The Valentine Charitable Foundation Incorporated
This organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting charitable purposes, primarily through grants to religious and faith-based organizations. Its mission centers on aiding various community service initiatives, with a particular emphasis on supporting vulnerable populations and international relief efforts. The foundation predominantly funds organizations that engage in faith-based activities, reflecting its commitment to religious values and community service. While it primarily operates in Virginia, its funding also extends to organizations in other states.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Faith-based or church-affiliated organizations (often Christian) with demonstrable programs or partnerships in Virginia and capacity to manage mid-size grants; organizations that can be introduced through local or trustee networks.
Good Fit
- • Primary program activity or offices based in Virginia or strong in-state partnerships.
- • Religious, seminary, campus ministry, or faith-based service orientation.
- • Track record handling grants in the $10k–$120k range.
- • Introductions or endorsement from local leaders, trustees, or known intermediaries.
- • Evidence of alignment with prior grantees (seminary support, faith-based human services, international relief partners).
Geography
Observed giving is heavily concentrated in Virginia: 90% of 2024 dollars went to VA even though recipients appeared in four states.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows 21 distinct grantees and the three-year history grew from 12 to 21 recipients, with a substantive mix of repeat (about 10) and many new recipients, indicating a broad recipient set for this foundation.
New Applicants
The foundation states it funds only preselected applicants (no open application), which raises barriers, but filings show about half of 2024 grantees were new entrants, so unfamiliar organizations can be admitted via invitation or referral even though no public submission path exists.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
