Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family is a private foundation based in Havana, Florida. In 2024, it reported 14 grants totaling $50,277, including support for organizations in the Tallahassee area working in health, education, community services, and athletics.
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family at a glance
In short: Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family gave $50K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $4K), mostly in Florida. 64% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $50,277
- -35.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,591
- +5.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,600
- Total assets
- $823,109
- -5.3% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 64% first-time grantees (9 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Florida (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family
- 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.
- Contact
Mailing address: 606 Robin Lane, Havana, FL 32333-4981
Phone: (850) 443-9368
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Parkinson's Disease Trailblazers of Sweat Therapy Fitness Inc ($15K). Together the top 10 received $48K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 122 (98%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Florida, 5% to New York, 1% to Tennessee, and 1% to California.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family open to new grantees?
64%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 14 grantees (64%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $4K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $3K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 21% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 124% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2024) to $205K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's Disease Trailblazers of Sweat Therapy Fitness Inc Tallahassee, FL | Payment to support community awareness and individuals affected by parkinson's disease | $15,000 |
| United Way of the Big Bend Tallahassee, FL | Payment to Provide Books for Programs | $6,563 |
| Big Bend Hospice Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Payment to Support the Community | $6,500 |
| Gadsden & Wellness Quincy, FL | Payment to Support the Community | $5,000 |
| Tallahassee State College Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Payment to Provide Educational Support | $4,500 |
| Seminole Boosters Tallahassee, FL | Payment to Support the Community | $3,000 |
| Charitybuzz New York, NY | Payment to Support the Community | $2,700 |
| FSU Women's Tennis Tallahassee, FL | Payment to Support FSU Tennis | $2,500 |
| Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Foundation Tallahassee, FL | Payment to Support the Community | $1,555 |
| Stephen C Smith Memorial Regatta Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | Payment to the American Cancer Society | $1,100 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $823,109 | $1,712 | $50,567 | $50,277 | 14 | $50,277 | $1,651 | $40,688 |
| 2023 | $869,088 | $905,906 | $87,551 | $78,165 | 23 | $78,165 | $366 | $13,749 |
| 2022 | $53,096 | $77 | $214,916 | $205,150 | 30 | $205,150 | $16 | $7,329 |
| 2021 | $199,433 | $148,086 | $170,633 | $154,925 | 36 | $154,925 | $25 | $10,766 |
| 2020 | $261,328 | $126,773 | $144,275 | $141,600 | 19 | — | — | $13,227 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family reported a distributable amount of $41K for 2024 — 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 2024 grants included support for Parkinson’s disease awareness and people affected by the disease, books for programs, educational support, community purposes, FSU tennis, and cancer-related work.
The grantees describe their own missions as follows: United Way of the Big Bend says it raises awareness, mobilizes resources, and finds collaborative solutions to community concerns. Big Bend Hospice Foundation says it solicits support for Big Bend Hospice, whose mission is to positively affect how the community experiences serious illness or grief. Tallahassee State College Foundation says it raises funds for student scholarships, awards, and faculty support. Seminole Boosters says it supports Florida State University’s intercollegiate athletics program to promote students’ education, health, and physical welfare.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation made 14 grants totaling $50,277. Grants ranged from $100 to $15,000, with a median of $2,600.
Among the largest reported grants were $15,000 to Parkinson’s Disease Trailblazers of Sweat Therapy Fitness Inc. for community awareness and individuals affected by Parkinson’s disease; $6,563 to United Way of the Big Bend for books for programs; $6,500 to Big Bend Hospice Foundation to support the community; $5,000 to Gadsden & Wellness to support the community; and $4,500 to Tallahassee State College Foundation for educational support. Other listed grants included $3,000 to Seminole Boosters, $2,700 to Charitybuzz, and $2,500 to FSU Women’s Tennis.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jean Pierre de la Valdene as president, Michelle de la Valdene as vice president, and Deborah Leonard as treasurer.
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family is led by Jean Pierre De La Valdene, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jean Pierre De La Valdene
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Leonard
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle De La Valdene
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Guy De La Valdene (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Therese De La Valdene (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family
How much does Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family give each year?
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family gave $50K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $78K across 23 grants.
What is Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's typical grant size?
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's median grant in 2024 was $2,600, and its average grant was $3,591, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family that year got $4K on average.
Where does Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family give grants?
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family gives mostly in Florida: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tallahassee, FL (9 grants) and Quincy, FL (2 grants).
Does Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payment to Support the Community" (6 grants).
Who are Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's largest grantees?
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's largest 2024 grantees include Parkinson's Disease Trailblazers of Sweat Therapy Fitness Inc ($15,000), United Way of the Big Bend ($6,563) and Big Bend Hospice Foundation ($6,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 56% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family?
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family reported $823K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $50K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $41K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included support for Parkinson’s disease awareness and people affected by the disease, books for programs, educational support, community purposes, FSU tennis, and cancer-related work. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's EIN?
Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-7166295. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Guy & Therese De La Valdene Family 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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