Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation is a private foundation in Woodland Hills, California. In tax year 2024 it gave $509,383 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $300,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$509,383
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees0%
Giving in 2024 was up from $271,000 the year before.
0% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.6 million | 22 | $3.4 million |
| 2023 | $271,000 | 9 | $3.5 million |
| 2024 | $509,383 | 11 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its US grants went to recipients in California. It also paid $341,000 in 2 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 9 | $168,383 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Universidad Austral de Chile | Expendinture responsibility grant for research related to pregnancy physiology | $300,000 |
| Universidad Austral de Chile | Expendinture responsibility grant for research related to pregnancy physiology | $41,000 |
| Catholic Charities San Bernardino | General operating support | $30,000 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Ctr Foundation | Sponsorship of gala | $25,000 |
| Arrowhead Regional Medical Ctr Foundation | Sponsorship of golf classic | $25,000 |
| Desert Sanctuary Inc | General operating support of domestic violence sheleter | $25,000 |
| Southern California Public Radio | Health care news desk | $20,000 |
| Ujima Inc | Scholarship fund & operating expenses | $20,000 |
| David A Paige Foundation | Operating expenses | $10,000 |
| Cal Matters | Support for general mission | $9,383 |
| Ujima Inc | Scholarship fund & operating expenses | $4,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Guillermo J Valenzuela MD
- John Hanusz
Questions people ask
Does Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation give?
$509,383 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Guillermo J Valenzuela MD (President) and John Hanusz (Secretary).
What does Guillermo J Valenzuela Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, science and research and health.