Valley Future Foundation Inc
Valley Future Foundation Inc is a public charity based in Fresno, California. Its stated purpose is to research and report on economic, social, and political issues significant to San Joaquin Valley residents and educate the public about them.
Valley Future Foundation Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $84,443
- +3.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $78,700
- +41.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $76,048
- +11.4% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Valley Future Foundation Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2037 W Bullard 215, Fresno, CA 93711
Phone: (559) 349-6600
Website: https://valleyfuture.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valley Future Foundation Inc funds
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its work as focused on the San Joaquin Valley. Its listed 2020 grantees are in Fresno, California.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 10 grants totaling $804K.
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $84,443 | $78,700 | $76,048 | — | — |
| 2024 | $81,791 | $55,746 | $68,243 | — | — |
| 2023 | $94,288 | $86,497 | $72,729 | — | — |
| 2022 | $78,742 | $55,636 | $56,662 | — | — |
| 2021 | $78,017 | $53,464 | $64,486 | — | — |
| 2020 | $78,988 | $944,357 | $872,397 | $804,365 | 10 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct research and investigative reporting on economic, social, and political issues significant to citizens of the San Joaquin Valley, and to educate the public through publications, lectures, and other means. Its website highlights reporting on the region and research into local government decisions and policies affecting Valley communities.
The organizations listed as receiving its 2020 grants include the Central California Food Bank, whose mission is to end hunger in Central California; Fresno Rescue Mission, which provides assistance and rehabilitation programs for people experiencing homelessness and others; and Marjaree Mason Center, which supports adults and children affected by domestic violence and works to prevent abuse through education and advocacy. Other listed recipients were Valley Dream Center, which describes its mission as addressing generational poverty, and Highway City Community Development, which works on community development and resident leadership in the West of 99/Central Unified area.
Grantmaking
The 2025 filing reports zero grants. The provided records list five grants made in 2020:
No application process, required materials, restrictions, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists William Bourdeau as chairman and Ed Dunkel Jr, Michael Thomason, and Alex Perez as members.
Valley Future Foundation Inc is led by William Bourdeau, Chairman on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
William Bourdeau
Chairman
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Dunkel Jr.
Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Thomason
Member
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Perez
Member
On filings since 2024
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anthony Ratekin (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Don Gropetti (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Victor Davis Hanson (2020–2023) — Member
- Former: Kole Upton (2020) — Member
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 Valley Future Foundation Inc
How large is Valley Future Foundation Inc?
Valley Future Foundation Inc reported $84K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $79K.
What does Valley Future Foundation Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to conduct research and investigative reporting on economic, social, and political issues significant to citizens of the San Joaquin Valley, and to educate the public through publications, lectures, and other means. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valley Future Foundation Inc?
Valley Future Foundation Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check valleyfuture.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
Where does Valley Future Foundation Inc make grants?
The organization describes its work as focused on the San Joaquin Valley. Its listed 2020 grantees are in Fresno, California.
What is Valley Future Foundation Inc's EIN?
Valley Future Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3384395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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