Venetos Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 102 St Louis Street, Burlington, VT 05401
Phone: (802) 999-4943
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Venetos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Artis - Naples ($7K). Together the top 10 received $11K.
Grant Size Distribution
113 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 113 grants of 113 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 50% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida and 46% to recipients in Vermont. Massachusetts accounted for 3% and Maryland for 1%. These figures describe the locations of that year’s recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 24 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Venetos Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
33%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 24 grantees (33%) were first-time recipients. With only 24 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $306. How we count
Medians: $300 first-time, $300 repeat.
- 58% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 113% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $14K (2024). In 2024 it made 24 grants totaling $14K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Artis - Naples Naples, FL | Arts | $7,000 |
| First UU Society of Burlington Burlington, VT | Religious | $1,000 |
| Migrant Justice Burlington, VT | Education | $500 |
| Public Assets Institute Montpelier, VT | Education | $500 |
| Intervale Center Burl, VT | Education | $500 |
| Planned Parenthood Of Northern New Colchester, VT | Healthcare | $500 |
| Bread Puppet Theater Glover, VT | Arts | $500 |
| Friends of Fletcher Free Library Burlington, VT | Education | $300 |
| Center for Media Democracy Burlington, VT | Education | $300 |
| Joint Urban Ministry Program Burlington, VT | Poverty | $300 |
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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 | $220,206 | $9,324 | $17,802 | $14,000 | 24 | $14,765 | $6,332 | $13,067 |
| 2023 | $228,339 | $8,982 | $15,754 | $12,000 | 23 | $12,942 | $20,045 | $12,200 |
| 2022 | $221,083 | $7,685 | $15,698 | $12,000 | 22 | $15,698 | $13,313 | $12,533 |
| 2021 | $254,816 | $8,326 | $15,700 | $12,000 | 12 | $12,500 | $19,658 | $11,849 |
| 2020 | $247,543 | $7,406 | $13,044 | $9,900 | 32 | — | $9,011 | $11,799 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Venetos Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $13K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for 11 organizations with an education mission, five focused on relieving poverty, one devoted to protecting civil liberties, two religious organizations, and four promoting public recreation.
Grantee missions illustrate the range of organizations supported. Intervale Center says it works to strengthen community food systems that sustain farms, land, and people. Migrant Justice describes its work as organizing for farmworker economic justice and human rights. Public Assets Institute says it advances Vermonters’ wellbeing and racial, social, and economic justice through research, public engagement, and policy work. Other 2024 grantees include the Rosenberg Fund for Children, which describes providing educational and emotional support to children whose parents have faced consequences for progressive activities; Barre Historical Society, which focuses on historic preservation and education; Greater Burlington YMCA, which offers community programs and financial assistance; and Local Motion, which works to make biking, walking, and rolling safer and more accessible.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 24 grants totaling $14,000. Grant amounts ranged from $100 to $7,000, with a median of $300.
The largest reported grants included $7,000 to Artis - Naples for arts; $1,000 to First UU Society of Burlington for religious purposes; and $500 each to Migrant Justice, Public Assets Institute, Intervale Center, Planned Parenthood Of Northern New, and Bread Puppet Theater. Other listed grants included $300 each to Friends of Fletcher Free Library, Center for Media Democracy, Joint Urban Ministry Program, Community Health Center, and Burlington City Arts.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Eugene Bergman as president, Keith Bergman as vice-president, Jill Bergman as secretary-treasurer, and Wendy Coe as director.
Venetos Foundation Inc is led by Eugene Bergman, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eugene Bergman
President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Coe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Bergman
Secy-Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Bergman
Vice President
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
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 Venetos Foundation Inc
How much does Venetos Foundation Inc give each year?
Venetos Foundation Inc gave $14K across 24 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $12K across 23 grants.
What is Venetos Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Venetos Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $300, and its average grant was $583, across 24 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Venetos Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Venetos Foundation Inc give grants?
Venetos Foundation Inc gives mostly in Florida: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Vermont (46%). The most frequent recipient cities were Burlington, VT (13 grants), Burl, VT (2 grants) and Montpelier, VT (2 grants).
Does Venetos Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 24 grants with a stated purpose on Venetos Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (8 grants) and "Poverty" (5 grants).
Who are Venetos Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Venetos Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Artis - Naples ($7,000), First UU Society of Burlington ($1,000) and Migrant Justice ($500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 61% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Venetos Foundation Inc?
Venetos Foundation Inc reported $220K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $15K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $13K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Venetos Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for 11 organizations with an education mission, five focused on relieving poverty, one devoted to protecting civil liberties, two religious organizations, and four promoting public recreation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Venetos Foundation Inc?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Venetos Foundation Inc's EIN?
Venetos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6224081. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Venetos Foundation Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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