Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
The Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation is a private foundation based in Oakland, California. Its 2025 grants supported projects at schools, universities, research organizations, and a children’s hospital, with stated grant purposes including construction, renovation, equipment, and research support.
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation at a glance
In short: Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation gave $63.1M across 53 grants in 2025 (avg $1.2M), mostly in California. 34% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $63,067,474
- +193.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 53
- +26.2% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $1,189,952
- +132.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $198,879,391
- -22.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 34% first-time grantees (15 of 44, 2025)
- Primary geography
- California (56% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s 2023 filing says an application should describe the organization’s educational, religious, or charitable purpose and the primary purpose for which the grant would be used. It states that there are no restrictions on awards and that giving is not limited to preselected organizations.
- Contact
Application contact: Mr Michael Desler Executive Directo
Mailing address: 1939 Harrison Street Suite 510, Oakland, CA 94612-3532
Phone: (510) 466-6060
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
Who Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Oregon State University Foundation ($27.9M across 6 grants). Together the top 10 received $60.8M.
Grant Size Distribution
218 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 111 grants of 218 (51%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation’s 2023 filing says primary consideration is given to organizations principally serving the East Bay Area of San Francisco. In 2025, 56% of grant dollars went to recipients in California and 44% to recipients in Oregon.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 53 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation open to new grantees?
34%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 15 of 44 grantees (34%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $1.4M; repeat grants $1.4M. How we count
Medians: $110K first-time, $25K repeat.
- 52% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 115% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 330% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $21.5M (2024) to $63.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 53 grants totaling $63.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | The construction of the collaborative innovation complex second and third of five payments | $20,000,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose, CA | Construction of wade academic hall 1st and 2nd payments of 3 | $8,000,000 |
| Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation Hayward, CA | Construction of applied sciences center - third of three payment | $5,000,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | Additional Funding for Osu's Chair in Marine Biology | $5,000,000 |
| University Corporation of SF State University Aka San Francisco State Unive San Francisco, CA | Support of equipping and technology for science and innovation center | $5,000,000 |
| Bellarmine College Preparatory San Jose, CA | Construction of wade academic hall 3rd and final payment | $4,000,000 |
| Head-Royce School Oakland, CA | Renovation of lincoln site for stem center and science classrooms 2nd and 3rd payments | $3,333,333 |
| Mercy High School Burlingame, CA | First of two payments for support of athletic and student life center | $2,500,000 |
| Oregon State University Foundation Corvallis, OR | Support for 4 endowments for professorships at osu's marine mammal institute | $2,150,000 |
| Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute Moss Landing, CA | Equipping and furnishing the marine robotics instrumentation integration and testing facility final payment | $2,134,966 |
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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 | $198,879,391 | $8,147,455 | $29,766,944 | $63,067,474 | 53 | $63,785,256 | $7,260,101 | $19,335,275 |
| 2024 | $254,892,895 | $11,157,058 | $24,955,329 | $21,515,701 | 42 | $22,279,256 | $13,026,576 | $13,546,034 |
| 2023 | $262,282,186 | $36,946,700 | $60,529,733 | $26,666,786 | 47 | $27,371,417 | $43,749,284 | $11,687,559 |
| 2022 | $270,742,115 | $3,705,667 | $42,556,333 | $29,288,667 | 41 | $30,160,247 | $12,208,912 | $13,909,145 |
| 2021 | $331,724,155 | $28,464,008 | $58,658,107 | $43,983,033 | 35 | — | $32,909,884 | $16,581,704 |
| 2020 | $358,933,191 | $12,149,726 | $8,453,981 | $32,455,333 | 50 | — | $10,252,647 | $17,426,868 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation reported a distributable amount of $19.3M for 2025 — 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for educational institutions and research, health care, and facility and equipment projects. The foundation’s 2023 filing says primary consideration is given to organizations principally serving the East Bay Area of San Francisco.
Grantees describe their own work in varied ways. Oregon State University Foundation says it partners with Oregon State University to engage its community, inspire investment, and steward resources to enhance the university’s excellence and impact. Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation says it manages gifts benefiting California State University East Bay and supports the university through advocacy, development, personal contributions, and counsel. Head-Royce School says it develops students of character, intellect, and creativity. Buck Institute for Research on Aging says it works to increase the healthy, productive years of life through biomedical research on aging and age-related diseases.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 53 grants totaling $63,067,474. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $20 million, with a median of $50,000. The largest grants included $20 million to Oregon State University Foundation for construction of the Collaborative Innovation Complex; $8 million to Bellarmine College Preparatory for construction of Wade Academic Hall; $5 million to Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation for construction of the Applied Sciences Center; and $5 million to San Francisco State University’s University Corporation for equipment and technology for its Science and Innovation Center. Other significant grants included $3,333,333 to Head-Royce School for renovation of its Lincoln site for a STEM center and science classrooms, and $2,134,966 to Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute for its marine robotics facility.
The foundation’s grant program describes an emphasis on capital grants for buildings, facilities, and equipment, and on projects intended to have a lasting impact. It also says future grants will prioritize initiatives that attract broad-based funding and can be sustained without ongoing reliance on foundation support.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Tamara A. Valley as chair/president; Barbara B. LaSalle and John V. Stock as directors; Michael D. Desler as executive director; and Richard M. Kingsland as director, CFO, and vice president.
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation is led by Michael D. Desler, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; all 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael D. Desler
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$410K (2020) → $353K (2025)
Tamara A. Valley
Chair & President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $37K (2025)
Barbara B. Lasalle
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $37K (2025)
John V. Stock
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$37K (2020) → $37K (2025)
Richard M. Kingsland
Director, CFO & Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$274K (2020) → $274K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn A. Worth (2020–2023) — Secretary & Assistant Vice President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $353K, to Michael D Desler (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation
How much does Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation give each year?
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation gave $63.1M across 53 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $21.5M across 42 grants.
What is Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's typical grant size?
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $1,189,952, across 53 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation that year got $1.4M on average.
Where does Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation give grants?
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation gives mostly in California: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Oregon (44%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oakland, CA (14 grants), Corvallis, OR (6 grants), San Francisco, CA (6 grants) and Berkeley, CA (3 grants).
Does Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 36% of Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 53) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's largest grantees?
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Oregon State University Foundation ($27,850,000 across 6 grants), Bellarmine College Preparatory ($12,000,000 across 2 grants) and Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation ($5,000,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation?
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation reported $198.9M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $63.8M in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $19.3M (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its grants show support for educational institutions and research, health care, and facility and equipment projects. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation?
The foundation’s 2023 filing says an application should describe the organization’s educational, religious, or charitable purpose and the primary purpose for which the grant would be used. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's EIN?
Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-3203014. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 23, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 5, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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