Valiant Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Valiant Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Indianapolis, Indiana. In tax year 2024 it gave $215,000 in 29 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 and the largest $33,000. 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$215,000
- Number of grants29
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$33,000
- Assets$4.8 million
- New grantees17%
Giving in 2024 was up from $89,000 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 | $89,000 | 45 | $4.5 million |
| 2024 | $215,000 | 29 | $4.8 million |
How to apply
Valiant Foundation Inc 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 Valiant Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Indiana.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 16 | $134,500 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $30,000 |
| New York | 6 | $20,500 |
| Florida | 1 | $20,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $1,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $1,000 |
| Nevada | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation | General | $33,000 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholm | General | $31,000 |
| Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Assoc | General | $30,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum | General | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne | General | $15,000 |
| Parkview Foundation | General | $12,000 |
| Maritime Industry Museum | General | $9,500 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank | General | $8,500 |
| NE Indiana Public Radio | General | $7,000 |
| Center for Excellence in Education | General | $5,000 |
| Fort Schuyler | General | $5,000 |
| Planned Parenthood | General | $5,000 |
| Turnstone Center for Disabled Children and Adults | General | $5,000 |
| St Mary's Church Soup Kitchen | General | $4,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Indianapolis | General | $3,000 |
| Boys & Girls Club Inc | General | $2,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | General | $2,000 |
| Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation | General | $2,000 |
| Erin's House | General | $2,000 |
| Fort Wayne Rescue Mission | General | $2,000 |
| Indianapolis Hebrew Congregation | General | $2,000 |
| Matthew 25 | General | $2,000 |
| Visiting Nurse Services of New York | General | $2,000 |
| Alzheimer's Research Association | General | $1,000 |
| Cystic FibrosisDetroit | General | $1,000 |
| Macular Degeneration Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Neurofibromatosis | General | $1,000 |
| American Parkison's Disease Foundation | General | $1,000 |
| Smile Train Inc | General | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Trust Company of Oxford
- Chad Gerson
- Brant Gardner
Questions people ask
Does Valiant Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Valiant Foundation Inc give?
$215,000 in tax year 2024, across 29 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Valiant Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Trust Company of Oxford (Trustee), Chad Gerson (Board Member) and Brant Gardner (Attorney/Partner).
What does Valiant Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, arts and culture and food and hunger.