Ventana Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 26-1224721
Foundation Overview
Based in Tucson, AZ, Ventana Charitable Foundation has awarded 171 grants totaling $6,064,642 to organizations in Illinois, Arizona and 10 other states, plus international recipients. Individual grants range from $100 to $300,000, with a median award of $15,000.
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New Applicant Friendliness
3 of 10 recipients (30%) were new grantees. Foundation strongly favors organizations with proven track records. New partnerships develop slowly over time.
Geographic Focus
47% of grants are awarded in Illinois, with additional funding distributed across 13 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Illinois, funding concentrates in Chicago (80%), Glenview (7%), Pekin (5%).
Funding Trajectory
Declining funding trend with 84% decrease over 8 years may indicate reduced grant opportunities or shifting foundation priorities. This trajectory suggests more competitive application environment.
Program Areas
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (57%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Ventana Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.
| Name | Amount | Location | Purpose | Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $18,500 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2024 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $15,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2024 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2024 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2024 |
| Tucson Conquistadoes Fdn | $5,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Amateur Athletics In Golf | 2024 |
| Social Venture Partners | $5,000 | Phoenis, AZ, US | Support Stronger Communities | 2024 |
| First Fee - Tuscon | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Youth Development Through Golf | 2024 |
| John G Shedd Aquarium | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Public Aquarium | 2024 |
| One Goal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Postsecondary Education | 2024 |
| Rock Prairie Montessori School | $7,314 | Janesville, WI, US | Provide Montessori Education | 2024 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $75,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2023 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2023 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $10,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2023 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $52,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Tucson Conquistadoes Fdn | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Amateur Athletics In Golf | 2023 |
| Social Venture Partners | $5,000 | Phoenis, AZ, US | Support Stronger Communities | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Higher Education | 2023 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $75,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2023 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $30,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2023 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $10,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2023 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2023 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $52,500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2023 |
| Tucson Conquistadoes Fdn | $2,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Amateur Athletics In Golf | 2023 |
| Social Venture Partners | $5,000 | Phoenis, AZ, US | Support Stronger Communities | 2023 |
| University Of Arizona Foundation | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Higher Education | 2023 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $78,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2022 |
| One Goal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $125,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2022 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2022 |
| For The Children International | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Sponsoring Vunerable Children | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2022 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $18,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2022 |
| Start Early | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Early Education | 2022 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| St Paul's Evangelical Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Needy At Christmas | 2022 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $78,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2022 |
| One Goal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $125,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2022 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2022 |
| For The Children International | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Sponsoring Vunerable Children | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2022 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $18,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2022 |
| Start Early | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Early Education | 2022 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| St Paul's Evangelical Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Needy At Christmas | 2022 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $78,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2022 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2022 |
| One Goal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2022 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $125,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2022 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $35,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2022 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2022 |
| For The Children International | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Sponsoring Vunerable Children | 2022 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2022 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $18,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2022 |
| Start Early | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Early Education | 2022 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| Joffrey Ballet | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For The Arts | 2022 |
| St Paul's Evangelical Church | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Support The Needy At Christmas | 2022 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2021 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2021 |
| One Goal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2021 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $125,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2021 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $36,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2021 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2021 |
| Casa De San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Cultural Activities | 2021 |
| For The Children International | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Sponsoring Vunerable Children | 2021 |
| Art Institute Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Art Of The Americas | 2021 |
| Social Venture Partners | $5,000 | Charlotte, NC, US | Connecting/supporting Donors | 2021 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $36,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2021 |
| Mecp2 Duplication Foundation | $1,000 | Aurora, CO, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | $1,500 | Pekin, IL, US | Medical Research | 2021 |
| Journey Care | $2,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support Hospice/palliative Care | 2021 |
| The Nature Conservancy | $500 | Arlington, VA, US | Support Future Of Our Planet | 2021 |
| Start Early | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Early Education | 2021 |
| University Of Wisconsin Foundation | $500 | Madison, WI, US | Support For Education | 2021 |
| Lincoln Park Zoo | $151 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Wildlife | 2021 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2020 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2020 |
| One Goal | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2020 |
