Apple Valley Foundation
The Apple Valley Foundation is a private foundation based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Its 2024 filing states that it supports arts endeavors throughout the United States, including art museums and concert associations, and churches that seek to improve conditions for people experiencing poverty.
Apple Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: Apple Valley Foundation gave $53K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $5K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,500
- +250.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +400.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $5,250
- -30.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,277,245
- +10.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (52% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Apple Valley Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 22759, Santa Fe, NM 87502
Phone: (505) 577-8603
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Apple Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Faith in Practice ($10K). Together the top 10 received $53K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 22 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in California (52%), Texas (19%), Washington, DC (10%), Ohio (10%), and New Mexico (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Apple Valley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 338% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 88% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2022) to $53K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Faith in Practice Houston, TX | Charity | $10,000 |
| Granite Hills High School Apple Valley, CA | Education | $10,000 |
| Zamorano University Washington, DC | Education | $5,000 |
| San Bernardino Library San Bernadino, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Apple Valley High School Apple Valley, CA | Education | $5,000 |
| Tess Unlimited Columbus, OH | Charity | $5,000 |
| The Lord's Table Victorville, CA | Charity | $5,000 |
| Site Santa Fe Santa Fe, NM | ARTS | $2,500 |
| St Mary's Medical Center Apple Valley, CA | Medical Help | $2,500 |
| CASA Sito Association | Education | $2,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,277,245 | $241,620 | $78,467 | $52,500 | 10 | $52,500 | $241,620 | $59,420 |
| 2024 | $1,159,905 | $148,547 | $21,578 | $15,000 | 2 | $15,000 | $148,547 | $54,594 |
| 2023 | $850,816 | $18,244 | $35,004 | $30,000 | 4 | $30,000 | $29,014 | $40,621 |
| 2022 | $959,002 | $361,990 | $15,668 | $12,000 | 3 | $12,000 | $360,155 | $42,225 |
| 2021 | $531,358 | $36,306 | $38,128 | $35,000 | 3 | $35,209 | $35,541 | $26,755 |
| 2020 | $533,462 | $13,142 | $19,409 | $15,100 | 3 | — | $11,512 | $27,731 |
| 2019 | $538,764 | $12,436 | $25,544 | $20,820 | 4 | — | $12,534 | $37,216 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Apple Valley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $59K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for arts organizations and churches working to improve conditions for the poor. Its 2025 grants also included education and medical-help purposes.
Among its 2025 grantees, Faith in Practice describes its mission as improving the physical, spiritual, and economic condition of the poor in Guatemala through medical missions and health education. SITE Santa Fe describes its mission as celebrating contemporary creative expression, guided by artists and rooted in New Mexico.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $52,500 through 10 grants. Grants ranged from $2,500 to $10,000, with a median of $5,000. Notable grants included $10,000 to Faith in Practice and $10,000 to Granite Hills High School; $5,000 each to Zamorano University, San Bernardino Library, Apple Valley High School, Tess Unlimited, and The Lord’s Table; and $2,500 to SITE Santa Fe.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Frances Bass, Newton A. Bass, Angelyn Bass, and Mark Ishimaru as directors; Kristin Welch as secretary; and Miles Bass as treasurer.
Apple Valley Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Angelyn Bass
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frances Bass
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Ishimaru
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Newton A. Bass
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Welch
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Miles Bass
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Barbara Davisson (2019–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Apple Valley Foundation
How much does Apple Valley Foundation give each year?
Apple Valley Foundation gave $53K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
What is Apple Valley Foundation's typical grant size?
Apple Valley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $5,250, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Apple Valley Foundation give grants?
Apple Valley Foundation gives mostly in California: 52% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and District of Columbia (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Apple Valley, CA (3 grants).
Does Apple Valley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Apple Valley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (5 grants) and "Charity" (3 grants).
Who are Apple Valley Foundation's largest grantees?
Apple Valley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Faith in Practice ($10,000), Granite Hills High School ($10,000) and Zamorano University ($5,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 48% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Apple Valley Foundation?
Apple Valley Foundation reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $53K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $59K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Apple Valley Foundation fund?
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes support for arts organizations and churches working to improve conditions for the poor. Its 2025 grants also included education and medical-help purposes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Apple Valley Foundation?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Apple Valley Foundation's EIN?
Apple Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-6047057. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Apple Valley Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 17, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Apple Valley Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 17, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/apple-valley-foundation-morg_a16d5262441c4f55a6eb88e59c4751d4
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