Soroptimist International of Valencia
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Soroptimist International of Valencia at a glance
In short: Soroptimist International of Valencia gave $92K across 4 grants in 2026 (avg $23K), mostly in California. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $91,996
- -18.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 4
- -20.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $22,999
- +2.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $14,861
- Total assets
- $150,832
- -4.9% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Soroptimist International of Valencia funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Henry Mayosheila R Veloz BRE ($53K). Together the top 3 received $72K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 14 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2026) to $112K (2025). In 2026 it made 4 grants totaling $92K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Mayosheila R Veloz BRE Valencia, CA | Program Resources | $53,000 |
| Various Valencia, CA | Program Resources | $19,722 |
| Circle of Hope Newhall, CA | Program Resources | $10,000 |
| Sia Club Giving Valencia, CA | Program Resources | $9,274 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $150,832 | $124,453 | $111,925 | $91,996 | 4 | $1,870 |
| 2025 | $158,597 | $157,514 | $132,253 | $112,167 | 5 | $2,952 |
| 2024 | $151,895 | $103,192 | $133,475 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $142,062 | $135,077 | $137,128 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $116,913 | $166,875 | $145,249 | $101,432 | 5 | — |
| 2021 | $104,018 | $43,596 | $49,384 | — | — | — |
About Soroptimist International of Valencia
Based on IRS filings
Soroptimist International of Valencia is a public charity, based in Valencia, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $151K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 4 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Soroptimist International of Valencia is led by Laura Chesler, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Laura Chesler
President
Membership Director → President Elect, 2022
President Elect → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Olga Campbell
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elva Durazo-McIntyre
Director
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Missy Carter
Director
Director of Member → Director, 2026
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lori Tucker
Secretary
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cory Larocca-Peterson
President Elect
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Lagrotta
Co-Treasurer El
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Spencer
Co-Treasurer El
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Ripling
Treasurer
New on the 2026 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (29)
- Former: Cory Peterson (2021–2025) — President Elect
- Former: Carolyn Eblin (2023–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Cheri Bradford (2023–2025) — President
- Former: Stella Roqueblave (2023–2025) — Vice President
- Former: Barbara Hulz (2024–2025) — Director
- Former: Darla King (2024–2025) — Treasurer Elect
- Former: Talor Halberstam (2025) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Sewell (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Christy Alben (2022–2024) — Director of Member
- Former: Cheri Brundage (2023–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Chrissy Gonzales (2023–2024) — President
- Former: Dortha Chu (2024) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Debbie Killen (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Deb Fesperman (2023) — Director of Member
- Former: Suzanne Stone (2023) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Lisa West (2021–2022) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Nicole Marr (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Stephanie Beatty (2021–2022) — Past President
- Former: Valerie Kirk (2021–2022) — Pblc Awareness
- Former: Barbi Davis (2022) — Director
- Former: Gillian Pluma (2022) — Mbrshp Director
- Former: Mary Clare Smithson (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Missi Hickam (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Staci Daniels- Somors (2022) — Vice President
- Former: Chrissy Rescigno (2021) — Director
- Former: Denise Lite (2021) — Parliamentarian
- Former: Irene Boden (2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Kathy Rutherford (2021) — Past-President
- Former: Lisa Kocicka (2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Soroptimist International of Valencia
How much does Soroptimist International of Valencia give each year?
Soroptimist International of Valencia gave $92K across 4 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $112K across 5 grants.
What is Soroptimist International of Valencia's typical grant size?
Soroptimist International of Valencia's median grant in 2026 was $14,861, and its average grant was $22,999, across 4 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Soroptimist International of Valencia give grants?
Soroptimist International of Valencia gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Valencia, CA (3 grants).
Does Soroptimist International of Valencia give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Soroptimist International of Valencia's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program Resources" (4 grants).
How large is Soroptimist International of Valencia?
Soroptimist International of Valencia reported $151K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $124K.
What is Soroptimist International of Valencia's EIN?
Soroptimist International of Valencia's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4834196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
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