The Elqui Valley Foundation
The Elqui Valley Foundation is a private foundation, based in Sudbury, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $361K. Net investment income was $69K.
The Elqui Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Elqui Valley Foundation gave $361K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $60K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $361,300
- +227.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $60,217
- +118.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $37,675
- Total assets
- $4,069,490
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (64% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Elqui Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Southwestern Adventist University ($225K). Together the top 6 received $361K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 19 (74%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Elqui Valley Foundation gives
- Giving grew 113% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 178% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $111K (2024) to $361K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $361K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Southwestern Adventist University Keene, TX | General Support | $225,000 |
| Light Bearers Ministry Collegedale, TN | General Support | $50,000 |
| Georgia Cumberland Academy Calhoun, GA | General Support | $45,000 |
| Gabriela Mistral Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Support | $30,350 |
| Camp Yorktown Bay Mountain Pine, AR | General Support | $5,950 |
| Texas Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists Alvarado, TX | General Support | $5,000 |
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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 | $4,069,490 | $134,338 | $415,074 | $361,300 | 6 | $363,840 | $69,484 | $204,463 |
| 2024 | $3,980,379 | $201,735 | $178,510 | $110,500 | 4 | $123,674 | $72,210 | $180,199 |
| 2023 | $3,419,453 | $123,400 | $365,705 | $297,350 | 2 | $312,700 | $69,534 | $164,936 |
| 2022 | $3,313,844 | $131,042 | $374,222 | $169,500 | 7 | $202,275 | $55,966 | $195,113 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Elqui Valley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $204K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Elqui Valley Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ana Maria Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angelo J. Grasso
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dominick Patterson
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria J. Grasso
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Elqui Valley Foundation
How much does The Elqui Valley Foundation give each year?
The Elqui Valley Foundation gave $361K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $111K across 4 grants.
What is The Elqui Valley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Elqui Valley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $37,675, and its average grant was $60,217, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Elqui Valley Foundation give grants?
The Elqui Valley Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Tennessee (14%) and Georgia (12%).
Does The Elqui Valley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Elqui Valley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are The Elqui Valley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Elqui Valley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Southwestern Adventist University ($225,000), Light Bearers Ministry ($50,000) and Georgia Cumberland Academy ($45,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Elqui Valley Foundation?
The Elqui Valley Foundation reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $364K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $204K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Elqui Valley Foundation's EIN?
The Elqui Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3484088. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 4, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
Live grants for the work The Elqui Valley Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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