Funder directory California WAYNE AND GLADYS VALLEY FOUNDATION

Private foundation · OAKLAND, CA · EIN 953203014

WAYNE AND GLADYS VALLEY FOUNDATION

✓ Accepts unsolicited applications

Typical grant

$16,000–$3,866,667

median $50,000

Giving (latest FY)

$63,067,474

53 grants · FY2025

Assets

$198,879,391

gives in CA, OR, VA

Education · 96%
How to apply — from their own filing

Application form & materials: APPLICATION 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.

Deadlines: NONE

Restrictions: NONE - PRIMARY CONSIDERATION IS GIVEN TO ORGANIZATIONS PRINCIPALLY SERVING THE EAST BAY AREA OF SAN FRANCISCO.

Contact: MR MICHAEL DESLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTO · 1939 HARRISON STREET SUITE 510, OAKLAND, CA, 946123532 · 5104666060

Recent grants (from FY2025 filing)
Grantee Purpose Amount
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · CORVALLIS, OR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLABORATIVE INNOVATION COMPLEX SECOND AND THIRD OF FIVE PAYMENTS $20,000,000
BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY · SAN JOSE, CA CONSTRUCTION OF WADE ACADEMIC HALL 1ST AND 2ND PAYMENTS OF 3 $8,000,000
CAL STATE EAST BAY EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION · HAYWARD, CA CONSTRUCTION OF APPLIED SCIENCES CENTER - THIRD OF THREE PAYMENT $5,000,000
OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION · CORVALLIS, OR ADDITIONAL FUNDING FOR OSU'S CHAIR IN MARINE BIOLOGY $5,000,000
UNIVERSITY CORPORATION OF SF STATE UNIVERSITY AKA SAN FRANCISCO STATE UNIVE · SAN FRANCISCO, CA SUPPORT OF EQUIPPING AND TECHNOLOGY FOR SCIENCE AND INNOVATION CENTER $5,000,000
BELLARMINE COLLEGE PREPARATORY · SAN JOSE, CA CONSTRUCTION OF WADE ACADEMIC HALL 3RD AND FINAL PAYMENT $4,000,000
HEAD-ROYCE SCHOOL · OAKLAND, CA RENOVATION OF LINCOLN SITE FOR STEM CENTER AND SCIENCE CLASSROOMS 2ND AND 3RD PAYMENTS $3,333,333
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA MARCHING BANK · BERKELEY, CA PURCHASE OF NEW INSTRUMENTS FOR THE BAND AND FOR TRAVELING EXPENSES $20,000
YMCA OF THE EAST BAY · BERKELEY, CA FOR EXPANSION OF M. ROBINSON BAKER EARLY CHILDHOOD LEARNING CENTER $300,000

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Source: IRS Form 990-PF e-file disclosure, fiscal year 2025 (public record under 26 U.S.C. §6104). Filings lag by their nature — verify current priorities and procedures with the foundation before applying. Represent this foundation and see an error? Tell us with the correction and source filing.