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Josiah Venture

Wheaton, Illinois  ·  EIN 364469008  ·  Private foundation

Based in Wheaton, Illinois, Josiah Venture has awarded $408K across 11 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Abwe. This profile covers its focus areas, top grant recipients, year-by-year giving, and how a nonprofit should approach it.

$2.9M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$15.5M
Total assets
11
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Josiah Venture funds

Josiah Venture's giving carries a documented focus on faith-based (christian).

Faith-Based (Christian)

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Josiah Venture, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Abwe
Ministry Work
Cumberland, PA$171K2024
Axia International
Ministry Work
Spring, TX$52K2024
Crossroads Bible Church
Ministry Work
Bellevue, WA$47K2021
Guidelight Inc
Ministry Work
Portland, OR$37K2022
Sonlife
Ministry Work
Tigard, OR$26K2024
Fli- Faith and Learning International
Ministry Work
Wheaton, IL$25K2024
Global One80
Ministry Work
Mesa, AZ$17K2023
Faith & Learning International
Ministry Work
Wheaton, IL$11K2020
Harvest Bible Chapel Winston Salem
Ministry support
Winstonsalem, NC$10K2017
Faith & Learning International
Ministry support
Wheaton, IL$6K2017
Greater Europe Mission
Ministry Work
Wheaton, IL$6K2024

Josiah Venture giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$16K
2020$11K
2021$47K
2022$37K
2023$17K
2024$279K

How to apply for funding from Josiah Venture

Josiah Venture's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at josiahventure.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Josiah Venture

Does Josiah Venture accept grant applications?
Josiah Venture's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Josiah Venture fund?
Josiah Venture's grants focus on faith-based (christian). Recent recipients include Abwe, Axia International, Crossroads Bible Church. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Josiah Venture give in grants?
Josiah Venture reported $2.9M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $408K over 11 grants.
Where is Josiah Venture located?
Josiah Venture is based in Wheaton, Illinois. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 364469008.
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About this profile. This page is built from Josiah Venture's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Josiah Venture. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.