Valley Fund Charitable Foundation
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation is a private foundation based in Wilmington, Delaware. Its 2024 filing reports grants to charitable organizations, including a donor-advised fund organization, a Down syndrome foundation, a national parks organization, and organizations working in areas such as health, marine conservation, and local food assistance.
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation at a glance
In short: Valley Fund Charitable Foundation gave $4.4M across 13 grants in 2024 (avg $335K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $4,358,903
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 13
- -48.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $335,300
- +129.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $88,172,293
- +7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (67% 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 Valley Fund Charitable Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations.
- Contact
Mailing address: Foundation Source 501 Silverside Rd, Wilmington, DE 19809-1377
Phone: (800) 839-1754
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valley Fund Charitable Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Philanthropic Trust ($2.9M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
64 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 64 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 filing allocates grant dollars across recipient states as follows: Pennsylvania, 67%; Massachusetts, 26%; Washington, DC, 3%; New Jersey, 1%; and Tennessee, 1%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Valley Fund Charitable Foundation gives
- 67% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving grew 336% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 95% 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 $1.0M (2021) to $4.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 13 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Philanthropic Trust Jenkintown, PA | Valley Fund Charitable Fund | $2,931,903 |
| Lumind Idsc Foundation Woburn, MA | General & Unrestricted | $1,010,000 |
| National Park Foundation Washington, DC | General & Unrestricted | $150,000 |
| Cape May Point Science Center Cape May Point, NJ | Expenditure Responsibility Grant | $50,000 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Work in the Down Syndrome Program in the department of genetics under the direction of Dr. Brian Skotko | $50,000 |
| New England Aquarium Corporation Boston, MA | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Cincinnati Country Day School Cincinnati, OH | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Wellesley Food Pantry Inc Wellesley, MA | General & Unrestricted | $25,000 |
| Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Inc Needham, MA | General & Unrestricted | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $88,172,293 | $11,345,409 | $5,130,261 | $4,358,903 | 13 | $4,486,851 | $6,887,570 | $4,701,347 |
| 2023 | $81,957,145 | $3,660,492 | $3,958,208 | $3,645,750 | 25 | $3,746,189 | $1,965,220 | $4,548,038 |
| 2022 | $82,254,861 | $7,142,331 | $3,240,965 | $2,983,000 | 22 | $3,081,843 | $1,138,741 | $4,072,163 |
| 2021 | $78,353,495 | $33,192,684 | $1,250,247 | $1,000,000 | 1 | $1,134,154 | $2,090,941 | $2,801,594 |
| 2020 | $46,411,058 | $4,399,218 | $1,223,364 | $1,045,000 | 3 | — | $1,582,533 | $2,477,162 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valley Fund Charitable Foundation reported a distributable amount of $4.7M 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
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, National Philanthropic Trust describes its work as administering donor-advised funds and helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals. The National Park Foundation says it raises private support and builds partnerships to protect and enhance national parks. The New England Aquarium describes work in public engagement, marine animal conservation, scientific research, and ocean advocacy. Wellesley Food Pantry says it provides supplemental food to local residents.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 13 grants totaling $4,358,903. Grant sizes ranged from $1,000 to $2,931,903, with a median of $50,000. The largest reported grants included $2,931,903 to National Philanthropic Trust, for “Valley Fund Charitable Fund”; $1,010,000 to LuMind IDSC Foundation, for general and unrestricted purposes; and $150,000 to the National Park Foundation, for general and unrestricted purposes. Other listed grants included $50,000 to Massachusetts General Hospital for work in its Down Syndrome Program and $50,000 to New England Aquarium Corporation for general and unrestricted purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Christopher S Brooks is listed as director, president, secretary, and treasurer on the 2024 filing.
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation is led by Christopher S Brooks, Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher S Brooks
Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Michael Jennings (2020–2022) — Director, President, Secretary & Treasurer
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 Valley Fund Charitable Foundation
How much does Valley Fund Charitable Foundation give each year?
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation gave $4.4M across 13 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $3.6M across 25 grants.
What is Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's typical grant size?
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $335,300, across 13 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Valley Fund Charitable Foundation give grants?
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Massachusetts (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants), Wellesley, MA (2 grants) and Needham, MA (2 grants).
Does Valley Fund Charitable Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 69% of Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 13) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's largest grantees?
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include National Philanthropic Trust ($2,931,903), Lumind Idsc Foundation ($1,010,000) and National Park Foundation ($150,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Valley Fund Charitable Foundation?
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation reported $88.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $4.5M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $4.7M (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 Valley Fund Charitable Foundation fund?
No foundation mission statement is provided in the available information. Its 2024 grants went to organizations with varied missions. For example, National Philanthropic Trust describes its work as administering donor-advised funds and helping donors achieve their philanthropic goals. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valley Fund Charitable Foundation?
The foundation states that it does not accept unsolicited requests for funds and 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 Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's EIN?
Valley Fund Charitable Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1211777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Valley Fund Charitable 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Valley Fund Charitable Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 10, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/valley-fund-charitable-foundation-morg_2654a04c02344c3fb9460140ee373b38
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