Valentine Family Foundation
The Valentine Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Lynchburg, Virginia. It makes grants to charitable organizations selected in advance; its 2025 filing states that it has no direct charitable activities.
Valentine Family Foundation at a glance
In short: Valentine Family Foundation gave $44K across 28 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), mostly in Virginia. 25% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $43,526
- -7.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 28
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,555
- +22.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $363,544
- +17.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 25% first-time grantees (7 of 28, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Virginia (93% 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 Valentine Family Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1487 Langhorne Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503
Phone: (434) 941-8975
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valentine Family Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc ($7K). Together the top 10 received $36K.
Grant Size Distribution
122 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 122 grants of 122 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 93% of grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia, 6% to recipients in Georgia, and 1% to recipients in Delaware.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 28 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Valentine Family Foundation open to new grantees?
25%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 28 grantees (25%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $1K. How we count
Medians: $575 first-time, $500 repeat.
- 57% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving fell 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 146% of 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 $32K (2023) to $90K (2020). In 2025 it made 28 grants totaling $44K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $6,500 |
| Batten School Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $5,500 |
| St Paul's Episcopal Church Richmond, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $5,500 |
| Christ Episcopal Church Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $5,000 |
| American College of Cardiology Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $4,000 |
| Virginia Athletics Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $3,500 |
| UGA Foundation Athens, GA | General Purpose of Donee | $2,500 |
| Vcic Richmond, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $1,430 |
| Boys Home of VA Covington, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $1,000 |
| PVCC Educational Foundation Charlottesville, VA | General Purpose of Donee | $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 | $363,544 | $101,341 | $46,077 | $43,526 | 28 | $45,826 | $36,871 | $31,440 |
| 2024 | $308,280 | $74,919 | $49,060 | $46,978 | 37 | $49,060 | $38,158 | $29,035 |
| 2023 | $282,421 | $6,647 | $33,689 | $31,715 | 20 | $33,689 | $6,539 | $26,237 |
| 2022 | $309,463 | $32,077 | $60,518 | $55,955 | 20 | $58,018 | $11,489 | $26,346 |
| 2021 | $337,904 | $100,696 | $51,010 | $48,500 | 17 | $49,945 | $100,499 | $27,389 |
| 2020 | $288,218 | $77,398 | $92,490 | $90,250 | 26 | — | $38,305 | $23,482 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valentine Family Foundation reported a distributable amount of $31K 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 foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational, religious, cultural, community, health, animal-welfare, and social-service organizations. For example, Miriam’s House describes its mission as ending homelessness by rebuilding lives and empowering vulnerable community members. The Lynchburg Humane Society describes its work as providing programs, services, resources, and education for animals and people.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 28 grants totaling $43,526. Grants ranged from $100 to $6,500, with a median of $500. In 2024 it reported $46,978 in grants across 37 awards; in 2023, $31,715 across 20 awards.
Among the largest 2025 grants were $6,500 to Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc.; $5,500 each to Batten School Foundation and St Paul’s Episcopal Church; $5,000 to Christ Episcopal Church; and $4,000 to American College of Cardiology. Each was listed for the “general purpose of donee.” Other 2025 recipients included Miriam’s House ($571), Madaktari Africa ($500), the Valentine Museum ($500), Greater Lynchburg Community Foundation ($500), Lynchburg Humane Society ($300), and Camp Kum-Ba-Yah ($250).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists C. Michael Valentine, MD, and Shannon Valentine as trustees.
Valentine Family Foundation's 2025 filing lists 2 officers; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
C. Michael Valentine MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Valentine
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
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 Valentine Family Foundation
How much does Valentine Family Foundation give each year?
Valentine Family Foundation gave $44K across 28 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $47K across 37 grants.
What is Valentine Family Foundation's typical grant size?
Valentine Family Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $1,555, across 28 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Valentine Family Foundation that year got $2K on average.
Where does Valentine Family Foundation give grants?
Valentine Family Foundation gives mostly in Virginia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Georgia (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Lynchburg, VA (11 grants), Charlottesville, VA (10 grants) and Richmond, VA (4 grants).
Does Valentine Family Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Valentine Family Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (28 of 28) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Valentine Family Foundation's largest grantees?
Valentine Family Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Thomas Jefferson Foundation Inc ($6,500), Batten School Foundation ($5,500) and St Paul's Episcopal Church ($5,500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Valentine Family Foundation?
Valentine Family Foundation reported $364K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $46K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $31K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Valentine Family Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing does not state a mission. Its 2025 grants include support for educational, religious, cultural, community, health, animal-welfare, and social-service organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valentine Family Foundation?
The foundation 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 Valentine Family Foundation's EIN?
Valentine Family Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5309465. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does Valentine Family 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Valentine 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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