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The Valenzuela Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Saratoga, California · EIN 770533954

The Valenzuela Family Foundation is a private foundation in Saratoga, California. In tax year 2023 it gave $290,000 in 7 grants; the typical grant was $30,000 and the largest $110,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.

How to apply

The Valenzuela Family 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What The Valenzuela Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Hawaii.

StateGrantsAmount
Hawaii3$185,000
California3$70,000
District of Columbia1$35,000

Grants paid in 2023

All 7 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Maui Food Bank
Wailuku, HI
Charitable$110,000
Maui Health Foundation
Wailuku, HI
Charitable$50,000
American Red Cross
Washington, DC
Charitable$35,000
Humane Society Silicon Valley
Milpitas, CA
Charitable$30,000
Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
San Jose, CA
Charitable$30,000
Maui Humane Society
Puunene, HI
Charitable$25,000
Hillbrook School
Los Gatos, CA
Charitable$10,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2023 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Valenzuela Family Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does The Valenzuela Family Foundation give?

$290,000 in tax year 2023, across 7 grants, with a typical grant of $30,000.

Who runs The Valenzuela Family Foundation?

Its 2023 filing lists Gary Valenzuela (President) and Janice Valenzuela (Vice President).

What does The Valenzuela Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly animals.

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