The George and Lena Valente Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The George and Lena Valente Foundation is a private foundation in El Macero, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $603,500 in 36 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $60,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$603,500
- Number of grants36
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$60,000
- Assets$11.9 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2023 was up from $600,000 the year before.
11% of its 2023 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 | $600,000 | 36 | $10.1 million |
| 2023 | $603,500 | 36 | $11.9 million |
How to apply
The George and Lena Valente 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 The George and Lena Valente Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in California.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 36 | $603,500 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Uc Davis School of Medicine | Medical researchmedical researchmedical researchmedical research | $60,000 |
| Yolo Hospice | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Joshua's House | Program funding | $50,000 |
| Yolo Food Bank | Program fundingprogram funding | $30,000 |
| Christian Brothers High School | Educational programs | $30,000 |
| Cristo Rey High School | Educational programseducational programs | $30,000 |
| Okizu Foundation | Family support for cancer patients | $25,000 |
| Thriving Pink | Help breast cancer survivors | $25,000 |
| Wic Nutrition | Program support | $25,000 |
| Yolo Crisis Nursery | Program operations | $25,000 |
| Davis Community Meals | Food & shelter programsfood programs | $20,000 |
| Loaves and Fishes | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Sacrameto Community Region Foundation | Program funding | $20,000 |
| Uc Davis Foundation | Educational programs | $20,000 |
| Yolo County Casa | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Choice in Aging | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Davis Farmers Market Alliance | Food programs | $10,000 |
| Family Promise | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Fly Brave Foundation | Employment training for autistic adults | $10,000 |
| Make It Happen Yolo County | Program funding | $10,000 |
| NAMI | Program fundingtournament for benefit of yolo hospice | $10,000 |
| Mustard Seed | Programs and operations | $10,000 |
| Sacramento Food Bank | Program funds | $10,000 |
| Ucd Vetnanary Medicine | Medical research | $10,000 |
| Wind Youth Services | Program funding | $10,000 |
| Women's Empowerment | Assist women achieve equality | $10,000 |
| Yolo Adult Day Health Center | Program funds | $10,000 |
| Yolo County SPCA | Program funds | $7,500 |
| Meals on Wheels Yolo | Program fundingprogram funding | $5,000 |
| Davis Little League | Youth sports | $5,000 |
| Sacramento SPCA | Animal welfare | $5,000 |
| Sacramento Life Center | Program fundingprogram funding | $5,000 |
| Warmline Family Resource Center | Program funding | $5,000 |
| Woodland United Methodist Church | Charitable programs | $5,000 |
| Yolo County Community Care | Legal advocacy for children | $5,000 |
| Colliabria Napa Valley Hospice | Program funding | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Linda L Volkerts
- Keith Volkerts
- Jared Monez
- Drake Volkerts
- Gene Hume
- Theresa Pepin
- Denise Rose
Questions people ask
Does The George and Lena Valente Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The George and Lena Valente Foundation give?
$603,500 in tax year 2023, across 36 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The George and Lena Valente Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Linda L Volkerts (President), Keith Volkerts (Vice President/Secretary), Jared Monez (Board Member) and Drake Volkerts (Board Member) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does The George and Lena Valente Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, education and food and hunger.