The Deer Valley Foundation
The Deer Valley Foundation is a private foundation based in Kirtland, Ohio. Its 2025 filing reports contributions to preselected charitable organizations, including organizations in Michigan and Ohio and several other states.
The Deer Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Deer Valley Foundation gave $19K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $1K), top state Michigan. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $19,000
- +6.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,188
- -6.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $417,150
- +10.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (4 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Michigan (45% 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 The Deer 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: 8940 Riverwood Way, Kirtland, OH 44094
Phone: (216) 789-8654
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Deer Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Les Cheneaux Com Foundation ($4K). Together the top 10 received $15K.
Grant Size Distribution
67 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 67 grants of 67 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Michigan (45%), Ohio (42%), Florida (5%), New York (5%), and Washington (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The Deer Valley Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 4 of 16 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. With only 16 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. First grants averaged $750; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $750 first-time, $1K repeat.
- 69% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−4%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2021) to $20K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $19K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Les Cheneaux Com Foundation Cedarville, MI | Donation | $4,000 |
| Ethan Linberg Foundation Caledonia, MI | Donation | $2,000 |
| AWT Foundation Mentor, OH | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Francis Xavier School Petoskey, MI | Donation | $1,000 |
| Terrace Park PTO Terrace Park, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Tampa, FL | Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders NY, NY | Donation | $1,000 |
| Womens Safe Chardon, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Peter Maurin Center Akron, OH | Donation | $1,000 |
| Hawken School Gates Mills, OH | Donation | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,150 | $112,358 | $19,491 | $19,000 | 16 | $19,456 | $30,322 | $132 |
| 2024 | $376,267 | $31,286 | $19,036 | $17,860 | 14 | $18,810 | $24,396 | $18,020 |
| 2023 | $347,888 | $13,676 | $16,098 | $14,860 | 15 | $15,810 | $13,388 | $16,095 |
| 2022 | $312,266 | $19,340 | $21,321 | $19,860 | 11 | $20,910 | $15,657 | $17,353 |
| 2021 | $391,720 | $27,722 | $16,012 | $13,860 | 11 | $15,785 | $27,495 | $18,087 |
| 2020 | $351,116 | $16,286 | $15,957 | $14,360 | 9 | — | $15,989 | $15,511 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Deer Valley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $132 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 available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Hawken School describes its mission as preparing students to navigate a complex and dynamic world with confidence, determination, empathy, and integrity. World Vision Inc. describes itself as a Christian humanitarian organization working with children, families, and communities worldwide to address poverty and injustice, including through emergency relief and long-term community development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 16 grants totaling $19,000. Grants ranged from $500 to $4,000, with a median of $1,000. The largest listed awards were $4,000 to Les Cheneaux Com Foundation; $2,000 each to Ethan Linberg Foundation and AWT Foundation; and $1,000 each to St Francis Xavier School, Terrace Park PTO, Special Operations Warrior, Doctors Without Borders, Womens Safe, Peter Maurin Center, Hawken School, Les Cheneaux Yacht Club Foundation, and The Learning Nest.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Christopher W Horsburgh as president, Christopher W Horsburgh Jr as secretary, and Christine M Horsburgh as treasurer.
The Deer Valley Foundation is led by Christopher W. Horsburgh, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher W. Horsburgh
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christine M. Horsburgh
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Christopher W. Horsburgh Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 The Deer Valley Foundation
How much does The Deer Valley Foundation give each year?
The Deer Valley Foundation gave $19K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $18K across 14 grants.
What is The Deer Valley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Deer Valley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $1,000, and its average grant was $1,188, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Deer Valley Foundation that year got $750 on average.
Where does The Deer Valley Foundation give grants?
The Deer Valley Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Ohio (42%) and Florida (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hessel, MI (2 grants).
Does The Deer Valley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The Deer Valley Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Donation" (16 grants).
Who are The Deer Valley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Deer Valley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Les Cheneaux Com Foundation ($4,000), Ethan Linberg Foundation ($2,000) and AWT Foundation ($2,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 42% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Deer Valley Foundation?
The Deer Valley Foundation reported $417K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $19K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $132 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Deer Valley Foundation fund?
The available information does not state a mission for the foundation. Its 2025 grants went to a range of charitable organizations. For example, Hawken School describes its mission as preparing students to navigate a complex and dynamic world with confidence, determination, empathy, and integrity. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Deer 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 The Deer Valley Foundation's EIN?
The Deer Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1922743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does The Deer 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 24, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 5, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 20, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 25, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
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