The Valenzuela Family Foundation
The Valenzuela Family Foundation is a private foundation, based in Saratoga, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 7 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $103K.
The Valenzuela Family Foundation at a glance
In short: The Valenzuela Family Foundation gave $290K across 7 grants in 2023 (avg $41K), mostly in Hawaii. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $290,000
- +2800.0% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 7
- +600.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $41,429
- +314.3% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Primary geography
- Hawaii (64% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Valenzuela Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Maui Food Bank ($110K). Together the top 7 received $290K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Valenzuela Family Foundation gives
- Giving grew 32% from 2020 to 2023. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above 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 2019 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $290K (2023). In 2023 it made 7 grants totaling $290K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Maui Food Bank Wailuku, HI | Charitable | $110,000 |
| Maui Health Foundation Wailuku, HI | Charitable | $50,000 |
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Charitable | $35,000 |
| Humane Society Silicon Valley Milpitas, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Second Harvest of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA | Charitable | $30,000 |
| Maui Humane Society Puunene, HI | Charitable | $25,000 |
| Hillbrook School Los Gatos, CA | Charitable | $10,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | $61,961 | $300,275 | $290,000 | 7 | $295,150 | $102,677 | $7,113 |
| 2022 | $238,314 | $8,043 | $15,275 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,650 | $168 | $13,840 |
| 2021 | $245,546 | $5,337 | $15,250 | $10,000 | 1 | $12,625 | — | $13,808 |
| 2020 | $255,459 | $7,006 | $225,389 | $220,000 | 4 | — | — | $14,524 |
| 2019 | $473,842 | $14,322 | $47,276 | $42,000 | 3 | — | $6,447 | $23,738 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Valenzuela Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K for 2023 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Valenzuela Family Foundation is led by Gary Valenzuela, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Gary Valenzuela
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Valenzuela
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "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 Valenzuela Family Foundation
How much does The Valenzuela Family Foundation give each year?
The Valenzuela Family Foundation gave $290K across 7 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2022 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
What is The Valenzuela Family Foundation's typical grant size?
The Valenzuela Family Foundation's median grant in 2023 was $30,000, and its average grant was $41,429, across 7 grants on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Valenzuela Family Foundation give grants?
The Valenzuela Family Foundation gives mostly in Hawaii: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (24%) and District of Columbia (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Wailuku, HI (2 grants).
Does The Valenzuela Family Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2023: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Valenzuela Family Foundation's 2023 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (7 grants).
Who are The Valenzuela Family Foundation's largest grantees?
The Valenzuela Family Foundation's largest 2023 grantees include Maui Food Bank ($110,000), Maui Health Foundation ($50,000) and American Red Cross ($35,000), according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2023 grant dollars.
How much is The Valenzuela Family Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2023, The Valenzuela Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $7K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is The Valenzuela Family Foundation's EIN?
The Valenzuela Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0533954. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 7, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Live grants for the work The Valenzuela Family 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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