Private foundation · Oakland, CA

Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation

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Typical grant size
$25K – $50K – $200K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
73
Repeat grantees
24
funded 2+ years

Application procedures · from 2023 990-PF

DeadlinesNONE
ContactMR MICHAEL DESLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTO · 5104666060
MaterialsAPPLICATION SHOULD INDICATE THE HISTORY OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EDUCATIONAL, RELIGIOUS, OR CHARITABLE PURPOSE AND INCLUDE THE PRIMARY AND/OR PURPOSE FOR WHICH THE GRANTS WILL BE USED.
RestrictionsNONE - PRIMARY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS PRINCIPALLY SERVING THE EAST BAY AREA OF SAN FRANCISCO.

Leadership · from 2023 990-PF

Michael D Desler
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
$363K
Richard M Kingsland
DIRECTOR/CFO/VICE PRES.
$274K
John V Stock
DIRECTOR
$37K
Tamara a Valley
CHAIR/PRESIDENT
$37K
Barbara B Lasalle
DIRECTOR
$37K
Carolyn a Worth
SECRETARY/ASST. VICE PRES.

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.

Payout rate · TY 2023
8.4%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'19
'20
'21
'22
'23
215
Total grants awarded
$153.9M
Total amount
$716K
Average grant
$13.3M
Largest grant

Giving by year

2023
$21.5M
42 grants
2022
$26.7M
47 grants
2021
$29.3M
41 grants
2020
$44.0M
35 grants
2019
$32.5M
50 grants

Top recipients

6 grants · OR · ✓ Exact match
$23.6M
Ucsf Foundationthat Man May See
2 grants · CA
$20.0M
Bishop O'dowd High School
2 grants · CA
$20.0M
3 grants · CA · ≈ likely match
$16.0M
1 grant · CA · ≈ likely match
$10.0M
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$10.0M
3 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$8.0M
2 grants · CA · ✓ Exact match
$7.5M
1 grant · CA · ✓ Exact match
$5.0M
1 grant · CA · ✓ Exact match
$5.0M

Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.

Recent grants · most recent filings first

Oregon State University Foundation
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION COMPLEX
OR · TY 2023
$10.0M
Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation
TOWARDS APPLIED SCIENCE CENTER
CA · TY 2023
$5.0M
Head-royce School
RENOVATION OF THE ACILITIES AT THE LINCOLN CHILD CENTER SITE(LIMITED TO THE TWO STEM BUILDINGS
CA · TY 2023
$1.7M
Schriners Hospital for Children Northern California
DEVELOPMENT OF NURSING CARE UNITS AND THE SURGICAL/OPERATING SUITE
CA · TY 2023
$1.3M
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
ST. JUDE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
TN · TY 2023
$1.0M
Hawai'i Catholic Community Foundation
RELIEF EFFORTS FOLLOWING AUGUST 2023 WILDFIRE VICTIMS IN THE LAHAINA AREA OF MAUI
HI · TY 2023
$500K
Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute
EQUIPPING AND FURNISHING THE MARINE ROBOTICS INSTRUMENTATION INTEGRATION AND TESTING FACILITY
CA · TY 2023
$365K
Order of Malta
EXPANSION OF THE MALTA MEDICAL CLINIC AT THE OAKLAND CATHEDRAL OF THE CHRIST THE LIGHT
CA · TY 2023
$250K
Gary Sinise Foundation
SPECIALLY ADAPTIVE VEHICLES, MOBILITY DEVICES, AND HOME MODIFICATIONS WITHIN CALIFORNIA
TN · TY 2023
$250K
The C4 Foundation
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE NAVY SEALS AND THEIR FAMILIES PROJECT
CA · TY 2023
$250K
Girls Inc of Alameda County
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE SIMPSON CENTER FOR GIRLS
CA · TY 2023
$100K
Roman Catholic Welfare Corporation of Oakland (face)
1/2 TUITION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
CA · TY 2023
$100K
Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream Foundation
ANNUAL SUPPORT FOR ALWAYS READING PROGRAM
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Boys and Girls Club of Alameda
FUNDING THE ELECTRONIC ARTS STUDIO PROJECT
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay Area
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET SUPPORT FOR THE THREE FYR 12/31/2022-2024
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Northern California Pga Foundation
TOWARDS OPERATING EXPENSES
CA · TY 2023
$50K
Oregon State University Foundation
THE OSU BASIC NEEDS CENTER FOR THE 2024 SCHOOL YEAR
OR · TY 2023
$50K
Hands of Hope
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$30K
Salvation Army
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
San Jose Mercury News Wish Book Fund
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Cristo Rey de LA Salle East Bay High School
GENERAL SUPPORT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Davis Street Community Center
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Early Alert Canines
OPERATING BUDGET SUPPORT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
St Vincent de Paul Village
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Society of St Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Mercy Retirement and Care Center
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Society of St Vincent de Paul Contra Costa County
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Oakland Soccer Club
OPERATING BUDGET FOR 2024 SEASON
CA · TY 2023
$25K
St Mary's Center
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Ucsf Benioff's Children's Hospital Foundation
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Berkeley Food and Housing
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Cornerstone Community Dev Corp Fmly Bldg Futures for Women & Children
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Fresh Start Surgical Gifts
FOR DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN TO RECEIVE RECONSTRUCTIVE AND PLASTIC SURGERY
CA · TY 2023
$25K
Creative Growth Art Center
ANNUAL BUDGET FOR LOCAL ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES
CA · TY 2023
$25K
United Service Organizations (uso)
CHRISTMAS GRANT
VA · TY 2023
$25K
The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation
BUDGET SUPPORT
CA · TY 2023
$15K
Marine Toys for Tots Foundation
CHRISTMAS GRANT
CA · TY 2023
$13K
Uc Berkeley Marching Band
SUPPORT PURCHASE OF NEW INSTRUMENTS FOR THE BAND
CA · TY 2023
$12K
Youth Tennis Advantage
SUPPORT FOR YOUTH PROGRAMS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Hopecam Inc
SUPPORT FOR BAY AREA CHILDREN WITH CANCER 20 YEARS OF HOPE COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Contra Costa Foster Friends
ANNUAL BUDGET SUPPORT
CA · TY 2023
$10K
White Phony Express
SUPPORT CAPITAL AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS
CA · TY 2023
$10K
Cardinal Newman High School
TOWARDS STUDENT LIFE CENTER AND LIBRARY
CA · TY 2022
$7.3M
University of California Davis Foundation
TOWARDS ALL SPECIES IMAGING CENTER
CA · TY 2022
$5.0M
Cal State East Bay Educational Foundation
TOWARDS APPLIED SCIENCE CENTER
CA · TY 2022
$5.0M
Oregon State University Foundation
TOWARDS RENOVATION OF RESER STADIUM
OR · TY 2022
$2.5M
St Jude Children's Research Hospital
ST. JUDE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
TN · TY 2022
$2.0M
Buck Institute for Research on Aging
1/3 TOWARDS A SIX-YEAR 'VALLEY FELLOWS FUND'
CA · TY 2022
$1.0M
Alameda County Deputy Sheriff's Activity League
TOWARDS FITNESS BARK FOR YOUTH AND ADULT SOCCER
CA · TY 2022
$750K
The Hidden Genius Project
TOWARDS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS FOR ITS BUILDING IN OAKLAND
CA · TY 2022
$400K

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.