Christmas Valley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Christmas Valley Foundation is a private foundation in Wildwood, Missouri. In tax year 2024 it gave $274,550 in 42 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. 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$274,550
- Number of grants42
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees46%
Giving in 2024 was down from $324,950 the year before.
46% 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 year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $324,950 | 39 | $5.7 million |
| 2024 | $274,550 | 42 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
Christmas Valley 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 Christmas Valley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 8 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 31 | $211,800 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $15,250 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $15,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $15,000 |
| California | 2 | $6,000 |
| Illinois | 1 | $5,500 |
| New York | 1 | $5,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Today & Tomorrow Scholarship | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $35,000 |
| St Louis Zoo Association | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $30,000 |
| St Louis Children's Hospital Foundation | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $20,000 |
| St Alban Roe | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $17,000 |
| Homeowners Foundation Inc | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $15,000 |
| Duo Dogs | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $11,000 |
| GGC Missouri | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,500 |
| American Enterprise Inst | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Charitable Distributions | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Jag - Mo | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| Manna Food Bank | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $10,000 |
| St Louis Catholic Academy | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $8,000 |
| St Martins Episcopal Church | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $6,000 |
| The Community House | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,500 |
| Americorp SJC | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Archbishop Gala for Today & Tomorrow Edu | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ballet 314 | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| BJC Hospice | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Circle of Concern | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| French Broad River Academy | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Oxfest Charities | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Ranken Jordan | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| St Patricks Center | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| The Carver Project | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| United Friends of the Children | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $5,000 |
| Friends of Children With Cancer | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| St Louis Art Museum | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| The Muny | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $2,500 |
| Baby to Baby | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Individual | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Forest Park Forever | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Missouri Historical Society | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Roaring Fork Conservancy | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Siteman Cancer Center | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| St Louis Area Foodbank | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $1,000 |
| Greater St Louis Honor Flight | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Hospice Compassous | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $500 |
| Slaco | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $300 |
| Augusta Plein Aire Art Festival | To further recipient's charitable purpose | $250 |
Officers and trustees
- John A Virant Jr
- John A Virant III
- Mary Ann Virant
Questions people ask
Does Christmas Valley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Christmas Valley Foundation give?
$274,550 in tax year 2024, across 42 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Christmas Valley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists John A Virant Jr (Trustee), John A Virant III (Trustee) and Mary Ann Virant (Trustee).
What does Christmas Valley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and health.