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EIN 94-3136771

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Oakland
State
California
Year formed
1991
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
Description
PVF is a 501(c)(3) public charity based in the Bay Area, was founded in 1991 to test new approaches to creative grantmaking and to maximize the impact of the philanthropic dollar. We are proud of our 25 years of advancing philanthropy.
Total revenues
$71,022,800
2023
Total expenses
$24,930,502
2023
Total assets
$81,605,913
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at PVF

Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (pvf) brings a unique perspective to philanthropy and the way it is carried out to maximize impact. We provide a valuable and otherwise unheard voice to the Philanthropic sector. We have built up long-term relationships with donors, helped shape their charitable giving, and are regarded as trusted Philanthropic advisors to many. Our approach and vision for philanthropy have been broadcast thoroughly and embraced through our recent book, grassroots philanthropy, public speaking engagements, and teaching. Pvf staff is in constant communication with its grantees to act as an advocate in helping them succeed in their work.

Grants made by PVF

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Giving GapJustworks Monthly Payroll and Benefits Services$532,719
Mercy Beyond BordersGeneral Support$300,000
Equalize HealthGeneral Support$250,000
...and 119 more grants made totalling $3,905,065

Who funds Philanthropic Ventures Foundation (PVF)

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Erik E. and Edith H. Bergstrom Foundation a Charitable TrustFor Work in Guatemala, Mexico, Venezuela and the United States$1,876,406
Blue Meridian PartnersTo Support Scaling Plan$1,000,000
James Irvine FoundationFor Scaling and Capacity Building$850,000
...and 80 more grants received totalling $11,274,028

Personnel at PVF

NameTitleCompensation
Dawn HawkSecretary and Chief Operating Officer$175,000
James HigaExecutive Director$0
Bill SomervilleFounder$125,000
Moira C. WalshChair$0

Financials for PVF

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$69,240,577
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$1,611,184
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$171,039
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$71,022,800

Form 990s for PVF

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-15990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-09990View PDF
2019-122021-02-24990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 12 new grant, including a grant for $1,876,406 from Erik E. and Edith H. Bergstrom Foundation a Charitable Trust
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 13 new grant, including a grant for $422,347 from The San Francisco Foundation (TSFF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 48 new grant, including a grant for $850,000 from James Irvine Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 29, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCharities
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Political advocacyOperates donor advised fundsProvides grantsOperates internationallyNational levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1222 Preservation Park Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Metro area
San Francisco-Oakland-Berkeley, CA
County
Alameda County, CA
Website URL
venturesfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(510) 645-1890
Facebook page
VenturesFoundation 
IRS details
EIN
94-3136771
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1991
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
T30: Public Foundations
NAICS code, primary
813211: Grantmaking Foundations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
081025
FTB Entity ID
1517225
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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