Valley Charitable Trust
Preselected recipients only
Valley Charitable Trust is a private foundation in Hockessin, Delaware. In tax year 2024 it gave $336,143 in 53 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $75,000. 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$336,143
- Number of grants53
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$75,000
- Assets$8.9 million
- New grantees27%
Giving in 2024 was up from $329,970 the year before.
27% 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 | $329,970 | 48 | $7.9 million |
| 2024 | $336,143 | 53 | $8.9 million |
How to apply
Valley Charitable Trust 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 Valley Charitable Trust funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 31 | $199,595 |
| Virginia | 6 | $59,848 |
| California | 1 | $26,200 |
| Maine | 10 | $24,500 |
| Florida | 3 | $13,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $2,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | 2024 grant | $75,000 |
| The Trustees of the New York Society Library | Building Renovation Fund | $50,000 |
| The Clear Fund | For Give Well's Top Charities Fund | $26,200 |
| Grymes Memorial School Inc | For Building Fund | $20,000 |
| Piedmont Environmental Council | General & Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| The Trustees of the New York Society Library | 2024 Operating Fund | $15,000 |
| The Metropolitan Museum of Art | Support to The Costume Institute | $10,719 |
| Orkeeswa Inc | Indigenous Education Foundation of Tanzania | $10,000 |
| St Jude Childrens Research Hospital Inc | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Virginia | 2024 Grant | $8,848 |
| Botanical Garden of the Piedmont | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Chances for Children-Ny Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Henry L Ferguson Museum | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Montpelier Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | Annual Fund | $5,000 |
| Tabula Rasa Dance Theater Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Victoria Mansion | Capital Campaign | $5,000 |
| Fishers Island Library Assoc | General & Unrestricted | $4,045 |
| Frick Collection | Annual Fund | $3,000 |
| Island Health Project Inc | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Mount Desert Island Hospital | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Orkeeswa Inc | Class Partnership Program | $3,000 |
| Olympia Snowe Womens Leadership Ins | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Trustees of Phillips Academy | General & Unrestricted | $2,500 |
| Victoria Mansion | Annual Fund | $2,500 |
| Fishers Island Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Frick Collection | Capital Campaign | $2,000 |
| Mount Desert Nursing Association | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Neighborhood House Club | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Seven West Forty Third Street Foundation Inc | Restore Facade | $2,000 |
| St James Episcopal Church | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Friends of the Upper East Side Historic District I | General & Unrestricted | $1,625 |
| New York Landmarks Conservancy Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,625 |
| College of the Atlantic | Support to the Development Department | $1,500 |
| Frick Collection | General & Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Sir John Soanes Museum Foundation | 2024 Grant | $1,500 |
| Arts Center of Orange | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| British Schools and Universities Foundation Inc | For Support for American Friends of Eton College | $1,000 |
| Chapin School LTD | Annual Giving Fund | $1,000 |
| Grace Church School | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Brandywine Trust Company
Questions people ask
Does Valley Charitable Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Valley Charitable Trust give?
$336,143 in tax year 2024, across 53 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Valley Charitable Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists Brandywine Trust Company (Trustee).
What does Valley Charitable Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, arts and culture and environment and conservation.