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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5806345

NEW VENTURE FUND

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Financials

$669.1M$894.8M2023$662.4M$723M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NEW VENTURE FUND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$662,364,100$723,042,837-$60,678,737$624,857,462$90,532,676$534,324,786
December 31, 2023990$669,088,461$894,839,728-$225,751,267$768,495,421$141,199,797$627,295,624
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$628,271,501
of which government grants
$11,000
Program service revenue
$12,166,350
Investment income
$18,476,676
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,873,268
Other revenue
$3,449,573

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$459,928,320
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$686,644
Other salaries and wages
$67,915,781
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$88,378,156
Professional fundraising fees
$787,027
Legal fees
$1,967,972
Accounting fees
$280,829
Occupancy
$960,787
Travel
$8,229,652
Depreciation
$161,983
Program services (functional)
$684,994,710
Management and general (functional)
$36,047,829
Fundraising (functional)
$2,000,298

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$768,495,421
Total assets, end of year
$624,857,462
Total liabilities, end of year
$90,532,676
Net assets, end of year
$534,324,786
Land, buildings and equipment
$425,451
Publicly traded securities
$115,929,879
Net assets without donor restrictions
$56,649,217
Net assets with donor restrictions
$477,675,569
Gross receipts
$664,320,202
Employees
732
Volunteers
400
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
FRAN SEEGULLPROJECT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$476,013$33,953
LEE BODNERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$385,900$52,783
JAMES COWENPROJECT DEPUTY DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$349,102$47,433
AMIE BATSONPROJECT PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$375,000$7,560
CAMILLA SETHPROJECT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$339,664$38,986
WILSON WOODHOUSEPROJECT PRESIDENT
Highest-paid employee
40$332,564$19,895
SHANNON SCOTTCFO (THROUGH 9/2024)
Officer
40$227,334$20,627
ADAM EICHBERGBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATHERINE MILLERTREASURER AND VICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TOM GIBIANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DARYN DODSONBOARD MEMBER (THROUGH 2/2024)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRY DRUCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AKILAH MASSEYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VATSALA PATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHUCK REDMONDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANDREW SCHULZGENERAL COUNSEL
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
FRAN SEEGULLPROJECT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$457,732$31,731
LEE BODNERPRESIDENT
Officer
40$363,500$51,076
CANDY MARSHALLPROJECT SENIOR ADVISOR
Highest-paid employee
40$373,400$38,598
SHEENA MEADEPROJECT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
38$357,878$43,831
LISA QUAYPROJECT DIRECTOR (THROUGH 6/30/23)
Highest-paid employee
40$367,459$13,875
ROGER KIMPROJECT DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
37$335,402$39,228
SHANNON SCOTTCHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Officer
40$290,840$26,362
ANDREW SCHULZGENERAL COUNSEL
Officer
1$11,830$0
ADAM EICHBERGBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
KATHERINE MILLERTREASURER AND VICE-CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
TOM GIBIANSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DARYN DODSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
HARRY DRUCKERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
AKILAH MASSEYBOARD MEMBER (AS OF 10/30/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0
VATSALA PATHYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHUCK REDMONDBOARD MEMBER (AS OF 06/22/2023)
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1828 L ST NW STE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-5115
In care of
% WANDA BRYANT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEE BODNER, 1828 L STREET NW 300-A, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Signed the 990
LEE BODNER, PRESIDENT
Phone
(202) 595-1061
Return prepared by
BAKER TILLY ADVISORY GROUP LP

