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THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Derby, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-1637102
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC

Derby, CT, US
501(c)3
EIN
84-1637102
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

2004

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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Grantmaker
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The Valley Community Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. With a total of $1.1 million in grants paid to 58 grantees in 2024, the foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO MAKE THE VALLEY A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK, BOTH NOW AND IN THE FUTURE, BY CONNECTING PRIVATE PHILANTHROPY TO THE LONG-TERM PUBLIC GOOD OF THE VALLEY.
Total Funding Given

$1.1M

2024
Grantees funded
58
Multi-year grantees
57%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

45

Median 1st year grant
$20K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
$142.5K
S
Sharon Closius
Board Member
T
Terry Jones
Board Member
C
Christopher Grizzle
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
No. THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC give?
THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in Connecticut, Texas, and New York. 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 VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $20 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2024, THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 50 grants, totaling nearly $1.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include BHcare Inc, TEAM INC, and OAK CLIFF CEMETERY C/O BARBARA LYNES TREASURER. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC?
THE VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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