The Valour Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Valour Foundation is a private foundation in Dover, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $7.7 million in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1.2 million and the largest $2.2 million. 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$7.7 million
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1.2 million
- Largest grant$2.2 million
- Assets$14.9 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was down from $10.1 million the year before.
17% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10.1 million | 7 | $47.2 million |
| 2024 | $7.7 million | 6 | $14.9 million |
How to apply
The Valour 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.
What The Valour Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to California. It also paid $4.5 million in 4 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| California | 1 | $2.2 million |
| Texas | 1 | $1.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California San Francisco | Research project to discover therapeutics for prions causing neurodegenerative diseases overseen by dr. Stanley prusiner at the institute for neurodegenerative diseases at the university of california san francisco | $2.2 million |
| Sos Silence of Suicide | General support for suicide prevention and opening of sos hub in kenilworth | $2.2 million |
| 2WISH | General support for families facing the sudden loss of a young person. | $1.4 million |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Conversion of 2nd floor of neuropsychiatric center to a dual diagnosis inpatient treatment & stabilization unit | $1.0 million |
| Bigmoose | General support for mental health and the expansion of bigmoose's vital services, providing therapy, intervention, and training for businesses to support mental health. | $793,850 |
| Anna Freud Centre | Support for general purpose | $24,149 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Goddard
- Dr Stuart Yudofsky
- Dr Beth Yudofsky
- John Robins
- Steven Hayden
- Dr Marc Lockhart
Questions people ask
Does The Valour Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Valour Foundation give?
$7.7 million in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1.2 million.
Who runs The Valour Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peter Goddard (President and Secretary), Dr Stuart Yudofsky (Director), Dr Beth Yudofsky (Director) and John Robins (Director) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does The Valour Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly international, health and education.