Valerious Family Foundation

EIN 85-4325624 Β· VA Β· NTEE T22

Invitation only Typical grant ~$3.8K Funds in IL, CO, MN
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Giving Profile

In 2025, Valerious Family Foundation based in VA paid 6 grants totaling $27.5K to 6 organizations across 3 states. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $10K, with a median of $3.8K. Its largest recipients included FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, LAMBS FARMS, and PROVIDENCE FARM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. The foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” giving is by invitation only.

Foundation at a Glance

Total assets
$1,477,177
Giving (latest yr)
$27,500
Filing year
2025
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$3.8K
Recipients
6
States reached
3
Officers/trustees
6
Unsolicited applications
No β€” invitation only

Where the Money Goes

Top recipients

  • Friends of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences$10,000
  • Lambs Farms$5,000
  • Providence Farm Community Foundation$5,000
  • Aspen Hope Center$2,500
  • Countryside Montessori School Inc$2,500

Where grants went

  • Illinois$22,500 Β· 4 grants
  • Colorado$2,500 Β· 1 grant
  • Minnesota$2,500 Β· 1 grant

Grants Paid (6)

Friends of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences
Chicago, IL
Dr. Barbara Valerious Memorial Scholarship
$10,000
Lambs Farms
Liberty, IL
General Support
$5,000
Providence Farm Community Foundation
Northbrook, IL
General Support
$5,000
Aspen Hope Center
Basalt, CO
General Support
$2,500
Countryside Montessori School Inc
Northbrook, IL
General Support
$2,500
Saint Mary's University of MN
Winona, MN
General Support
$2,500

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FAQFrequently Asked Questions

No. Valerious Family Foundation does not accept unsolicited applications β€” its grantmaking is by invitation only. Cultivating a relationship or securing an introduction is typically required.

Valerious Family Foundation is classified as a Education funder. Schools, universities, scholarships, and educational programs. Its recent grants reached organizations across 3 states.

In its most recent filing, Valerious Family Foundation reported 6 itemized grants totaling $27.5K. Individual grants ranged from $2.5K to $10K (median $3.8K).

Recent recipients include FRIENDS OF THE CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES, LAMBS FARMS, PROVIDENCE FARM COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, among 6 organizations in total. The full grant list is on this page.

Valerious Family Foundation is a private foundation based in Virginia, per its IRS 990-PF filing.

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