| Forward Momentum Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Educational Support | 2020 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $105,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2020 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $31,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2020 |
| Feed The Hungry San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2020 |
| Traverse City Film Fest | $10,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Support For Cultural Activities | 2020 |
| Casa De San Miguel | $15,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Cultural Activities | 2020 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of The Arts | 2020 |
| Agrace Foundation Inc | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | Support Of Hospice Care | 2020 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Support For Education | 2020 |
| University Of Arizona | $200,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Education | 2020 |
| For The Children International | $10,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Sponsoring Vunerable Children | 2020 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2018 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2018 |
| Madonna Mission | $100 | Winnetka, IL, US | Support For Educational Services | 2018 |
| Youth On Their Own | $15,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Support For Youth | 2018 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Social Services | 2018 |
| One Goal | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2018 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2018 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $175,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2018 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | $5,000 | Pekin, IL, US | Medical Research | 2018 |
| Agrace Hospice | $30,000 | Madison, WI, US | Support Of Hospice Care | 2018 |
| University Of Arizona | $200,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Education | 2018 |
| Feed The Hungry | $32,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2018 |
| Traverse City Film Fest | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Support For Cultural Activities | 2018 |
| San Miquel Community Fdn | $5,250 | San Miquel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Educational Activities | 2018 |
| Casa De San Miguel | $50,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Cultural Activities | 2018 |
| Museum Of Contemporary Art | $3,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of The Arts | 2018 |
| Women's Fdn Of Southern Arizona | $500 | Vancouver, WA, US | Empowering Women And Girls | 2018 |
| Joffrey Ballet Of Chicago | $100,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of The Arts | 2018 |
| Goodman Theatre | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of The Arts | 2018 |
| Univ Of Az - Galileo Circle | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Education | 2018 |
| First Congregational United Church | $500 | Vancouver, WA, US | Church Activities Support | 2018 |
| Aspca | $100 | New York, NY, US | Veterinary Support | 2018 |
| Art Institue Of Chicago | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of The Arts | 2018 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | $10,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Social Support | 2017 |
| For The Children International | $37,800 | Santa Ana, CA, US | Provide Social Support | 2017 |
| Historical Preservation Foundation | $1,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Preservation Of Chicago Architecture | 2017 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2017 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2017 |
| Arizona Public Media | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| Madonna Mission | $500 | Winnetka, IL, US | Support For Educational Services | 2017 |
| Youth On Their Own | $10,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Support For Youth | 2017 |
| University Of Wisc Foundation | $1,000 | Madison, WI, US | Educational Support | 2017 |
| Journeycare Foundation | $6,800 | Glenview, IL, US | Provide Medical Support | 2017 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | $60,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| One Goal | $52,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2017 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2017 |
| Forward Momentum | $5,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Educational Support | 2017 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $175,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2017 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | $5,000 | Pekin, IL, US | Medical Research | 2017 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $5,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Social Services | 2017 |
| University Of Pensylvania | $24,337 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For Educational Purposes | 2017 |
| Agrace Hospice | $30,000 | Adison, WI, US | Support Of Hospice Care | 2017 |
| 626 Landmark Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Provide Historical Preservation | 2017 |
| University Of Arizona | $201,500 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Education | 2017 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $23,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2017 |
| Feed The Hungry | $32,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2017 |
| Traverse City Film Fest | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Support For Cultural Activities | 2017 |
| San Miquel Community Fdn | $5,250 | San Miquel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Educational Activities | 2017 |
| Casa De San Miguel | $40,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Cultural Activities | 2017 |
| Traverse City Film Fest | $15,000 | Traverse City, MI, US | Support For Cultural Activities | 2016 |
| Illinois Institute Of Technology | $17,790 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2016 |
| San Miquel Community Fdn | $5,250 | San Miquel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Educational Activities | 2016 |
| Feed The Hungry | $32,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Social Services | 2016 |
| The Joffrey Ballet | $25,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Cultural Activities | 2016 |
| Comm Fd Of Southern Az | $175,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support For Social Services | 2016 |
| Casa De San Miguel | $50,000 | San Miguel De Allende, MEXICO, MX | Support For Cultural Activities | 2016 |
| Cristo Rey Network | $75,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Educational Enrichment | 2016 |
| One Goal | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support For Educational Activities | 2016 |
| University Of Pensylvania | $300,000 | Philadelphia, PA, US | Support For Educational Purposes | 2016 |
| Jovenes Adelantes Ac | $15,000 | Laredo, TX, US | Support Of Social Services | 2016 |
| Messiah Lutheran Church | $18,000 | Vancouver, WA, US | Support Of Community Service | 2016 |
| Agrace Hospice | $30,000 | Adison, WI, US | Support Of Hospice Care | 2016 |
| Shedd Aquarium | $50,000 | Chicago, IL, US | Support Of Social Services | 2016 |
| Patronato Pro Ninos | $37,000 | San Mig De Allend, GUANAJUATO, MX | Support Of Medical Services | 2016 |
| University Of Arizona | $200,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Support Of Education | 2016 |
| Historical Preservation Foundation | $500 | Chicago, IL, US | Preservation Of Chicago Architecture | 2016 |
| Kohl Children's Museum | $30,000 | Glenview, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Arizona Public Media | $1,000 | Tucson, AZ, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Lupus Foundation Of America | $5,000 | Pekin, IL, US | Medical Research | 2016 |
| Illinois Policy Institute | $500 | Springfield, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Ounce Of Prevention | $1,000 | Springfield, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
| Hedac | $1,000 | Oak Lawn, IL, US | Social Services | 2016 |
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Contact Information
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| EIN | 26-1224721 |
| Website | N/A |
| Address | 3550 E PLACITA DE LA RAZA Tucson, AZ 85718-7447 |
Key People (3)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Ventana Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Pres/treas | John Patience |
|---|---|
| Vp/sec | Diane Patience |
| Asst Sec | Case Hoogendoorn |
Forms 990-PF
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