Defy Ventures Inc
Grantmaking foundation in New York, New York · EIN 27-3611908
- Total giving
- $130KTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 1Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $4MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
DEFY VENTURES' MISSION IS TO SHIFT MINDSETS TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH CRIMINAL HISTORIES THEIR BEST SHOT AT A SECOND CHANCE BY PROVIDING THEM WITH PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, CAREER READINESS, AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING. DEFY'S VISION IS TO CUT THE RECIDIVISM RATE IN HALF BY LEVERAGING ENTREPRENEURSHIP TO INCREASE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY AND TRANSFORM LIVES.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | $12K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (1 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.defyventures.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.