The Deer Valley Foundation
Preselected recipients only
The Deer Valley Foundation is a private foundation in Kirtland, Ohio. In tax year 2025 it gave $19,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $4,000. 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$19,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$4,000
- Assets$417,152
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2025 was up from $17,860 the year before.
31% of its 2025 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 | $14,860 | 15 | $347,888 |
| 2024 | $17,860 | 14 | $376,267 |
| 2025 | $19,000 | 16 | $417,152 |
How to apply
The Deer 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 The Deer Valley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Michigan.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | 5 | $8,500 |
| Ohio | 8 | $8,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,000 |
| New York | 1 | $1,000 |
| Washington | 1 | $500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Les Cheneaux Com Foundation Les Cheneaux Com Foundation | Donation | $4,000 |
| Ethan Linberg Foundation Ethan Lindberg Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| Awt Foundation Awt Foundation | Donation | $2,000 |
| St Francis Xavier School St Francis Xavier School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Terrace Park PTO Terrace Park PTO | Donation | $1,000 |
| Special Operations Warrior Special Operations Warrior | Donation | $1,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders Doctors Without Borders | Donation | $1,000 |
| Womens Safe Womens Safe | Donation | $1,000 |
| Peter Maurin Center Peter Maurin Center | Donation | $1,000 |
| Hawken School Hawken School | Donation | $1,000 |
| Les Cheneaux Yacht Club Foundation Les Cheneaux Yacht Club Foundation | Donation | $1,000 |
| The Learning Nest the Learning Nest | Donation | $1,000 |
| World Vision World Vision | Donation | $500 |
| Kirtland Area Serv Council Kirtland Area Serv Council | Donation | $500 |
| Friends of Les Cheneaux Community L Friends of Les Cheneaux Community Library | Donation | $500 |
| Kirtland Public Library Kirtland Public Library | Donation | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Christopher W Horsburgh
- Christopher W Horsburgh Jr
- Christine M Horsburgh
Questions people ask
Does The Deer Valley Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does The Deer Valley Foundation give?
$19,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs The Deer Valley Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Christopher W Horsburgh (President), Christopher W Horsburgh Jr (Secretary) and Christine M Horsburgh (Treasurer).
What does The Deer Valley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.