Private foundation · EIN 45-6558348 · Wildwood, Missouri · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Christmas Valley Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 42 grants paid, $275K total, median $5,000. 74% of grants stayed in Missouri.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
42
$275K
Median grant
$5,000
Stays in MO
74%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$12M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 41 of 42 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
Today & Tomorrow ScholarshipSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$35K
St Louis Zoo AssociationSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$30K
St Louis Children's Hospital FoundationSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$20K
St Alban RoeGlencoe, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$17K
Homeowners Foundation IncHutto, TXTo further recipient's charitable purpose$15K
Duo DogsSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$11K
Ggc MissouriSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$11K
American Enterprise InstWashington, DCTo further recipient's charitable purpose$10K
Charitable DistributionsSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$10K
Jag - MoFair Grove, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$10K
Manna Food BankAsheville, NCTo further recipient's charitable purpose$10K
St Louis Catholic AcademySt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$8,000
St Martins Episcopal ChurchSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$6,000
The Community HouseHinsdale, ILTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,500
Americorp SjcWashington, DCTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Archbishop Gala for Today & Tomorrow EduSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Ballet 314St Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Bjc HospiceSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Circle of ConcernValley Park, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Doctors Without BordersNew York, NYTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
French Broad River AcademyAsheville, NCTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Oxfest CharitiesWashington, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Ranken JordanMaryland Heights, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
St Patricks CenterSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
The Carver ProjectSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
United Friends of the ChildrenLos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose$5,000
Friends of Children With CancerSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$2,500
St Louis Art MuseumSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$2,500
The MunySt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$2,500
Baby to BabyLos Angeles, CATo further recipient's charitable purpose$1,000
Forest Park ForeverSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$1,000
Missouri Historical SocietySt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$1,000
Roaring Fork ConservancyBasalt, COTo further recipient's charitable purpose$1,000
Siteman Cancer CenterSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$1,000
St Louis Area FoodbankBridgeton, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$1,000
Greater St Louis Honor FlightSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$500
Hospice CompassousCreve Coeur, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$500
SlacoSt Louis, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$300
Augusta Plein Aire Art FestivalAugusta, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$250
ChaminadeFrontenac, MOTo further recipient's charitable purpose$250
National Park FoundationWashington, DCTo further recipient's charitable purpose$250

By state: Missouri 31 · District of Columbia 3 · North Carolina 2 · Texas 1 · California 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

Christmas Valley Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Wildwood, Missouri, administered in care of John a Virant Ttee, tax-exempt since 2012. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Christmas Valley Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Christmas Valley Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $275K across 42 grants, a median of $5,000.

Where does Christmas Valley Foundation give?

Missouri (31 grants), District of Columbia (3 grants), North Carolina (2 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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