The William and Valerie
The William and Valerie is a private foundation based in Blue Bell, Pennsylvania. It supports charitable organizations, and its 2024 filing states that its direct charitable activity is supporting charities serving the underprivileged and the homeless.
The William and Valerie at a glance
In short: The William and Valerie gave $192K across 16 grants in 2025 (avg $12K), mostly in Pennsylvania. 19% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $191,572
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 16
- +6.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,973
- -14.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $47,158
- -33.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 19% first-time grantees (3 of 16, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (60% 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 William and Valerie
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: 175 Plymouth Road, Blue Bell, PA 19422
Phone: (610) 999-6941
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The William and Valerie funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Immanuel Church ($99K). Together the top 10 received $184K.
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 70 grants of 75 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, recipients in Pennsylvania received 60% of grant dollars, followed by North Carolina (14%), Kansas (8%), Illinois (7%), and Colorado (6%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 16 itemized grants.
Cities
Is The William and Valerie open to new grantees?
19%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 3 of 16 grantees (19%) 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 $5K; repeat grants $14K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $6K repeat.
- 75% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−13%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2025). 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $192K (2025) to $220K (2022). In 2025 it made 16 grants totaling $192K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Immanuel Church Lansdale, PA | Charitable | $98,572 |
| Harvest Partners-Jesus Film Olathe, KS | Charitable | $15,000 |
| Debt Free in Christ Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Evangelical Covenant Church Chicago, IL | Charitable | $12,000 |
| Billy Graham Evangelical Assoc Charlotte, NC | Charitable | $10,000 |
| NCS New Church Specialties Mesa, AZ | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Youth for Christ Englewood, CO | Charitable | $10,000 |
| Cornerstone Ministryhope House Murrysville, PA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Front Step Ministry Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Charitable | $6,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Charitable | $4,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $47,158 | $191,413 | $193,572 | $191,572 | 16 | $192,572 | $190,413 |
| 2024 | $70,973 | $104,239 | $249,273 | $210,300 | 15 | $233,640 | $99,109 |
| 2023 | $298,140 | $77,281 | $233,214 | $203,300 | 12 | $226,640 | $70,707 |
| 2022 | $407,863 | $79,617 | $249,271 | $219,600 | 16 | $242,940 | $73,286 |
| 2021 | $555,999 | $116,534 | $240,305 | $209,800 | 16 | — | $115,534 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states that it supports charities serving the underprivileged and the homeless. Its 2025 grants were reported as charitable. One recipient, Samaritan’s Purse, describes itself as a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid to people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation gave $191,572 through 16 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $98,572, with a median grant of $6,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $98,572 to Immanuel Church in Lansdale, Pennsylvania; $15,000 to Harvest Partners-Jesus Film in Olathe, Kansas; $12,000 each to Debt Free in Christ in Charlotte, North Carolina, and Evangelical Covenant Church in Chicago, Illinois; and $10,000 each to Billy Graham Evangelical Association in Charlotte, North Carolina, NCS New Church Specialties in Mesa, Arizona, and Youth for Christ in Englewood, Colorado. Samaritan’s Purse in Boone, North Carolina, received $4,000.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Gaillard as president and treasurer, Valerie Gaillard as secretary, and Larry L Cook as vice president.
The William and Valerie is led by William Gaillard, President & Treasurer on every filing since 2021; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Gaillard
President & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Larry L. Cook
Vice President
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Valerie Gaillard
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 William and Valerie
How much does The William and Valerie give each year?
The William and Valerie gave $192K across 16 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $210K across 15 grants.
What is The William and Valerie's typical grant size?
The William and Valerie's median grant in 2025 was $6,000, and its average grant was $11,973, across 16 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The William and Valerie that year got $5K on average.
Where does The William and Valerie give grants?
The William and Valerie gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Carolina (14%) and Kansas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lansdale, PA (2 grants), Charlotte, NC (2 grants) and Chicago, IL (2 grants).
Does The William and Valerie give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 16 grants with a stated purpose on The William and Valerie's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Charitable" (16 grants).
Who are The William and Valerie's largest grantees?
The William and Valerie's largest 2025 grantees include Immanuel Church ($98,572), Harvest Partners-Jesus Film ($15,000) and Debt Free in Christ ($12,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The William and Valerie?
The William and Valerie reported $47K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $191K.
What does The William and Valerie fund?
The foundation states that it supports charities serving the underprivileged and the homeless. Its 2025 grants were reported as charitable. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The William and Valerie?
The foundation does not accept unsolicited requests for funds; it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The William and Valerie's EIN?
The William and Valerie's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3760258. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Does The William and Valerie 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). The William and Valerie funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/the-william-and-valerie-morg_6b3622c4cd734da3952212305fe6cc5d
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