U.S. Venture, Inc. announced that award winning actor and philanthropist Jeremy Renner will serve as the guest of honor at the 40th 2025 U.S. Venture Open Aug. 13.
Renner, best known for his roles in The Avengers, The Hurt Locker, and Mayor of Kingstown, is also the founder of the RennerVation Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering at-risk youth and children in foster care. The foundation provides safe spaces, skill-building programs, and enriching experiences that help children thrive and reach their full potential.
“It’s an honor to be part of an event that’s all about lifting people up and creating lasting impact,” said Renner. “The work being done in Northeast Wisconsin through the U.S. Venture Open is exactly the kind of impact we strive for at the RennerVation Foundation — empowering lives, building futures, and creating real change.”
In addition to his philanthropic work, Renner recently released his memoir, “My Next Breath,” an instant New York Times bestseller. The book chronicles his near-fatal snowplow accident in 2023 and the extraordinary journey of recovery that followed. Renner shares what he learned about strength, vulnerability and the power of community.
“Jeremy Renner’s resilience in the face of adversity, his dedication to uplifting vulnerable communities through the RennerVation Foundation, and his unwavering commitment to creating opportunities for at-risk youth mirror the very heart of the U.S. Venture Open’s mission—to end poverty by empowering lives. His story is not just one of survival, but of service, making him a powerful symbol of hope and action for a better world,” said Greg Vandenberg, director of Giving & Community Engagement for U.S. Venture.
Renner will appear at the U.S. Venture Open and participate in a special evening program at Van Abel’s of Hollandtown, where he will be interviewed during the dinner reception for registered guests. His participation underscores the event’s continued commitment to bringing together influential voices to drive meaningful change.
Since 1986, the U.S. Venture Open has been the nation’s single-largest, one-day charity event dedicated to ending poverty with $70 million raised and $60 million granted through the Basic Needs Giving Partnership to non-profits.
