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The Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation

Preselected recipients only Glenview, Illinois · EIN 261318367

The Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Glenview, Illinois. In tax year 2024 it gave $30,418 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $2,480 the year before.

94% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$2,4803$462,621
2024$30,41817$475,534

How to apply

The Joseph Valenti Jr 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 Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation funds

Where it gives

Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Illinois.

StateGrantsAmount
Illinois10$19,118
Delaware2$5,200
Florida3$4,000
New York1$2,000
Colorado1$100

Grants paid in 2024

All 17 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Loyola Academy
Wilmette, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$7,500
The 1916 Foundation
Montchanin, DE
Exempt purpose of organization$5,000
Boys Hope Girls Hope
Wilmette, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$2,500
Evans Scholars Founcation
Glenview, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$2,500
St Thomas More Catholic Church
Boynton Beach, FL
Exempt purpose of organization$2,500
Kellogg School of Manangement
Evanston, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$2,000
Olph Needy Family Fund
Glenview, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$2,000
Fordham University
New York, NY
Exempt purpose of organization$2,000
Northshore Country Club Employee Fo
Glenview, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$1,000
Delray Dunes Foundation
Boynton Beach FL, FL
Exempt purpose of organization$1,000
Saints JFX School
Wilmette, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$518
Our Lady of Perpetual Hope
Glenview, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$500
Pine Tree's Scotty Foundation
Boynton Beach, FL
Exempt purpose of organization$500
Golf Greater Org for Less Fortunate
Lake Bluff, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$350
Misericordia Foundation
Chicago, IL
Exempt purpose of organization$250
The B Foundation
Wilmington, DE
Exempt purpose of organization$200
Colorado Gives Foundation
Arvada, CO
Exempt purpose of organization$100

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does The Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?

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

How much does The Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation give?

$30,418 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs The Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Joseph E Valenti Jr (President), Jill L Valenti (Treasurer), Kate Valenti (Director) and Daniel Valenti (Director).

What does The Joseph Valenti Jr Family Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education.

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