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Valley Charitable Trust is a private trust based in HOCKESSIN, DE. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2009. The principal officer is Brandywine Trust Company. It holds total assets of $7M. Annual income is reported at $769K. Total assets have grown from $1.3M in 2011 to $7M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 1 officer or trustee. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in New York, Maine and Virginia. According to available records, Valley Charitable Trust has made 231 grants totaling $1.5M, with a median grant of $3K. The foundation has distributed between $330K and $762K annually from 2021 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $762K distributed across 126 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $112 to $60K, with an average award of $6K. The foundation has supported 73 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in New York, Virginia, Maine, which account for 85% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 12 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$351
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$7K
Largest Grant
$60K
Based on 57 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.
Valley Charitable Trust primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 231 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in NY, VA, ME.
Valley Charitable Trust has distributed a total of $1.5M across 231 grants. The median grant size is $3K, with an average of $6K. Individual grants have ranged from $112 to $60K.
Valley Charitable Trust typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Valley Charitable Trust is headquartered in HOCKESSIN, DE. While based in DE, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 12 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brandywine Trust Company | Trustee | $33K | $0 | $33K |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$7M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
231
Total Giving
$1.5M
Average Grant
$6K
Median Grant
$3K
Unique Recipients
73
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chances For ChildrenGeneral & Unrestricted | Scottsdale, AZ | $5K | 2023 |
| The Trustees Of The New York Society LibraryBuilding Renovation Fund | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| The Metropolitan Museum Of ArtGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $50K | 2023 |
| Grymes Memorial School IncCampaign for Grymes | Orange, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Piedmont Environmental CouncilGeneral & Unrestricted | Warrenton, VA | $25K | 2023 |
| Henry L Ferguson MuseumGeneral & Unrestricted | Fishers Island, NY | $25K | 2023 |
| Orange Free Clinic IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Orange, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs Of Central Virginia"Count Me In" Gala fund | Charlottesville, VA | $10K | 2023 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Memphis, TN | $7K | 2023 |
| The Clear FundDirect to the Top Charities Fund | Oakland, CA | $6K | 2023 |
| Frick CollectionGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $6K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Nursing AssociationGeneral & Unrestricted | Northeast Harbor, ME | $5K | 2023 |
| African Enviromental Film FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Camarillo, CA | $5K | 2023 |
| Montpelier FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | Mntpelier Sta, VA | $5K | 2023 |
| Animal Rescue Fund Of The Hamptons IncGeneral & Unrestricted | East Hampton, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Tabula Rasa Dance Theater IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $5K | 2023 |
| Resurrection Episcopal Day SchoolGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Maine Historical SocietySUPPORT FOR ARCHIVAL WORK | Portland, ME | $4K | 2023 |
| Victoria MansionGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $4K | 2023 |
| Friends Of The Upper East Side Historic District IGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $4K | 2023 |
| Fishers Island Library AssocGeneral & Unrestricted | Fishers Island, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Mount Desert Island HospitalBEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER | Bar Harbor, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| Island Health Project IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fishers Island, NY | $3K | 2023 |
| Orkeeswa IncScholarship fund "Good-luck Lazaro" | Orlando, FL | $3K | 2023 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership InsGeneral & Unrestricted | Portland, ME | $3K | 2023 |
| American Climate PartnersGeneral & Unrestricted | Orange, VA | $3K | 2023 |
| Trustees Of Phillips AcademyGeneral & Unrestricted | Andover, MA | $3K | 2023 |
| St James Episcopal ChurchGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Neighborhood House ClubGeneral & Unrestricted | Ne Harbor, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Chapin School LtdGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fishers Island, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| Seven West Forty Third Street Foundation IncFACADE RESTORATION | New York, NY | $2K | 2023 |
| College Of The AtlanticTHE CHAMPLAIN SOCIETY | Bar Harbor, ME | $2K | 2023 |
| Lighthouse Works IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Fishers Island, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| House Of Speakeasy FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Groton SchoolAnnual Fund | Groton, MA | $1K | 2023 |
| St Bernards School IncANNUAL GIVING | New York, NY | $1K | 2023 |
| Northeast Harbor LibraryScholarship Fund | Ne Harbor, ME | $500 | 2023 |
| The Bowne House Historical Society IncGeneral & Unrestricted | Flushing, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Bath & Tennis Historic Building Preservation FoundGeneral & Unrestricted | Palm Beach, FL | $500 | 2023 |
| 564 Park Avenue Preservation FoundationGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $500 | 2023 |
| Search And Care IncGeneral & Unrestricted | New York, NY | $250 | 2023 |