Private foundation · Oakland, CA (gives in Tennessee from out of state)
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Key facts
- Grants in Tennessee
- 2 totaling $1.2M
- Typical grant
- $250K to $1M (middle half of its Tennessee grants)
- A realistic first ask
- About $625K, its median Tennessee grant. New grantees usually get less than long-time ones.
- Where it gives
- Davidson County, Shelby County · plus 40 grants outside Tennessee
- Buildings & equipment
- None of its Tennessee grants in this filing were for buildings or equipment
- Total giving that year
- $21.5M
Giving by year
| Tax year | Total grants paid | To Tennessee | Tennessee grants |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $63.1M | — | 0 |
| 2023 | $21.5M | $1.2M | 2 |
| 2022 | $26.7M | $2M | 1 |
How to apply
- Contact
- Mr michael desler executive directo · oakland · 5104666060
- What to send
- Application should indicate the history of the organization's educational, religious, or charitable purpose and include the primary and/or purpose for which the grants will be used.
- Limits
- None - primary consideration is given to organizations principally serving the east bay area of san francisco.
As the foundation reported to the IRS for tax year 2023. Check its website or call before sending anything, because contacts and deadlines change.
Board and officers
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- Tamara A ValleyChair/president
- Barbara B LasalleDirector
- John V StockDirector
- Michael D DeslerExecutive director
- Richard M KingslandDirector/cfo/vice pres.
As listed in its 2023 IRS filing. Many foundations decide through their board, so a personal connection often matters more than a perfect application.
What it funds most often
- Specially adaptive vehicles, mobility devices, and home modifications within california
- St. jude graduate school of biomedical science
Tennessee organizations it funded
Largest first. Groups it already funds are good people to ask what the foundation looks for. Select a group to see who else funds it.
| Recipient | Where | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Research Hospital | Memphis, Shelby County | St. Jude graduate school of biomedical science | $1M |
| Gary Sinise Foundation | Nashville, Davidson County | Specially adaptive vehicles, mobility devices, and home modifications within... | $250K |