Venable Foundation Annual Report

In a year marked by increased uncertainty and demand in the nonprofit sector, the Venable Foundation stayed focused on its priorities, providing over $4 million in funding to our grantees and their missions. Each year, we direct a substantial portion of our grantmaking to long-standing nonprofit partners. We believe in the importance of reliable investment in those organizations that provide the essential shelter, food, legal aid, education, and cultural experiences that uplift our communities. What makes these partnerships especially meaningful is the strong connection many of our grantees have to the Venable community itself. Year after year, I am impressed by the firm’s level of engagement with these organizations, including the many attorneys who serve as board members or volunteers. In 2025, 47% of grantees identified as having a connection to a Venable attorney or business professional beyond our financial giving, which only amplifies the Foundation’s presence and impact. As we continue to sustain long-standing relationships, we also seek opportunities to invest in nonprofits that address emerging or unmet needs, particularly in areas not already served by our existing grantees. In 2025, nearly 10% of our grantees were new to the Venable Foundation, which has been a consistent trend over the past several years. This year also marked a significant geographic milestone for the Foundation, with our expansion to our eighth city. Joining our recent expansion into Miami, in 2025 we made awards to seven nonprofits in Denver, where the firm opened an office the previous year. We are pleased to begin grantmaking relationships with organizations such as SafeHouse Denver, which provides trauma-informed services Robert L. Waldman President, Venable Foundation