Valinhos Foundation Inc
Valinhos Foundation Inc is a private family foundation based in South Bend, Indiana, focused on improving mental health and overall well-being for youth up to age 24, families, and communities across Indiana. Its IRS filing type is Form 990-PF (a private foundation).
Valinhos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Valinhos Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $233K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $3,257,274
- -48.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $232,662
- -67.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $101,000
- Total assets
- $87,014,800
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Indiana (94% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Valinhos Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Its website invites organizations to contact the foundation to explore funding opportunities.
- Contact
Mailing address: 1103 North Notre Dame Avenue, South Bend, IN 46617
Phone: (574) 276-9847
Website: https://valinhosfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valinhos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The University of Notre Dame ($1.9M across 2 grants). Together the top 10 received $3.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 10 grants of 31 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it works across Indiana. In 2024, 94% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 5% to recipients in Maryland, and 1% to recipients in Pennsylvania.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
Cities
How Valinhos Foundation Inc gives
- 38% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 68% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $450K (2020) to $6.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $3.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Notre Dame South Bend, IN | Mental Health | $1,050,000 |
| The University of Notre Dame Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $900,000 |
| Indiana University Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN | Charitable | $333,070 |
| The Congregation of Holy Cross United States Province Inc Notre Dame, IN | Charitable | $200,000 |
| Reginald S Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children Rockville, MD | Mental Health | $175,830 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of St Joseph County South Bend, IN | Mental Health | $167,874 |
| Sagamore Institute Inc Indianapolis, IN | Mental Health | $115,000 |
| Mental Health Awareness Michiana Inc South Bend, IN | Mental Health | $87,000 |
| Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend Fort Wayne, IN | Charitable | $65,000 |
| Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN | Mental Health | $62,000 |
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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 | $87,014,800 | $5,576,672 | $3,695,319 | $3,257,274 | 14 | $3,375,691 | $4,092,026 | $4,933,001 |
| 2023 | $86,246,518 | $3,650,506 | $6,722,328 | $6,346,034 | 9 | $6,460,572 | $2,245,029 | $4,311,396 |
| 2022 | $89,756,200 | $13,095,642 | $1,998,908 | $1,620,000 | 7 | $1,648,741 | $11,344,802 | $4,059,525 |
| 2021 | $79,157,616 | $82,131,021 | $41,592 | — | — | $2,066 | $1,265,826 | $658,641 |
| 2020 | $7,732,364 | $936,405 | $479,998 | $450,000 | 1 | — | $560,193 | $383,808 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valinhos Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $4.9M for 2024 — 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 mission is to drive lasting, systemic change in Indiana’s mental health landscape by investing in innovative, data-driven solutions that fill gaps, improve quality, and reimagine support for mental health and well-being. Its stated priorities are prevention, early detection, access and connectivity, workforce development, and crisis response. For prevention, it highlights mentorship, resilience, emotional intelligence, community connections, stigma reduction, and overall mental well-being.
Its grantees include organizations working in education, health care, community services, and research. For example, the Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children received a 2024 grant for mental health; the center describes its work as serving infants and young children. Oaklawn Psychiatric Center, which received a 2024 grant, describes its work as mental health and addiction services for individuals, families, and the community. Mindful Philanthropy, also a 2024 grantee, describes itself as a field catalyst focused on activating funding for systems changes in mental health, addiction, and well-being.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $3,257,274. Grant amounts ranged from $7,916 to $1,050,000, with a median of $101,000. Among the largest awards were $1,050,000 to the University of Notre Dame in South Bend for mental health; $900,000 to the University of Notre Dame in Notre Dame for charitable purposes; $333,070 to Indiana University Foundation Inc. for charitable purposes; and $200,000 to the Congregation of Holy Cross United States Province Inc. for charitable purposes. Other notable 2024 awards included $175,830 to the Reginald S. Lourie Center for Infants and Young Children for mental health and $167,874 to Boys & Girls Clubs of St. Joseph County for mental health.
The foundation’s grant listings include awards for 2025 and 2026, as well as multiyear awards extending through 2027 or 2028. Examples include support for school-based mental health programs, counseling, grief services, prevention, and community initiatives.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Thomas F. Veldman as president and director; Anita J. Veldman as secretary and director; Peter B. Veldman as director; and Julia Veldman Harris as treasurer and executive director.
Valinhos Foundation Inc is led by Julia Veldman Harris, Treasurer & Executive Director on every filing since 2021; 1 of 4 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Veldman Harris
Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Thomas F. Veldman
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anita J. Veldman
Secretary & Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter B. Veldman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $5K, to Julia Veldman Harris (Treasurer & Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Valinhos Foundation Inc
How much does Valinhos Foundation Inc give each year?
Valinhos Foundation Inc gave $3.3M across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $6.3M across 9 grants.
What is Valinhos Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Valinhos Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $101,000, and its average grant was $232,662, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Valinhos Foundation Inc give grants?
Valinhos Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 94% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Maryland (5%). The most frequent recipient cities were South Bend, IN (4 grants), Notre Dame, IN (3 grants) and Indianapolis, IN (2 grants).
Does Valinhos Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Valinhos Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mental Health" (10 grants) and "Charitable" (4 grants).
Who are Valinhos Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Valinhos Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include The University of Notre Dame ($1,950,000 across 2 grants), Indiana University Foundation Inc ($333,070) and The Congregation of Holy Cross United States Province Inc ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 76% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Valinhos Foundation Inc?
Valinhos Foundation Inc reported $87.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3.4M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.9M (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does Valinhos Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s mission is to drive lasting, systemic change in Indiana’s mental health landscape by investing in innovative, data-driven solutions that fill gaps, improve quality, and reimagine support for mental health and well-being. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valinhos Foundation Inc?
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 Valinhos Foundation Inc's EIN?
Valinhos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1250013. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Valinhos Foundation Inc 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 24, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Valinhos Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 22, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/valinhos-foundation-inc-morg_d1b66133c9094b8596a50b6e7445b48a
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