The Valley Foundation
The Valley Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $7K.
The Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: The Valley Foundation gave $89K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $11K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,000
- +50.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,125
- +201.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $1,023,210
- -9.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Arizona (72% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New Israel Fund ($25K). Together the top 4 received $75K.
Organizations only. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 101 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Valley Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−9%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 110% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $59K (2023) to $104K (2020). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New Israel Fund San Francisco, CA | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Azpm Tucson, AZ | GRANT | $25,000 |
| Jewish Community Center Tucson, AZ | GRANT | $15,000 |
| Step up to Justice Tucson, AZ | GRANT | $10,000 |
| 4 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $14,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,023,210 | $19,000 | $127,662 | $89,000 | 8 | $89,000 | $7,236 | $80,592 |
| 2023 | $1,131,872 | $41,880 | $92,744 | $59,000 | 16 | $59,000 | $21,237 | $74,546 |
| 2022 | $1,182,736 | $-14,232 | $130,096 | $85,000 | 22 | $85,000 | $11,727 | $77,483 |
| 2021 | $1,327,064 | $-34,146 | $151,371 | $98,000 | 27 | $98,000 | — | $100,862 |
| 2020 | $1,512,581 | $1,318,900 | $145,090 | $104,000 | 28 | — | $29,906 | $72,454 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Valley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $81K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Valley Foundation is led by Ann Lovell, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ann Lovell
President
Trustee → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Harp
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Warne
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jodee Robertson (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Kenneth Moushey (2020–2023) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Valley Foundation
How much does The Valley Foundation give each year?
The Valley Foundation gave $89K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $59K across 16 grants.
What is The Valley Foundation's typical grant size?
The Valley Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $7,000, and its average grant was $11,125, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Valley Foundation give grants?
The Valley Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 72% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Tucson, AZ (3 grants).
Does The Valley Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on The Valley Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scholarship" (4 grants) and "Grant" (4 grants).
Who are The Valley Foundation's largest grantees?
The Valley Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include New Israel Fund ($25,000), Azpm ($25,000) and Jewish Community Center ($15,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 4 individual scholarships ($14,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Valley Foundation?
The Valley Foundation reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $89K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $81K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is The Valley Foundation?
The Valley Foundation is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Tucson, AZ. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Valley Foundation's EIN?
The Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1228513. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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