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The Valley Community Foundation Inc

Derby, Connecticut  ·  EIN 841637102  ·  Private foundation

The Valley Community Foundation Inc is a Connecticut-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $2.0M in annual giving against $32.6M in assets. This page documents the 152 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for The Valley Community Foundation Inc — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$2.0M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$32.6M
Total assets
152
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Valley Community Foundation Inc funds

The Valley Community Foundation Inc's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, disability services, domestic violence, education, environment & conservation, and related causes.

Arts & CultureDisability ServicesDomestic ViolenceEducationEnvironment & ConservationFinancial EmpowermentFood & AgricultureHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & Homelessness

Populations it has supported include children, disabled, families, low-income communities, older adults.

childrendisabledfamilieslow-income communitiesolder adults

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Valley Community Foundation Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Various Tax-exempt Organizations
GENERAL PURPOSE
$2.0M2020
Various Tax-exempt Organizations
GENERAL PURPOSE
$1.8M2018
Various Tax-exempt Organizations
GENERAL PURPOSE
$1.7M2019
Housatonic Council Boy Scouts of America
SPECIAL DISTRIBUTION REQUEST FROM 11/15/21, ANNUAL ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTION, (3:3) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$298K2022
Oak Cliff Cemetery Association
QUARTERLY ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTION
$209K2022
Team Inc
GAIN PROGRAM - TO FILL FUNDING GAPS
Derby, CT$142K2024
Bhcare
GREAT GIVE, UMBRELLA CENTER FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SERVICES (UCDVS), GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
North Haven, CT$140K2024
Team Inc
FOR THE 2022 GREAT GIVE, TO SUPPORT THE DIAPER BANK, (3:3) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING INITIATIVE
$112K2022
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Vall
FOR THE 2022 GREAT GIVE, FOR THE CAPITAL PROJECT AS APPROVED BY SHAYE ROSCO, (3:3) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, FOR EXERGAME PURCHASE AND INST
$108K2022
Bhcare
TO SPONSOR A CHANCE TO SHINE, FOR THE 2022 GREAT GIVE FOR ADVERTISING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS, FOR THE 2022 GREAT GIVE
$95K2022
Life Health and Wellness Center Inc
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$60K2022
Oak Cliff Cemetery Association
QUARTERLY ENDOWMENT DISTRIBUTION
Seymour, CT$56K2023
Central Connecticut Coast YMCA
(3:3) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR VALLEY YMCA
$51K2022
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck Valley
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
Shelton, CT$51K2024
Online Journalism Project Inc
(3:3) GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR VALLEY INDY
$50K2022

The Valley Community Foundation Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$1.8M
2019$1.7M
2020$2.0M
2022$1.6M
2023$1.1M
2024$1.1M

How to apply for funding from The Valley Community Foundation Inc

The Valley Community Foundation Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at valleyfoundation.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Valley Community Foundation Inc

Does The Valley Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
The Valley Community Foundation Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Valley Community Foundation Inc fund?
The Valley Community Foundation Inc's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Various Tax-exempt Organizations, Various Tax-exempt Organizations, Various Tax-exempt Organizations. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Valley Community Foundation Inc give in grants?
The Valley Community Foundation Inc reported $2.0M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $9.3M over 152 grants.
Where is The Valley Community Foundation Inc located?
The Valley Community Foundation Inc is based in Derby, Connecticut. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 841637102.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Valley Community Foundation Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Valley Community Foundation Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.