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George And Lena Valente Foundation is a private corporation based in EL MACERO, CA. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1996. The principal officer is George Valente. It holds total assets of $9.3M. Annual income is reported at $354K. Total assets have decreased from $14M in 2010 to $9.6M in 2022. The foundation is governed by 7 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in California. According to available records, George And Lena Valente Foundation has made 111 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has grown from $111K in 2020 to $600K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $1.5M distributed across 70 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K, with an average award of $20K. The foundation has supported 41 unique organizations. Grant recipients are concentrated in California. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$30K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 4 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
George And Lena Valente Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 111 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in CA.
George And Lena Valente Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 111 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $20K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $100K.
George And Lena Valente Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
George And Lena Valente Foundation is headquartered in EL MACERO, CA.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Theresa Pepin | BOARD MEMBER | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Denise Rose | BOARD MEMBER | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Jared Monez | BOARD MEMBER | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Drake Volkerts | BOARD MEMBER | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Gene Hume | TREASURER | $500 | $0 | $500 |
| Keith Volkerts | VICE PRESIDENT/SECRETARY | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Linda L Volkerts | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$612K
Total Assets
$9.6M
Fair Market Value
$10.1M
Net Worth
$9.6M
Grants Paid
$600K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$507K
Distribution Amount
$492K
Total: N/A
Total Grants
111
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$20K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
41
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loaves And FishesPROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Joshua'S HousePROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Women'S EmpowermentASSIST WOMEN ACHIEVE EQUALITY | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Mustard SeedPROGRAMS AND OPERATIONS | Davis, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Uc Davis School Of MedicineMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCH | Sacramento, CA | $60K | 2023 |
| Yolo HospiceHOSPICE CARE | Davis, CA | $50K | 2023 |
| Yolo Food BankFOOD CLOSET PROGRAM | Woodland, CA | $35K | 2023 |
| Cristo Rey High SchoolEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Sacramento, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Christian Brothers High SchoolEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Sacramento, CA | $30K | 2023 |
| Yolo Crisis NurseryPROGRAM OPERATIONS | Davis, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Davis Community MealsFOOD & SHELTER PROGRAMSFOOD PROGRAMS | Davis, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Yolo Adult Day Health CenterPROGRAM FUNDS | Woodland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Thriving PinkHELP BREAST CANCER SURVIVORS | Davis, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Okizu FoundationFAMILY SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS | Novato, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Wic NutritionPROGRAM SUPPORT | Woodland, CA | $25K | 2023 |
| Sacrameto Community Region FoundationPROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Uc Davis FoundationEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | Sacramento, CA | $20K | 2023 |
| Yolo County CasaLEGAL ADVOCACY FOR CHILDREN | Woodland, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Social Advocates For YouthPROGRAM FUNDING | Santa Rosa, CA | $15K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Food BankPROGRAM FUNDS | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Family PromisePROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Warmline Family Resource CenterPROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Wind Youth ServicesPROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Davis Farmers Market AllianceFOOD PROGRAMS | Davis, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Choice In AgingPROGRAM FUNDING | Pleasant Hill, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fly Brave FoundationEMPLOYMENT TRAINING FOR AUTISTIC ADULTS | Sacramento, CA | $10K | 2023 |
| Yolo County SpcaPROGRAM FUNDS | Davis, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Make It Happen Yolo CountyPROGRAM FUNDING | Davis, CA | $8K | 2023 |
| Collabria Napa Valley HospicePROGRAM FUNDING | Napa, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sacramento SpcaANIMAL WELFARE | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Yolo Community CarePROGRAM FUNDING | Woodland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Sacramento Life CenterPROGRAM FUNDING | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| NamiTOURNAMENT FOR BENEFIT OF YOLO HOSPICE | Sacramento, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Safe PassagesPROGRAM SUPPORT | Oakland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Davis Little LeagueYOUTH SPORTS | Davis, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Woodland United Methodist ChurchCHARITABLE PROGRAMS | Woodland, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Ucd Mind InstituteMEDICAL RESEARCH | Sacramento, CA | $100K | 2022 |
| Yolo CaresHOSPICE CARE | Davis, CA | $75K | 2022 |