for a complete list of Partners visit USVentureOpen.com/Partners 3
THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 PARTNERS.
We DRIVE CHANGE when we partner together.
STRATEGIES
» Prevent episodic crisis from developing a chronic need.
» Support long-term solutions to move people out of poverty.
» Assist those with limited capacity to maintain a stable and
dignified quality of life.
» Broaden impact and increase effectiveness via
collaboration.
FUNDING MODEL
» 100% of every donation goes to the U.S. Venture Fund for
Basic Needs established at Community Foundations in the
region.
» 10% of the endowment balance is made available to grant
out annually through the efforts of volunteer grant teams
working with Community Foundations.
» The total grant making match is equal to $1,300,000 from
the J. J. Keller Foundation, Oshkosh Corporation, ThedaCare
and The Rhoades Foundation.
DESIRED OUTCOMES
» Families meet their basic needs, build financial resources
and become self-sufficient.
» Children, youth, and young adults are healthy, safe and ready
to succeed in school and life.
» Individuals affected by aging and dementia have support
that allows them to age with dignity.
» Underinsured sustain a higher quality of life by reducing
acute and long-term care crises.
Since 1986, the U.S. Venture Fund for Basic Needs and the
Basic Needs Giving Partnership have generated $18.3 million in
grants approved to fight poverty and help people in need.
YOUR PARTNERSHIP MAKES IT POSSIBLE.
Presenting
Lead Partner
Presenting
Partners
Community
Partners
Premier
Partners
$200,000+
$50,000 - $199,999
$35,000 - $49,999
$25,000 - $34,999
B e y o n d t h e O r d e r
S M
JACK & ENGRID
MENG
SCOTT & NANCY
ARMBRUST
Lead
Partners
$800,000
T E C H N O L O G I E S
THE SHERIFF
FAMILY
