Values First
Values First is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2023. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $220.
Values First at a glance
In short: Values First gave $220 across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $220), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $220
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $220
- Median grant
- $220
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Values First funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Beacon House ($220).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Values First gives
- Giving fell 96% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $220 (2023) to $25K (2019). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $220.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beacon House Washington, DC | Support Program Costs | $220 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | — | — | $44,768 | $220 | 1 | $42,218 |
| 2022 | $10,567 | $74,886 | $64,568 | — | — | $60,658 |
| 2021 | $249 | $53,975 | $55,502 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $1,776 | $78,195 | $58,847 | $5,000 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $2,417 | $52,693 | $60,507 | $25,000 | 1 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Values First is led by Peter N. G. Schwartz, President on every filing since 2019; 1 of 2 officers listed in 2023 is compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Peter N. G. Schwartz
President
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$18K (2019) → $24K (2023)
Patrick G. Dooher
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $24K, to Peter N G Schwartz (President).
Frequently asked questions about Values First
How much does Values First give each year?
Values First gave $220 across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Values First?
Values First is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Washington, DC.
Where does Values First operate?
Values First has awarded grants in District of Columbia, New York, Virginia.
What is Values First's EIN?
Values First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2044108. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 17, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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