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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-0478828

Valhalla Foundation

A private foundation in Woodside, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 80 grants and $131.7 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

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The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $131,719,936

    Grants listed
    80
    Assets, end of year
    $527,054,705

  • Tax year 2023

    $113,185,411

    Grants listed
    82
    Assets, end of year
    $602,326,886

  • Tax year 2022

    $81,855,283

    Grants listed
    64
    Assets, end of year
    $638,333,924

  • Tax year 2021

    $60,145,383

    Grants listed
    56
    Assets, end of year
    $839,554,681

  • Tax year 2020

    $54,619,959

    Grants listed
    54
    Assets, end of year
    $798,059,895

  • Tax year 2019

    $20,995,878

    Grants listed
    26
    Assets, end of year
    $338,737,521

Grants paid in 2024

80 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Blue Meridian PartnersNew York, NY

    Collaborative philanthropy initiative

    $10,000,000
  2. Rand CorporationSanta Monica, CA

    Project canary, an artificial intelligence safety initiative

    $10,000,000
  3. Environmental Defense FundNew York, NY

    Methane, agriculture, and clean air initiatives

    $8,500,000
  4. City FundBeaverton, OR

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $8,333,334
  5. Charter School Growth FundDenver, CO

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $7,000,000
  6. Marshall University FoundationHuntington, WV

    Post-secondary education initiative

    $6,500,000
  7. Windward FundWashington, DC

    Methane initiatives

    $6,500,000
  8. KIPP FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $6,000,000
  9. Avina AmericasWashington, DC

    Mapbiomas

    $5,000,000
  10. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Medical research initiatives

    $4,709,000
  11. Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY

    Platform for agriculture and climate transformation

    $4,000,000
  12. Harvard Business SchoolBoston, MA

    Digital, data, and design institute

    $3,633,333
  13. Great Barrier Reef Foundation USAWashington, DC

    Ocean conservation initiatives

    $3,000,000
  14. Ted FoundationNew York, NY

    Scaling collaborative philanthropy initiatives

    $3,000,000
  15. One Acre FundHighland Park, IL

    Scaling international development programs

    $2,940,000
  16. Waterford InstituteTaylorsville, UT

    Scaling kindergarten readiness programs

    $2,416,000
  17. Leading EducatorsChicago, IL

    K-12 teacher professional development programs

    $2,150,000
  18. Code for AmericaSan Francisco, CA

    Improving government programs and policies

    $2,000,000
  19. Crisis Text LineNew York, NY

    Scaling mental health programs

    $2,000,000
  20. Global Fishing WatchWashington, DC

    Ocean conservation initiatives

    $2,000,000
  21. Reach Out and ReadBoston, MA

    Early childhood literacy programs

    $2,000,000
  22. UC Berkeley FoundationBerkeley, CA

    Innovative genomics institute

    $2,000,000
  23. Zero to ThreeWashington, DC

    Healthysteps, an early childhood development initiative

    $2,000,000
  24. International Refugee Assistance ProjectNew York, NY

    Advocacy for refugees and displaced persons

    $1,666,667
  25. The University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Data science education field-building initiatives

    $1,455,000
  26. Centering Healthcare InstituteBoston, MA

    Maternal and early childhood healthcare initiatives

    $1,256,000
  27. Destination HomeSan Jose, CA

    Homelessness prevention programs

    $1,200,000
  28. Nurse-Family PartnershipDenver, CO

    Scaling early childhood development programs

    $1,200,000
  29. DonorschooseNew York, NY

    Support public school teachers and educational programs

    $1,150,000
  30. DignitymovesSan Francisco, CA

    Homelessness prevention and interim shelter programs

    $1,000,000
  31. Every CurePhiladelphia, PA

    Increasing access to lifesaving medications

    $1,000,000
  32. Rockefeller Philanthropy AdvisorsNew York, NY

    Promise venture studio, an early childhood field-building initiative

    $1,000,000
  33. Think of USWashington, DC

    General support - foster youth initiatives

    $1,000,000
  34. Woodwell Climate Research CenterFalmouth, MA

    Arctic permafrost program

    $1,000,000
  35. Second Harvest of Silicon ValleySan Jose, CA

    Hunger prevention programs

    $900,000
  36. Whitehead InstituteCambridge, MA

    Medical research fellows program

    $900,000
  37. Alliance for Early SuccessWashington, DC

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $850,000
  38. National Center for Civic InnovationNew York, NY

    Coursekata, a data science education initiative

    $800,000
  39. International Medical CorpsLos Angeles, CA

    Humanitarian relief - general operating support

    $750,000
  40. Teachers College Columbia UniversityNew York, NY

    Baby's first years, an early childhood research initiative

    $700,000
  41. SirumPalo Alto, CA

    Improve access to medication

    $600,000
  42. Center for Policing EquityLos Angeles, CA

    Evidence-based approaches to social justice, cultural, and policy change

    $500,000
  43. Imagine WorldwideSan Francisco, CA

    Scaling international educational programs

    $500,000
  44. New Venture FundWashington, DC

    Clean slate initiative, criminal justice system reform

    $500,000
  45. Silicon Schools FundStanford, CA

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $500,000
  46. The Bridgespan GroupBoston, MA

    Scaling collaborative philanthropy initiatives

    $500,000
  47. University of California Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA

