The Valentine Foundation Inc
Accepts applications
The Valentine Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Knoxville, Tennessee. In tax year 2025 it gave $77,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $15,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$77,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$15,000
- Assets$919,276
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2025 was up from $10,000 the year before.
100% of its 2025 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 | $67,210 | 8 | $718,659 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 2 | $881,105 |
| 2025 | $77,500 | 8 | $919,276 |
How to apply
| Contact | Peter Claussen Jr 422 W Cumberland Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37902-2301 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (865) 525-9400 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 8 | $77,500 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alano Club of Knoxville | Funding for the outdoor construction of a flatiron facility. | $15,000 |
| Knoxville Leadership Foundation | Partial funding of the renovation project on the historic swan bakery building. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Partial funding of the painting project. | $10,000 |
| Connect Ministries | Partial funding for assistance in purchasing new laptops and computer equipment. | $10,000 |
| Care Cuts | General operating funding. | $10,000 |
| Olive Tree Early Learning Academy | General operating funding. | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Habitat for Humanity | Partial funding of construction phase 1 of the plains, including site clearing and erosion control. | $5,000 |
| The Change Center | Capital project. | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Peter Claussen Jr
- Bryan Wilson
- Seemah Singh
- Mary Katherine Wormsley
- Tammy White
Questions people ask
Does The Valentine Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Valentine Foundation Inc give?
$77,500 in tax year 2025, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Valentine Foundation Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Peter Claussen Jr (President & Secretary), Bryan Wilson (Secretary), Seemah Singh (Director) and Mary Katherine Wormsley (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.