New Venture Fund
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 205806345 · Private foundation
New Venture Fund is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $447.1M in grants paid and $822.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 5,475 individual grants from this funder — $2.10B awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for arts & culture. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What New Venture Fund funds
New Venture Fund's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, civil rights & social justice, community improvement, education, disaster relief & emergency aid, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include youth pop.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS | Wilmington, DE | $206.2M | 2023 |
| Sixteen Thirty Fund CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY | Washington, DC | $86.2M | 2020 |
| Co Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND FOREIGN AFFAIRS | Wilmington, DE | $60.0M | 2022 |
How to apply for funding from New Venture Fund
New Venture Fund'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 newventurefund.org.
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Frequently asked questions about New Venture Fund
- Does New Venture Fund accept grant applications?
- New Venture Fund'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 New Venture Fund fund?
- New Venture Fund's grants focus on arts & culture. Example recipients include Co Impact Philanthropic Funds Inc, Sixteen Thirty Fund. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does New Venture Fund give in grants?
- New Venture Fund reported $447.1M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.10B over 5,475 grants.
- Where is New Venture Fund located?
- New Venture Fund is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 205806345.
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