Good Ventures Foundation
Palo Alto, California · EIN 461008520 · Private foundation
Good Ventures Foundation is a California-based grantmaker. Its indexed 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $150.0M in annual giving against $3.34B in assets. Bespoke Grants has indexed 1,448 grants for Good Ventures Foundation. This public overview includes selected examples, focus areas, and application guidance.
What Good Ventures Foundation funds
Good Ventures Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, criminal justice, economic development, education, food & agriculture, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include black communities, children, foster youth, low-income communities, rural communities, older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaria Consortium WORK ON SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMOPREVENTION PROGRAMS | — | $33.9M | 2020 |
| Malaria Consortium SEASONAL MALARIA CHEMOPREVENTION PROGRAMS | — | $32.1M | 2022 |
| Gates Philanthropy Partners WORK ON TB VACCINES, ORAL CHOLERA VACCINES AND GLOBAL EDUCATION | Seattle, WA | $31.2M | 2024 |
How to apply for funding from Good Ventures Foundation
Good Ventures Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at goodventures.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Good Ventures Foundation
- Does Good Ventures Foundation accept grant applications?
- Good Ventures Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Good Ventures Foundation fund?
- Good Ventures Foundation's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Malaria Consortium, Gates Philanthropy Partners. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Good Ventures Foundation give in grants?
- Good Ventures Foundation reported $150.0M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.28B over 1,448 grants.
- Where is Good Ventures Foundation located?
- Good Ventures Foundation is based in Palo Alto, California. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 461008520.
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