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.
New Venture Fund
New Venture Fund: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“New Venture Fund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, 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 times, in the right places to accomplish needed change.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
- Top pay
- $476K Fran Seegull, 0.1% of spending
- Revenue
- $662.4M 94.9% from donations and grants
- Spent
- $723.0M 94.7% on programs, as reported
- Net assets
- $534.3M end of 2024
- Savings
- 8.9 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
- People
- 732 employees, 400 volunteers
No red flags in its latest filing.
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
Of each dollar it spent, 94.7¢ went to programs, as reported.
For each dollar donated, New Venture Fund spent 0¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $628.3M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXWhat it told the IRS it spent on.
The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
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.
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…
Net assets: $80.9M to $534.3M in 11 years.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
The 7 highest-paid people.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Arabella Intermediate Holdings LLC | Admin. & operational support services | $21,501,874 |
| Daybreaker LLC | Consulting services | $2,402,500 |
| Stagwell Global LLC | Consulting services | $996,500 |
| Parker Dewey LLC | Consulting services | $976,650 |
| The Thomas Consulting Group LLC | Consulting services | $910,700 |
The questions people ask about the New Venture Fund.
Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.
How much does the New Venture Fund CEO make?
Fran Seegull, Project Director, received $476,013 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.1% of New Venture Fund's $723.0M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIIWhat percentage of New Venture Fund donations go to programs?
New Venture Fund reported 94.7% of 2024 spending as programs, 0.3% as fundraising and 5% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXHow much money does New Venture Fund have?
Net assets were $534.3M at the end of 2024, about 8.9 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XDoes New Venture Fund have any red flags in its filing?
Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Every number, traced.
- New Venture Fund Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
- New Venture Fund Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Amir Arani, “New Venture Fund: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/new-venture-fund/