Valley View Foundation Inc
Valley View Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Ada, Oklahoma. It supports health and wellness in Ada and surrounding areas, with an emphasis on Pontotoc County, including healthcare needs, infrastructure, prevention, and education.
Valley View Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Valley View Foundation Inc gave $782K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $98K), mostly in Oklahoma. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $782,433
- -65.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $97,804
- -56.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $49,534,792
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Oklahoma (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Valley View Foundation Inc
- How to Apply
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The 2024 filing says applications are completed through an online portal. The foundation’s stated restrictions include no grants to individuals, endowments, direct scholarships, individual faith congregations for denominational purposes, or organizations that determine the grant’s purpose or ultimate recipient.
- Review Cycle
- The 2024 filing lists an LOI deadline of December 1 and a grant deadline of March 1.
- Deadline
- The 2024 filing lists an LOI deadline of December 1 and a grant deadline of March 1.
- Contact
Application contact: Kari Blakley
Mailing address: PO Box 1405, Ada, OK 74821
Phone: (405) 755-5571
Email: kblakley@fmiokc.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Valley View Foundation Inc
Who Valley View Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ada Community Cancer Center ($294K). Together the top 8 received $782K.
Grant Size Distribution
52 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 30 grants of 52 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in Oklahoma. The foundation’s stated preference is for organizations promoting health and wellness in Ada and surrounding areas; its grant program description emphasizes Ada and Pontotoc County.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Valley View Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 39% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 96% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $782K (2025) to $8.8M (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $782K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ada Community Cancer Center Ada, OK | Finacial Support | $294,364 |
| Pontotoc Technology Center Ada, OK | Finacial Support | $250,000 |
| Compassion Outreach Center Inc Ada, OK | Finacial Support | $80,000 |
| Murray County EMS Sulphur, OK | Finacial Support | $50,000 |
| Team Tyman Love Legacy Corp Holdenville, OK | Finacial Support | $40,000 |
| Ada Senior Care Center Ada, OK | Finacial Support | $30,000 |
| Chickasaw Nation Foundation Ada, OK | Finacial Support | $28,069 |
| Infant Crisis Services Inc Oklahoma City, OK | Finacial Support | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $49,534,792 | $2,241,771 | $1,116,009 | $782,433 | 8 | $2,267,634 | $1,858,772 | $2,365,640 |
| 2024 | $48,433,987 | $2,086,043 | $2,543,600 | $2,259,201 | 10 | $2,174,848 | $1,819,664 | $2,311,820 |
| 2023 | $47,311,963 | $2,906,725 | $9,074,935 | $8,770,818 | 12 | $2,164,186 | $2,712,684 | $2,260,382 |
| 2022 | $23,363,467 | $3,103,080 | $2,201,176 | $1,278,004 | 12 | $1,445,643 | $2,270,333 | $2,173,769 |
| 2021 | $25,298,749 | $2,935,455 | $2,889,828 | $1,581,822 | 10 | — | $1,527,830 | $2,098,407 |
| 2020 | $22,352,181 | $2,981,355 | $2,280,361 | $875,447 | 9 | — | $1,783,262 | $1,967,286 |
| 2019 | $22,601,909 | $2,556,537 | $3,377,279 | $1,727,665 | 11 | — | $1,077,900 | $1,951,032 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valley View Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $2.4M for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote and improve the health and wellness of residents of the City of Ada and surrounding areas, with an emphasis in Pontotoc County. Its grant guidelines include hospital infrastructure and specific needs within its mission, prevention, immediate health needs, seed or matching funds for healthcare projects, and healthcare education. The foundation does not restrict giving to preselected organizations.
Recent grantees illustrate the range of supported work. Compassion Outreach Center Inc, which received $80,000 in 2025, says it provides free medical and dental care to uninsured people in Pontotoc and surrounding counties through volunteer clinics. Ada Senior Care Center Inc, which received $30,000, describes its mission as promoting the social welfare and general welfare of people in Ada and surrounding communities. Infant Crisis Services Inc, which received $10,000, says it provides formula, food, and diapers to babies and toddlers in crisis.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 8 grants totaling $782,433. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $294,364, with a median of $45,000. The largest awards were $294,364 to Ada Community Cancer Center, $250,000 to Pontotoc Technology Center, $80,000 to Compassion Outreach Center Inc, $50,000 to Murray County EMS, and $40,000 to Team Tyman Love Legacy Corp. Each was reported with the purpose “financial support.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Susie Summers as president and Mark Weems as vice-president. Directors listed are Semira Charboneau, Angela Eppler, Bill Lance, Kyle Stuart, Doree Thompson, Audra Cook, Zack Broderick, and Yoli Vazquez.
Valley View Foundation Inc is led by Susie Summers, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Susie Summers
President
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Eppler
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Lance
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doree Thompson
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Stuart
Director
Vice President, Secretary & Treasurer → President, 2023
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Semira Charboneau
Director
Trustee → Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Audra Cook
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yoli Vazquez
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zack Broderick
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bart McCortney
Secretary & Treasurer
President → Director, 2023
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Weems
Vice President
President → Director, 2020
Director → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kari Blakely
Assistant Secretary
Assistant Secretary & Treasurer → Assistant Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Gaden
Assistant Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Dean Peterson (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Sherrie Schroeder (2019–2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Kari Blakley (2022) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Charles Mettry (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Tom Bolitho (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Will Merrick (2019–2021) — Assistant Secretary
- Former: Susie Bolin-Summers (2019) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 View Foundation Inc
How much does Valley View Foundation Inc give each year?
Valley View Foundation Inc gave $782K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $2.3M across 10 grants.
What is Valley View Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Valley View Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $45,000, and its average grant was $97,804, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Valley View Foundation Inc give grants?
Valley View Foundation Inc gives mostly in Oklahoma: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Ada, OK (5 grants).
Does Valley View Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Valley View Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Finacial Support" (8 grants).
Who are Valley View Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Valley View Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Ada Community Cancer Center ($294,364), Pontotoc Technology Center ($250,000) and Compassion Outreach Center Inc ($80,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Valley View Foundation Inc?
Valley View Foundation Inc reported $49.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $2.3M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $2.4M (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 View Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to promote and improve the health and wellness of residents of the City of Ada and surrounding areas, with an emphasis in Pontotoc County. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valley View Foundation Inc?
The 2024 filing says applications are completed through an online portal. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Valley View Foundation Inc's EIN?
Valley View Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0630359. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 23, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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