The Venable Foundation, the philanthropic branch of law firm Venable LLP, announced its final round of giving for 2025, awarding $1.5 million in grants to 159 U.S.-based nonprofits. This brings the Foundation’s total charitable contributions for the year to nearly $4.1 million, supporting 465 organizations across multiple cities. Bob Waldman, President of the Venable Foundation, highlighted the meaningful impact these organizations have on their communities and expressed pride in supporting their work.
In 2025, the Foundation distributed $1,301,000 to 147 organizations in Washington, DC, $1,157,500 to 111 organizations in Baltimore, $742,000 to 100 organizations in New York City, $526,000 to 67 organizations in Los Angeles, $157,500 to 27 organizations in Chicago, $156,000 to 26 organizations in San Francisco, $117,500 to 18 organizations in Miami, and $40,000 to 7 organizations in Denver. Some organizations received multiple grants, and the average grant awarded was approximately $10,000.
Michael Bigley, Director of the Venable Foundation, emphasized that the supported organizations are addressing critical community needs and that their achievements inspire the Foundation to expand its reach and deepen support. Grants are awarded to nonprofits aligned with one of the Foundation’s eight focus areas: arts and culture, education, environment, health, human services, legal services, workforce development, and youth impact. Eligible organizations must also be located in a city where Venable LLP operates, with the next application deadline set for February 2, 2026.
Established over four decades ago, the Venable Foundation is recognized as one of the largest and most charitable law firm foundations in the United States. Funded by the partners of Venable LLP, the Foundation has a long-standing history of supporting community-focused initiatives. Venable LLP itself, headquartered in Washington, DC, is an Am Law Global 100 firm with over 900 professionals nationwide, providing legal services in business law, regulatory compliance, litigation, and intellectual property.