    Introduction to data science, a data science education initiative

    $500,000
  48. Vanderbilt UniversityNashville, TN

    Prenatal-to-3 policy impact center, an early childhood research and policy initiative

    $500,000
  49. Start EarlyChicago, IL

    First five years fund, an early childhood policy initiative

    $400,000
  50. The Hunt InstituteCary, NC

    Early childhood field-building initiative

    $400,000
  51. Boys Hope Girls Hope InternationalBridgeton, MO

    General operating support - educational programs

    $333,334
  52. New York UniversityNew York, NY

    Scaling parentcorps, an early childhood development program

    $329,100
  53. Feeding San DiegoSan Diego, CA

    Hunger prevention programs

    $300,000
  54. Institute for Child SuccessGreenville, SC

    Early childhood development field-building initiative

    $300,000
  55. AvanceSan Antonio, TX

    Early childhood parent education services

    $250,000
  56. Urban InstituteWashington, DC

    Impact measurement initiative

    $230,951
  57. Noora HealthSan Francisco, CA

    Care companion programs

    $166,667
  58. Foundation for Excellence in EducationTallahassee, FL

    Data science education field-building initiatives

    $150,000
  59. Computer History MuseumMountain View, CA

    General operating support - educational programs

    $120,000
  60. Eastside College Preparatory SchoolE Palo Alto, CA

    General support - educational programs

    $105,000
  61. Sunflower Star LaboratoryMoss Landing, CA

    Ocean conservation research

    $102,500
  62. BABY2BABYLos Angeles, CA

    Support for low-income families with young children

    $100,000
  63. Community Food Bank of Southern ArizonaTucson, AZ

    Hunger prevention programs

    $100,000
  64. Feeding AmericaChicago, IL

    Hunger prevention programs

    $100,000
  65. Puente de la Costa SurPescadero, CA

    Promoting and advocating for equitable access to education, health, and economic security

    $100,000
  66. Save the Redwoods LeagueSan Francisco, CA

    General support - conservation initiatives

    $63,000
  67. Early Learning SolutionsStanford, CA

    Scaling early childhood math programs

    $62,500
  68. Boys and Girls Club of the CoastsideHalf Moon Bay, CA

    General operating support - educational programs

    $60,000
  69. Coastside HopeHalf Moon Bay, CA

    General operating support - community programs

    $60,000
  70. Renaissance PhilanthropyBaltimore, MD

    K-12 education field-building initiative

    $60,000
  71. Digital Promise GlobalWashington, DC

    K-12 education field-building initiative

    $57,000
  72. Concord ConsortiumConcord, MA

    Data science education field-building initiatives

    $50,000
  73. Sempervirens FundMountain View, CA

    General support - conservation initiatives

    $31,500
  74. Woodside Community FoundationWoodside, CA

    Trail fund and conservation initiatives

    $24,900
  75. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara CountySanta Barbara, CA

    General support - conservation initiatives

    $20,000
  76. TalkingpointsSan Francisco, CA

    Scaling family engagement technology platform

    $10,000
  77. Quechua BenefitLake Oswego, OR

    General support - social justice programs

    $6,300
  78. Wikimedia FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    General support - public interest media

    $6,300
  79. Woodside-Portola Valley Fire Protection FoundationWoodside, CA

    Fire prevention and conservation initiatives

    $6,300
  80. KqedSan Francisco, CA

    General operating support - public interest media

    $5,250

Approved for future payment

9 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. City FundBeaverton, OR

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $25,000,000
  2. Windward FundWashington, DC

    Methane initiatives

    $23,500,000
  3. Ted FoundationNew York, NY

    Scaling collaborative philanthropy initiatives

    $12,000,000
  4. Every CurePhiladelphia, PA

    Increasing access to lifesaving medications

    $9,000,000
  5. KIPP FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Scaling high quality public schools

    $6,000,000
  6. Boys Hope Girls Hope InternationalBridgeton, MO

    General operating support - educational programs

    $1,666,666
  7. Institute for Child SuccessGreenville, SC

    Early childhood development field-building initiative

    $300,000
  8. Early Learning SolutionsStanford, CA

    Scaling early childhood math programs

    $187,500
  9. The University of ChicagoChicago, IL

    Data science education field-building initiatives

    $110,000

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. Education14 grants $25,014,40022% of the total
  2. Environment9 grants $20,717,00018% of the total
  3. Philanthropy and grantmaking5 grants $20,358,23418% of the total
  4. Human services6 grants $14,832,66713% of the total
  5. Public affairs1 grant $10,000,0009% of the total
  6. International aid5 grants $8,753,3008% of the total
  7. 10 other causes19 grants $15,198,86813% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. New York12 grants $34,145,767
  2. California32 grants $32,502,917
  3. District of Columbia10 grants $21,137,951
  4. Massachusetts7 grants $9,339,333
  5. Virginia1 grant $8,333,334
  6. Colorado2 grants $8,200,000
  7. West Virginia1 grant $6,500,000
  8. Illinois4 grants $4,895,000
  9. Utah1 grant $2,416,000
  10. Louisiana1 grant $2,150,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • H Signe OstbyBOARD CHAIR Hours 4Pay $0
  • Scott D CookTREASURER Hours 2Pay $0
  • Alex TermanSECRETARY Hours 2Pay $0
  • Amy RoddeINTERIM PRESIDENT (THRU 1/2024) Hours 40Pay $0
  • Sara AllanPRESIDENT Hours 40Pay $0

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