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THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION

THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION

El Macero, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
68-0370358
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION

El Macero, CA, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
68-0370358
Private Foundation
Family Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker

AI Summary

The George and Lena Valente Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $603.5K in grants paid to 35 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given

$603.5K

2024
Grantees funded
35
Multi-year grantees
89%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

36

Median 1st year grant
$15K
Median 2nd year grant
$15K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
J
Jared Monez
Board Member
D
Drake Volkerts
Board Member
G
Gene Hume
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION?
No. THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION give?
THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in California, Michigan, and Nevada. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION awarded about 40 grants, totaling nearly $604 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include Yolo Hospice Inc, OKIZU FOUNDATION, and DAVIS COMMUNITY MEALS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION?
THE GEORGE AND LENA VALENTE FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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