Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Venice, Florida. Its 2023 filing records grants to charitable organizations working in areas including animal welfare, sports, arts, hunger relief, disability employment, and community services.
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc gave $32K across 35 grants in 2023 (avg $914.286), top state Indiana. 17% of 2023 grantees were new. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $32,000
- +0.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 35
- +6.1% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $914
- -5.7% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $481,829
- -4.3% vs 2022
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (6 of 35, 2023)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (38% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 23584 Copperleaf Drive, Venice, FL 34293-7353
Phone: (317) 432-7535
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Indianapolis Humane Society ($4K). Together the top 10 received $19K.
Grant Size Distribution
138 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 138 grants of 138 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2023, Indiana received the largest share of grant dollars (38%), followed by Colorado (12%), Texas (11%), Florida (11%), and Michigan (6%). The listed grants also included recipients in New York, Massachusetts, Washington, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 35 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2023
In 2023, 6 of 35 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1K; repeat grants $897. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $500 repeat.
- 71% of 2023 grantees were also funded in 2022. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+0%). Method
- In 2023 it paid out 131% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2023). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2020) to $40K (2021). In 2023 it made 35 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indianapolis Humane Society Indianapolis, IN | Unspecified Program Support | $4,000 |
| USA Shooting Colorado Springs, CO | Unspecified Program Support | $4,000 |
| Clopon's Safe Haven Rescue Poughkeepsie, NY | Unspecified Program Support | $2,000 |
| Concussion Legacy Foundation Boston, MA | Unspecified Program Support | $2,000 |
| Mary's Place Seattle, WA | Unspecified Program Supoort | $1,500 |
| Hugs Cafe McKinney, TX | Unspecified Program Support | $1,500 |
| Venice Theater Inc Venice, FL | Unspecified Program Support | $1,000 |
| Child Rescue Cooalition Boca Raton, FL | Unspecified Program Support | $1,000 |
| Community Involvementin Learning Inc Franklin, IN | Unspecified Program Support | $1,000 |
| Make a Wish Indianapolis, IN | Unspecified Program Support | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $481,829 | $15,036 | $39,856 | $32,000 | 35 | $32,000 | $11,968 | $24,424 |
| 2022 | $503,270 | $-28,577 | $40,119 | $32,000 | 33 | $32,000 | $2,979 | $25,386 |
| 2021 | $571,966 | $102,809 | $48,337 | $40,000 | 39 | $40,000 | $94,782 | $29,390 |
| 2020 | $516,935 | $19,971 | $39,150 | $32,000 | 31 | — | $12,821 | $26,825 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, USA Shooting says it works to empower American athletes for Olympic and Paralympic success and grow the shooting-sports community. Hugs Cafe says its mission is to enhance the lives of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities through training and employment. Satchel’s Last Resort says it provides lifelong shelter and services for animals.
Other supported organizations describe work in concussion and CTE support and research, arts programs for low-income and BIPOC children and teens, hunger relief and culinary job training, animal sheltering and adoption, and food assistance in the Venice area.
Grantmaking
In 2023, the foundation reported 35 grants totaling $32,000. Grants ranged from $250 to $4,000, with a median of $500. The filing lists grant purposes as unspecified program support. The foundation reported $32,000 across 33 grants in 2022 and $40,000 across 39 grants in 2021.
Notable 2023 grants included $4,000 each to Indianapolis Humane Society and USA Shooting; $2,000 each to Clopon’s Safe Haven Rescue and Concussion Legacy Foundation; and $1,500 each to Mary’s Place and Hugs Cafe. Other listed grants included $1,000 each to Venice Theater, Child Rescue Coalition, Community Involvement in Learning, Make a Wish, Satchel’s Last Resort, and Schnellville Firefighting Corp.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2023 filing lists Howard D Thomas II as president; Cora S Tucker as secretary; and Carol J Snider, Ingrida Thomas, and William S Thomas as directors.
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc is led by Howard D. Thomas II, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Howard D. Thomas II
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carol J. Snider
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Ingrida Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William S. Thomas
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Cora S. Tucker
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Cora S. Grossman (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc
How much does Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc give each year?
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc gave $32K across 35 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $32K across 33 grants.
What is Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's median grant in 2023 was $500, and its average grant was $914, across 35 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc that year got $1K on average.
Where does Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc give grants?
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's top state is Indiana, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Colorado (13%) and Texas (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Indianapolis, IN (7 grants), Beaver Island, MI (4 grants), Venice, FL (2 grants) and Roachdale, IN (2 grants).
Does Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 35 grants with a stated purpose on Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Unspecified Program Support" (34 grants).
Who are Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's largest 2023 grantees include Indianapolis Humane Society ($4,000), USA Shooting ($4,000) and Clopon's Safe Haven Rescue ($2,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How large is Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc?
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc reported $482K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $32K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $24K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for a range of organizations. For example, USA Shooting says it works to empower American athletes for Olympic and Paralympic success and grow the shooting-sports community. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc?
The foundation 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 Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's EIN?
Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-0839936. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Does Fall Creek Valley Foundation Inc 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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