At New Venture Fund (NVF) we are proud of the work done by the more than 130 charitable projects that we support as they take on the world’s greatest challenges. But we are equally proud of the projects that started at NVF and have since left, now standing alone as independent charities. Project incubation … Continue reading From Incubation to Independent: How Fiscal Sponsorship Supports the Growth and Sustainability of Nonprofits
In the evolving landscape of philanthropy, fiscal sponsorship has become an increasingly popular model to empower nonprofit leaders and donors alike and accelerate and maximize their impact. Social Impact Commons recently released a report that showcases this trend, with useful insights into fiscal sponsorship’s rapid growth and the value and flexibility it provides. … Continue reading Recent Report Highlights the Growth and Value of Fiscal Sponsorship
As a public charity organization under the federal tax code, each year New Venture Fund (NVF) files an IRS Form 990, offering transparency into the organization’s operations, activities, and financial health from the previous year. You can find our most recent filing, for 2022, here. This document provides a line-itemed window into our work, which … Continue reading Five Projects That Showcase New Venture’s Philanthropic Mission In the Last Year
New Venture Fund’s annual Impact Report for 2023 showcases NVF projects and its reach as a global leader in fiscal sponsorship. Last year, New Venture Fund made grants totaling more than $500 million that supported over 1,350 domestic and international organizations. Founded in 2006, NVF has established itself as a leader in the efficient deployment … Continue reading New Venture Fund’s 2023 Impact Report
Increasing levels of carbon dioxide in our atmosphere is one of the leading causes of climate change. In fact, according to a report from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), global average atmospheric carbon dioxide hit an all-time high in 2022. Even if we were to reduce emissions as fast as possible, we’d still … Continue reading Removing CO2 Naturally with the Coastal Carbon Capture Development Fund
Higher education has proven time and again to be the driving force that connects people with living-wage careers and allows economic mobility. For example, the National Center for Education Statistics found that the employment rate is significantly higher for those with some college experience (75 percent) than for those who had completed only high school … Continue reading Dismantling Inequities in Higher Ed with NCII
America has defined itself by its strong democratic principles for centuries, although the struggle to perfect that democratic experiment for the benefit of all citizens has been ongoing since the country’s founding. Now more than ever, the integrity of that system is visibly at risk. Despite the divisive discourse that surrounds democratic backsliding, this is … Continue reading Bolstering Democracy: Behind the Scenes at the Horizons Project
Anyone who’s turned on a TV or opened a social media feed in recent years already knows that hateful, divisive rhetoric is all around us. But this type of messaging can signal more than an increase in partisan polarization or the kind of cruelty that’s easier to deploy from behind a screen. It can also … Continue reading Inside the Dangerous Speech Project’s Work to Prevent Atrocities
New Venture Fund is the fiscal sponsor for hundreds of individual charitable projects that work independently to make the world a better place. NVF’s model is an important part of the philanthropic community, and it is a source of pride that changemakers come to New Venture Fund to help solve some of society’s greatest challenges. … Continue reading New Venture Fund’s 2021 Impact: Five Projects that Showcase NVF’s Work in 2021
With back-to-school season in full swing, parents across the country are engaged in similar conversations about school choice and quality, including families with our youngest learners. The landscape of early childhood education is vast, and not all options are created equal. Connecting young children to quality learning environments is a critical step in supporting their … Continue reading Making Strides For Educational Equity With Trust For Learning
