Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund
The Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund is a private foundation based in New York, NY. It supports charitable organizations, including organizations working in areas such as food access, animal welfare, veterans’ services, medical care, and preservation.
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund at a glance
In short: Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund gave $30K across 21 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Texas. 10% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $30,000
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 21
- -19.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,429
- +23.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,500
- Total assets
- $206,184
- +10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (2 of 21, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Co Eisner Adv Gr Llc 733 3Rd Av, New York, NY 10017
Phone: (646) 885-6528
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Anti-Defamation League ($3K). Together the top 10 received $22K.
Grant Size Distribution
121 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 121 grants of 121 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, Texas received 47% of grant dollars and New York received 27%. The remaining reported shares went to Washington, DC (8%), Wyoming (7%), and Florida (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 21 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 21 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
- 90% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 68% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 194% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2021) to $92K (2022). In 2025 it made 21 grants totaling $30K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | General Support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Governor's Mansion Austin, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Heartgift Foundation Austin, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch Washington, DC | General Support | $2,500 |
| The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd Austin, TX | General Support | $2,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank Austin, TX | General Support | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation New York, NY | General Support | $2,000 |
| Austin Animal Center Austin, TX | General Support | $1,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive Austin, TX | General Support | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | General Support | $1,500 |
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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 | $206,184 | $57,632 | $38,662 | $30,000 | 21 | $34,381 | $53,351 | $17,740 |
| 2024 | $187,214 | $10,807 | $39,119 | $30,160 | 26 | $34,689 | $6,377 | $19,908 |
| 2023 | $436,276 | $27,796 | $71,850 | $60,000 | 26 | $66,348 | $22,294 | $32,929 |
| 2022 | $480,330 | $46,648 | $104,534 | $92,380 | 29 | $98,587 | $40,701 | $37,102 |
| 2021 | $538,216 | $24,871 | $40,133 | $28,000 | 19 | $34,196 | $18,934 | $41,072 |
| 2020 | $553,478 | $49,138 | $71,316 | $60,000 | 30 | — | $43,610 | $35,342 |
| 2019 | $575,656 | $25,853 | $59,253 | $48,000 | 27 | — | $20,356 | $36,436 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund reported a distributable amount of $18K 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 filings do not state its own mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. For example, the Anti-Defamation League says it works to stop antisemitism and other forms of hate; HeartGift Foundation says it provides lifesaving heart surgery to children who lack access to specialized treatment; and Central Texas Food Bank says it works to increase food access in Central Texas. Austin Pets Alive says it works to eliminate the killing of companion animals, while Wounded Warrior Project describes its work as supporting the well-being of veterans, service members, and their families. Stark Mountain Foundation says it works to preserve and protect the environment of Stark Mountain.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 21 grants totaling $30,000. Grant amounts ranged from $150 to $3,000, with a median of $1,500. Notable grants included $3,000 to the Anti-Defamation League; $2,500 each to Friends of the Governor’s Mansion, HeartGift Foundation, and Judicial Watch; and $2,000 to Central Texas Food Bank. It also gave $1,500 each to Austin Pets Alive and Wounded Warrior Project.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists John Valenstein as president and Jane Valenstein as treasurer.
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund is led by John Valenstein, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Valenstein
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Valenstein
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Linda Elkind (2019–2024) — Vice President
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 Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund
How much does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund give each year?
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund gave $30K across 21 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 26 grants.
What is Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's typical grant size?
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's median grant in 2025 was $1,500, and its average grant was $1,429, across 21 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund that year got $2K on average.
Where does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund give grants?
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's top state is Texas, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were New York (27%) and District of Columbia (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Austin, TX (9 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Jackson, WY (3 grants).
Does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (21 of 21) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's largest grantees?
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's largest 2025 grantees include Anti-Defamation League ($3,000), Friends of the Governor's Mansion ($2,500) and Heartgift Foundation ($2,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 27% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund?
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund reported $206K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $34K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $18K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund fund?
The foundation’s filings do not state its own mission. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and states that it contributes only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's EIN?
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-6183947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 1, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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