The George and Lena Valente Foundation

EIN 680370358

West Sacramento, CA 95691 |(916) 832-9177

https://WWW.VALENTEFOUNDATION.ORG
Total Given 2016–2024
$5.3M
233 grants · $590K avg/year
based on 9 yrs of IRS 990-PF records on file
$100K+/yr
local funder
capacity
$20K
typical small grants · $10K–$25K
grant size
81%
deep partner · 42/52 multi-year
repeat
$11.9M
Assets (2024)
52
Distinct Recipients

Focus Areas

Education Health Human Services Youth Development Science & Research

Application Information

Accepts Unsolicited Proposals No — Preselected Only
Phone (916) 832-9177

Financial Trends

Giving Over Time

Total Assets Over Time

View financial data as table
YearTotal GivingTotal AssetsRevenueGrants
2016 $692K $12.5M $791K 25
2017 $690K $12.7M $346K 31
2018 $678K $136K $339K 32
2020 $121K $13.1M $202K 4
2021 $1.2M $13.6M $897K 34
2022 $728K $10.1M $380K 35
2023 $600K $10.1M $238K 36
2024 $604K $11.9M $354K 36

Grant Size Distribution

Based on 233 grants on record

Minimum
$1K
25th Pctl
$10K
Median
$20K
Average
$23K
75th Pctl
$25K
Maximum
$120K

Geographic Distribution

US Grant Distribution Map

Officers & Directors

LV
Linda L Volkerts 8+ yrs
President Leadership
KV
Keith Volkerts 8+ yrs
Vice President/Secretary Leadership
GH
Gene Hume 8+ yrs
Treasurer Leadership
DR
Denise Rose 8+ yrs
Board Member
TP
Theresa Pepin 8+ yrs
Board Member
DV
Drake Volkerts 8+ yrs
Board Member
JM
Jared Monez 8+ yrs
Board Member

Grants Awarded (233 total)

Purpose
Uc Davis School of Medicine Sacramento, CA $120,000 MEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCH 2021
Ucd Mind Institute Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2022
Ucd Mind Institute Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2020
Ucd Mind Institute Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2021
Yolo Hospice Davis, CA $100,000 HOSPICE CARE 2021
Uc Davis Medical Center Mind Institute Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2016
Uc Davis School of Medicine Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2016
Uc Davis Medical Center Mind Institute Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2017
Uc Davis Medical Center Mind Institute Sacramento, CA $100,000 MEDICAL RESEARCH 2018
Yolo Cares Davis, CA $75,000 HOSPICE CARE 2022
Uc Davis School of Medicine Sacramento, CA $60,000 MEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHPROGRAM FUNDINGMEDICAL RESEARCH 2022
Christian Brothers High School Sacramento, CA $60,000 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2021
Cristo Rey High School Sacramento, CA $60,000 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2021
Yolo Food Bank Woodland, CA $60,000 FOOD CLOSET PROGRAM 2021
Uc Davis School of Medicine Sacramento, CA $60,000 MEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCH 2023
Uc Davis School of Medicine Sacramento, CA $60,000 MEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCHMEDICAL RESEARCH 2024
Yolo Crisis Nursery Davis, CA $55,000 PROGRAM OPERATIONS 2021
Davis Community Meals Davis, CA $50,000 FOOD & SHELTER PROGRAMSFOOD PROGRAMS 2021
Okizu Foundation Novato, CA $50,000 FAMILY SUPPORT FOR CANCER PATIENTS 2021
Sacrameto Community Region Foundation Sacramento, CA $50,000 PROGRAM FUNDING 2021
Yolo Hospice Davis, CA $50,000 HOSPICE CARE 2023
Yolo Hospice Davis, CA $50,000 PROGRAM FUNDING 2024
Joshua'S House Sacramento, CA $50,000 PROGRAM FUNDING 2024
University of New Mexico Albuquerque, NM $50,000 EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS 2016
Senior Citizens of Davis California Davis, CA $50,000 SENIOR PROGRAMS 2016