Mission

NEW VENTURE FUND, A 501(C)(3) NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION PROVIDING FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, AIMS TO HELP BUILD A JUST, EQUITABLE, AND SUSTAINABLE FUTURE BY GETTING THE RIGHT TYPES OF PHILANTHROPIC CAPITAL INTO THE HANDS OF PEOPLE WITH THE RIGHT IDEAS, AT THE RIGHT (CONT. SCHEDULE O) TIMES, IN THE RIGHT PLACES TO ACCOMPLISH NEEDED CHANGE.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • NEW VENTURE FUND'S (NVF) CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL, ACTION, AND ADVOCACY PORTFOLIO AIMS TO PROTECT HUMAN RIGHTS, SOCIAL FREEDOM, AND EQUALITY WHILE FOSTERING PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT ON THESE IMPORTANT ISSUES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GRANTMAKING, COMMUNICATIONS, COORDINATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS, CIVIC AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS.
    Expenses $293,145,850 · grants $211,934,132 · revenue $3,953,449
  • NVF OPERATES A VARIETY OF YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION-FOCUSED PROJECTS. THESE PROJECTS WORK IN A RANGE OF AREAS TO SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF YOUTH AND IMPROVEMENT OF EDUCATION IN THE U.S., SUCH AS EARLY LEARNING IN VULNERABLE POPULATIONS, LITERACY, CONNECTED LEARNING, SUPPORT TO TEACHERS AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROFESSIONALS, AND ADVOCACY FOR EFFECTIVE TEACHING PRACTICES AND EDUCATION REFORM. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GRANTMAKING, CONVENINGS, AND STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS SUPPORT.
    Expenses $107,612,556 · grants $69,801,607 · revenue $357,083
  • NVF'S ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS FOCUS ON A RANGE OF CONSERVATION, CLIMATE, AND ENERGY ISSUES IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD. THESE ISSUES INCLUDE OCEAN AND RIVER CONSERVATION, ALTERNATIVE ENERGY RESOURCES AND REDUCTION OF FOSSIL FUELS, PROTECTION OF OCEAN LIFE, WILDLANDS CONSERVATION, ECOLOGICAL AGRICULTURE, AND HABITAT RESTORATION. ACTIVITIES AMONG THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE GRANTMAKING, COMMUNICATIONS, COORDINATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS, CIVIC AND MEDIA ENGAGEMENT, AND PUBLIC AWARENESS CAMPAIGNS.
    Expenses $93,192,240 · grants $59,754,155 · revenue $862,735
  • CAPACITY-BUILDING: NVF CAPACITY-BUILDING PROJECTS SUPPORT THE CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT OF GRANTEES ON ISSUES RELATED TO CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, SUSTAINABILITY, AND QUALITY OF LIFE.HEALTH: NVF HEALTH PROJECTS CONNECT STAKEHOLDERS (INCLUDING ACADEMIA, LOCAL COMMUNITIES, ACTIVISTS, AND POLICYMAKERS) TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF POLICY, SYSTEMS, ENVIRONMENTAL, AND PUBLIC EDUCATION RELATED INITIATIVES THAT PROMOTE EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR GOOD HEALTH.INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT: NVF SUPPORTS A VARIETY OF INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS FOCUSED ON IMPROVING THE LIVES OF MILLIONS GLOBALLY THROUGH EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE GRANTMAKING, COMMUNICATIONS, COORDINATION AMONG STAKEHOLDERS, AND EDUCATION EFFORTS.
    Expenses $191,044,064 · grants $118,438,426 · revenue $6,002,957

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5806345
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C05)
Assets (IRS master file)
$624,857,462
Income (IRS master file)
$664,320,202

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$662,364,100$723,042,837$624,857,462XML
990-TDecember 2024–––IRS
990December 2023$669,088,461$894,839,728$768,495,421XML
990-TDecember 2023–––IRS
990December 2022$755,584,165$825,032,231$1,036,457,607IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5806345).

Questions about NEW VENTURE FUND

What is the EIN of NEW VENTURE FUND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NEW VENTURE FUND is 20-5806345.
Is NEW VENTURE FUND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to NEW VENTURE FUND tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NEW VENTURE FUND file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NEW VENTURE FUND due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NEW VENTURE FUND last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of NEW VENTURE FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEE BODNER.
Who are the officers and directors of NEW VENTURE FUND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $476,013 (FRAN SEEGULL, PROJECT DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does NEW VENTURE FUND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $662,364,100, expenses of $723,042,837 and total assets of $624,857,462 at year end.

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