Ventus Charitable Foundation
Ventus Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. The foundation's name derives from the Latin word "ventus" (wind) and honors the clean, renewable wind energy that helped establish the foundation. The organization operates as an independent 501(c)(3) foundation with a single employee.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
—
Annual Giving
$10.7M
+529.4% YoY
Grant Count
40
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$268K
+435.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation supports the "Winds of Change" in its community through four primary funding priorities:
Public Education: Supporting teachers and students in Palm Beach County's high-need public schools, with a belief that public education should be the engine of opportunity for all students in the community.
Primary Adrenal Insufficiency: Funding research and improvements in patient care for individuals with primary adrenal insufficiency.
Democracy and Civic Engagement: Empowering people to be active participants in their communities and ensuring those communities have meaningful voices in an inclusive democracy.
Historic Research and Preservation: Supporting historic research into and preservation of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany.
Grantmaking
The foundation made 10 grants in 2024, with total giving of $10,710,382. Typical grant awards range from $500 to $5,935,382. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation prioritizes organizations working:
- Locally in Palm Beach County, Florida
- At the state level in Florida
- At the national level
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $53,468,211
- Total Giving: $10,710,382
- Total Revenues: $10,457,748
- Total Expenses: $10,968,931
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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
129 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Education Foundation of Pbc ($5,935,382), Neophilanthropy ($1,250,000), Proteus Fund ($650,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1909 ORGANIZATION WEST PALM BEACH, FL | CHARITABLE | $35,000 |
| ALLENTOWN ART MUSEUM ALLENTOWN, PA | CHARITABLE | $100,000 |
| COMMON CAUSE EDUCATION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | CHARITABLE | $45,000 |
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR PALM BEACH AND MARTIN COUNTIES WEST PALM BEACH, FL | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| CONNECT TO GREATNESS BOYNTON BEACH, FL | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| DRESS FOR SUCCESS PALM BEACHES PALM SPRINGS, FL | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| EDUCATION FOUNDATION OF PBC LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL | CHARITABLE | $5,935,382 |
| EJS PROJECT DELRAY BEACH, FL | CHARITABLE | $10,000 |
| EQUAL GROUND EDUCATION FUND ORLANDO, FL | CHARITABLE | $60,000 |
| FAIR ELECTIONS CENTER MARIETTA, OH | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
James Robo serves as Chief Financial Officer and Director of the foundation.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEREDITH TRIM | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| JAMES ROBO | CFO, DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
Contact Information
Address: 3300 PGA Boulevard, Suite 350, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410-2800
Phone: 561-614-1916
Website: www.ventuscharitablefoundation.org
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Ventus Charitable Foundation fund?
The foundation supports the "Winds of Change" in its community through four primary funding priorities: • **Public Education**: Supporting teachers and students in Palm Beach County's high-need public schools, with a belief that public education should be the engine of opportunity for all students in the community. • **Primary Adrenal Insufficiency**: Funding research and improvements in patient care for individuals with primary adrenal insufficiency. • **Democracy and Civic Engagement**: Empow…
How do I apply for a grant from Ventus Charitable Foundation?
The foundation made 10 grants in 2024, with total giving of $10,710,382. Typical grant awards range from $500 to $5,935,382. Recent grants include: • Proteus Fund: $650,000 • New Venture Fund: $500,000 • State Democracy Project: $250,000 The foundation also made approximately 27 additional grants totaling $2,940,000 in 2024.
Where does Ventus Charitable Foundation make grants?
The foundation prioritizes organizations working: • Locally in Palm Beach County, Florida • At the state level in Florida • At the national level
What size grants does Ventus Charitable Foundation award?
In 2024, Ventus Charitable Foundation awarded 40 grants totaling $10.7M — an average of about $268K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Ventus Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Ventus Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2853600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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