Vennard College Alumni Association
Vennard College Alumni Association is a private foundation based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Its 2024 filing reports 15 grants totaling $20,000, all listed as scholarships to individual recipients.
Vennard College Alumni Association at a glance
In short: Vennard College Alumni Association gave $20K across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $1K), top state Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $20,000
- +108.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +150.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,333
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $104,540
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (43% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Vennard College Alumni Association
- How to Apply
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The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. For application forms and materials, deadlines, and restrictions on awards, contact Sandy Harris.
- Contact
Application contact: Sandy Harris
Mailing address: 9030 Harrat St Apt 23, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Phone: (310) 467-8058
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vennard College Alumni Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 43 grants of 43 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in Indiana (42%), Iowa (35%), Kansas (8%), Ohio (8%), and Illinois (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
Cities
How Vennard College Alumni Association gives
- Giving grew 150% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $20K (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $20K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 15 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $104,540 | $31,880 | $27,955 | $20,000 | 15 | $24,125 | $6,080 |
| 2023 | $100,615 | $22,066 | $15,381 | $9,600 | 6 | $12,659 | $13,042 |
| 2022 | $91,419 | $22,901 | $12,013 | $7,517 | 7 | $8,986 | $13,185 |
| 2021 | $83,039 | $12,008 | $11,835 | $8,000 | 8 | $9,258 | $6,390 |
| 2020 | $82,866 | $11,129 | $9,616 | $6,500 | 7 | — | $4,428 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the association awarded 15 grants totaling $20,000. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $2,000, with a median of $1,500. The largest reported awards were three $2,000 scholarships to individual recipients, in Indiana and Iowa.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Aubrey Does as treasurer; Tim Roehl as president; Brian Channel as director at large; Sandy Harris as leadership director; David McGaffey, Renee Sindt, Debbie Penn, Jenny Gentry, and Jim Porter as directors; and Linette Winger as chaplain.
Vennard College Alumni Association is led by Tim Roehl, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 13 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tim Roehl
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Channel
Director at Large
Secretary → Director at Large, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David McGaffey
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Penn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jenny Gentry
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Renee Sindt
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Harris
Leadership Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Porter
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Nendel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Linette Winger
Chaplain
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aubrey Does
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keith Dickerson
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peggy Dickerson
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Brad Penn (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Howard Ledford (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Prudy Olson (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Robert Smith (2020–2021) — Director
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 Vennard College Alumni Association
How much does Vennard College Alumni Association give each year?
Vennard College Alumni Association gave $20K across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $10K across 6 grants.
What is Vennard College Alumni Association's typical grant size?
Vennard College Alumni Association's median grant in 2024 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,333, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Vennard College Alumni Association give grants?
Vennard College Alumni Association's top state is Indiana, with 43% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Iowa (35%) and Kansas (8%).
Does Vennard College Alumni Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Vennard College Alumni Association's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (15 grants).
How large is Vennard College Alumni Association?
Vennard College Alumni Association reported $105K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $32K.
How do I apply for a grant from Vennard College Alumni Association?
The filing says the foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Vennard College Alumni Association's EIN?
Vennard College Alumni Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 42-1445635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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