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VENTANA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION

TUCSON, AZ · EIN 261224721 · Form 990PF · FY2022 · NTEE T20 · Philanthropy & Grantmaking · Small ($100K-$1M) · ventanafoundation.org
revenue
$720K
expenses
$6K
net assets
$6.5M
employees
profile · synthesized from sources

Ventana Charitable Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 2022, focused on supporting local communities in Udupi, India. It primarily works on initiatives related to education, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation, aiming to make a lasting impact in its local region.

named programs · 7 · from sources

what they call their work

Afforestation Project in Havanje
An environmental preservation initiative focused on planting fruit-bearing trees to create a sustainable forest ecosystem and support local wildlife, with a pilot project of planting over 250 saplings.
Annual Book Distribution Drive
An educational outreach program that provides essential study materials, including books and school bags, to underprivileged students across various schools in the Udupi region.
Support for Aura Art School
Provides infrastructure support, such as foldable steel tables and benches, to Aura Art School in Udupi to foster local art education and make it accessible to students regardless of their financial capabilities.
Support for Bhavana Foundation and Bhasa Gallery
Supports local artists and art organizations in Udupi to provide access to workshops and training.
Support for Hosabelaku Elderly Care Home
Provides essential supplies like groceries and adult diapers to an elderly care home in Bailoor, Udupi, which serves senior citizens without family support.
Support for Srishti Nritya Kalakuteera
Supports the institution's efforts in Bharatanatyam education and cultural events like 'Nrityotsava 2024' to preserve and promote classical dance forms.
Support for Team Yakshasangama
Acts as Official Associate Partners for initiatives like 'Yakshagavishti,' which blends traditional Yakshagana storytelling with contemporary elements to preserve cultural heritage.
activities · 6 groups

what they do

  • Back-to-School Supplies Distribution 2 activities
    • Distribution of study materials and school supplies
      Distributed study materials to students in government primary and high schools, including a donation of 40 school bags to students at Government Higher Primary School in Doddanagudde.
    • Provision of educational and art supplies
      Donates school supplies such as study materials, school bags, and furniture including foldable steel tables and benches to support education and art programs in schools.
  • Hygiene and Diaper Distribution 2 activities
    • Essential goods distribution to elderly care residents
      Provides groceries and adult diapers to residents of Hosabelaku Elderly Care Home.
    • Provision of essential supplies to elderly care home
      Provided groceries and adult diapers to residents of Hosabelaku Elderly Care Home.
  • Youth Bharatanatyam Performance & Education Programs 2 activities
    • Support for classical dance festival
      Supported a two-day classical dance festival in Udupi on November 16 and 17, 2024, enabling young dancers to perform alongside established artists.
    • Support for traditional cultural projects and performances
      Provides partnership and support for student-led cultural initiatives like Yakshagavishti and classical dance festivals, such as a two-day event in Udupi in November 2024 that enabled emerging dancers to perform with established artists.
  • Tree and Coral Planting for Ecosystem Restoration 2 activities
    • Tree planting and forest ecosystem development
      Planted over 250 saplings to create a diverse and sustainable forest ecosystem, achieving an 80% survival rate through consistent care and monitoring.
    • Tree planting and forest ecosystem development
      Plants and maintains saplings to create sustainable forest ecosystems, with over 250 saplings planted and an 80% survival rate achieved through ongoing care and monitoring.
  • Emerging Artist Support Programs 1 activity
    • Support for student-led cultural projects
      Supported the student-led cultural project Yakshagavishti as Official Associate Partners, promoting innovation in traditional art forms.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Annual book donation drive for students
      Conducts an annual book donation drive that reaches over 1,750 students across 16 schools in the region.
    • Annual book donation drive for students
      Conducts an annual book donation drive that reaches over 1,750 students across 16 schools in the region.
    • Provision of furniture for art education
      Donated three foldable steel tables and six benches to support freehand drawing classes at Aura Art School.
financials · form 990PF · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$720K
Contributions & grants
Program service revenue
Investment income$10K1%
Other revenue$710K
expenses
Total expenses$6K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits
Grants paid out$478K
balance sheet
Total assets$6.49M
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$6.49M
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue +29.6%
relationships · 13

who they work with

  • 99Games Partner — Company founded by Rohith Bhat, who also founded Ventana Charitable Foundation.
  • Aura Art School Partner — Supported by Ventana Foundation in Udupi to foster local art education.
  • Aura Art School Partner — Supported through a donation of furniture to improve infrastructure for art education.
  • Bhasa Gallery Partner — Supported by Ventana Foundation in Udupi as part of cultural revival efforts.
  • Bhavana Foundation Partner — Supported by Ventana Foundation in Udupi as part of cultural revival efforts.
  • Government High School, Indiranagar Partner — Participating school that received donations.
  • Government Higher Primary School in Doddanagudde Partner — School that requested and received a donation of 40 school bags.
  • Havanje Gram Panchayat Partner — Provided 25 cents of land for the pilot afforestation project in Havanje.
  • Hosabelaku Elderly Care Home Partner — Provided support to the elderly care home by supplying groceries and adult diapers.
  • Robosoft Technologies Partner — Company founded by Rohith Bhat, who also founded Ventana Charitable Foundation.
  • Rohith Bhat Partner — Founder of Ventana Charitable Foundation, also founder of Robosoft Technologies and 99Games.
  • Srishti Nritya Kalakuteera Partner — Partner organization in supporting the Nrityotsava 2024 classical dance festival.
  • Team Yakshasangama Partner — Official Associate Partner in the Yakshagavishti project, supporting cultural preservation through innovation.