Private foundation · Knoxville
Valentine Foundation Inc.
In 2025 it gave 8 grants worth $77,500 to Tennessee groups, 8 of them in Knox County. A typical grant was $10,000 to $15,000.
Its tax filing doesn't say how to apply. Check its website or call before sending anything.
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 8 totaling $77,500 · 8 in Knox County
- Typical grant How we figure this
- $10,000 to $15,000 (the middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask How we figure this
- About $10,000: the middle grant to the 5 Tennessee groups it funded for the first time in 2025.
- Where it gives
- Knox County
- Buildings & equipment
- 5 of its Tennessee grants went to buildings, renovations or equipment, e.g. “Funding for the outdoor construction of a flatiron facility.”; “Partial funding of the renovation project on the historic swan...”; “Partial funding for assistance in purchasing new laptops and...”
- Funds new groups? How we figure this
- 62% of the Tennessee groups it funded in 2025 were new (not funded in 2023–2024): 5 of 8.
- Total giving that year
- $77,500
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $78K | $78K | 8 |
| 2024 | $10K | $10K | 2 |
| 2023 | $67K | $67K | 8 |
All grants paid To Tennessee
How to apply
- Contact
- Peter Claussen Jr · Knoxville · (865) 525-9400 · Www.valentine-foundation.org
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2025. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Peter Claussen JrPresident & secretary
- Bryan WilsonSecretary
- Seemah SinghDirector
- Mary Katherine WormsleyDirector
- Tammy WhiteDirector
As listed in its 2025 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- General operating funding. (2 grants)
- Funding for the outdoor construction of a flatiron facility. (1 grant)
- Partial funding of the painting project. (1 grant)
- Partial funding for assistance in purchasing new laptops and computer equipment. (1 grant)
- Partial funding of construction phase 1 of the plains, including site clearing and erosion control. (1 grant)
- Partial funding of the renovation project on the historic swan bakery building. (1 grant)
- Capital project. (1 grant)
How big its Tennessee grants are
| Grant size | Grants |
|---|---|
| Under $1,000 | 0 |
| $1,000 to $4,999 | 1 |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 1 |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 6 |
From its 2025 IRS filing. Small groups: look at how many grants sit in the bands you'd ask for.
Tennessee organizations it funded
Knox County grants are listed first, then the largest. Past winners are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Past winner | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alano Club of Knoxville | Knoxville, Knox County | Funding for the outdoor construction of a flatiron facility. | $15K |
| Knoxville Leadership Foundation | Knoxville, Knox County | Partial funding of the renovation project on the historic swan bakery building. | $15K |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Knoxville, Knox County | Partial funding of the painting project. | $10K |
| Connect Ministries | Knoxville, Knox County | Partial funding for assistance in purchasing new laptops and computer equipment. | $10K |
| Care Cuts | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating funding. | $10K |
| Olive Tree Early Learning Academy | Knoxville, Knox County | General operating funding. | $10K |
| Knoxville Habitat for Humanity | Knoxville, Knox County | Partial funding of construction phase 1 of the plains, including site... | $5,000 |
| The Change Center | Knoxville, Knox County | Capital project. | $2,500 |
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