Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc
Preselected recipients only
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc is a private foundation in New York, New York. In tax year 2025 it gave $30,000 in 21 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $3,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$30,000
- Number of grants21
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$3,000
- Assets$352,187
- New grantees10%
Giving in 2025 was down from $30,160 the year before.
10% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 26 | $681,175 |
| 2024 | $30,160 | 26 | $372,015 |
| 2025 | $30,000 | 21 | $352,187 |
How to apply
Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund 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 Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 9 | $14,150 |
| New York | 5 | $8,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Wyoming | 3 | $2,150 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,500 |
| Vermont | 1 | $1,200 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Defamation League | General support | $3,000 |
| Friends of the Governor's Mansion | General support | $2,500 |
| Heartgift Foundation | General support | $2,500 |
| Judicial Watch | General support | $2,500 |
| The Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd | General support | $2,500 |
| Central Texas Food Bank | General support | $2,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation | General support | $2,000 |
| Austin Animal Center | General support | $1,500 |
| Austin Pets Alive | General support | $1,500 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation | General support | $1,500 |
| Wounded Warrior Project | General support | $1,500 |
| Stark Mountain Foundation | General support | $1,200 |
| Friends of Pathways | General support | $1,000 |
| Office of Development | General support | $1,000 |
| Teton Country Library Foundation | General support | $1,000 |
| Oak Hill Fire Foundation | General support | $650 |
| Ridgewood Cemetery Association | General support | $500 |
| Texas Department of Public Safety Troopers Foundation | General support | $500 |
| The Garden Conservancy | General support | $500 |
| The Hill Country Garden Club | General support | $500 |
| National Museum of Wildlife Art | General support | $150 |
Officers and trustees
- John Valenstein
- Jane Valenstein
Questions people ask
Does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc give?
$30,000 in tax year 2025, across 21 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists John Valenstein (President) and Jane Valenstein (Treasurer).
What does Lawrence & Alice Valenstein Family Fund Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly animals and environment and conservation.