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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 95-3203014

Wayne and Gladys Valley Foundation

A private foundation in Oakland, CA. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 53 grants and $63.1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Sep 30, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Accepts applications

The return gives an application contact and rules, as below.

Contact
Mr Michael Desler Executive Directo
1939 Harrison Street Suite 510
Oakland, CA 946123532
(510) 466-6060
Form and 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.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $63,067,474

    Grants listed
    53
    Assets, end of year
    $198,879,391

  • Tax year 2023

    $21,515,701

    Grants listed
    42
    Assets, end of year
    $254,892,895

  • Tax year 2022

    $26,666,786

    Grants listed
    47
    Assets, end of year
    $262,282,186

  • Tax year 2021

    $29,288,667

    Grants listed
    41
    Assets, end of year
    $270,742,115

  • Tax year 2020

    $43,983,033

    Grants listed
    35
    Assets, end of year
    $331,724,155

  • Tax year 2019

    $32,455,333

    Grants listed
    50
    Assets, end of year
    $358,933,191

Grants paid in 2024

53 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    The construction of the collaborative innovation complex second and third of five payments

    $20,000,000
  2. Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CA

    Construction of wade academic hall 1st and 2nd payments of 3

    $8,000,000
  3. Cal State East Bay Educational FoundationHayward, CA

    Construction of applied sciences center - third of three payment

    $5,000,000
  4. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    Additional funding for osu's chair in marine biology

    $5,000,000
  5. University Corporation of SF State University aka San Francisco State UniveSan Francisco, CA

    Support of equipping and technology for science and innovation center

    $5,000,000
  6. Bellarmine College PreparatorySan Jose, CA

    Construction of wade academic hall 3rd and final payment

    $4,000,000
  7. Head-Royce SchoolOakland, CA

    Renovation of lincoln site for STEM center and science classrooms 2nd and 3rd payments

    $3,333,333
  8. Mercy High SchoolBurlingame, CA

    First of two payments for support of athletic and student life center

    $2,500,000
  9. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    Support for 4 endowments for professorships at osu's marine mammal institute

    $2,150,000
  10. Monterey Bay Aquarium Research InstituteMoss Landing, CA

    Equipping and furnishing the marine robotics instrumentation integration and testing facility final payment

    $2,134,966
  11. Schriners Hospital for Children Northern CaliforniaSacramento, CA

    Development of the nursing care units project first of two payments

    $1,250,000
  12. Buck Institute for Research on AgingNovato, CA

    2nd of 3 payments for valley fellows fund

    $1,000,000
  13. Dominican Sisters of Mission San JoseFremont, CA

    Support for capital projects hvac, sewer & water lines, fire line

    $750,000
  14. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Support for center for translational vascular services

    $510,008
  15. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    First of three payments for second valley fellows fund for biohealth sciences

    $500,000
  16. YMCA of the East BayBerkeley, CA

    For expansion of m. Robinson baker early childhood learning center

    $300,000
  17. All May See FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    1st of 2 payments for ophthalmology center for vision research institute campaign

    $250,000
  18. Bay ScholarsSan Francisco, CA

    Student scholarships (tuition assistance) for catholic high scools in bay area

    $250,000
  19. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    The OSU basic needs center for the 2025 school year

    $100,000
  20. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    The OSU basic needs center for the 2025-26 school year

    $100,000
  21. UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    Medicine fellowships in neurology neuromuscular medicine for three years

    $66,667
  22. Bio-Link DepotOakland, CA

    Support of donating and deliveries of scientific materals to steam educators for 2024.2025 school year

    $55,000
  23. Bio-Link DepotOakland, CA

    Support of donating and deliveries of scientific materals to steam educators for 2024.2025 school year

    $55,000
  24. Down Syndrome Connection of the Bay AreaDanville, CA

    First of three annual payments towards general operating budget

    $50,000
  25. Famiy Aid - Catholic Education (face) aka Roman Catholic Welfare Corp of OaOakland, CA

    General operating support

    $50,000
  26. Kristi Yamaguchi's Always Dream FoundationDanville, CA

    Annual support for always reading program - second year of 2 year payment

    $50,000
  27. Northern California Pga FoundationVacaville, CA

    The 2025 pga hope program in alameda and contra costa countries

    $50,000
  28. Hands of HopeYuba City, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $30,000
  29. Native Sons of the Golden WestSan Francisco, CA

    Support towards pediatric craniofacial center at children's hospital

    $30,000
  30. Berkeley Food and Housing Project DBA Insight HousingBerkeley, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  31. Cornerstone Community Dev Corp Fmly BLDG Futures for Women & ChildrenSan Leandro, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  32. Davis Street Community CenterSan Leandro, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  33. Fresh Start Surgical GiftsCarlsbad, CA

    Budget support for the surgery weekend program

    $25,000
  34. Mercy Retirement and Care CenterOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  35. Oakland Soccer ClubOakland, CA

    Enrollment fees and equipment for 2025 season

    $25,000
  36. Salvation Army - Alameda County CommandOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  37. San Jose Mercury News Wish Book Fund Inc aka the Mercury News Wish Book FunWalnut Creek, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  38. Society of St Vincent de Paul of Alameda CountyOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  39. Society of St Vindent de Paul of Contra C CntyPittsburg, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  40. St Mary's CenterOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  41. St Vincent de Paul Village DBA Father Joe's VillagesSan Diego, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  42. UCSF Benioff's Children's Hospital FoundationOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  43. United Service Organizations (USO)Arlington, VA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $25,000
  44. Friends of Peralta HaciendaOakland, CA

    Support for youth programs

    $20,000
  45. Oakland Catholic WorkerOakland, CA

    General operating budget support

    $20,000
  46. Oakland Catholic WorkerOakland, CA

    General operating budget support

    $20,000
  47. University of California Marching BankBerkeley, CA

    Purchase of new instruments for the band and for traveling expenses

    $20,000
  48. East Bay Center for the Performing ArtsRichmond, CA

    General operating support

    $15,000
  49. The Nephrotic Syndrome Foundation aka Social Good FundAlamo, CA

    Budget for thermometer program and backpacks of hope programs

    $15,000
  50. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Christmas grant for 2024 for general operating support

    $12,500
  51. Bread and RosesCorte Madera, CA

    Support for 'more music project: enhancing lives with performing arts - one time grant

    $10,000
  52. Hopecam IncReston, VA

    Budget support for twenty years of hope project in bay-area

    $10,000
  53. Oakland Catholic Diocese of Oakland aka Roman Catholic Welfare Corp of OaklOakland, CA

    Additional amount towards bill ford cyo scholarship fund

    $10,000

Approved for future payment

50 grants

Approved in 2024 and not yet paid.

  1. UC Davis FoundationDavis, CA

    General operating expenses

    $40,000,000
  2. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    Budget support for the basic needs center for the 2025-2026 year

    $31,000,000
  3. Cal Poly State University FoundationSan Luis Obispo, CA

    Construction of the animal health center

    $11,000,000
  4. Gladstone InstitutesSan Francisco, CA

    General operating expenses

    $10,000,000
  5. Salk Institute for Biological StudiesLa Jolla, CA

    General operating expenses

    $10,000,000
  6. UCSF Foundation- ChoriSan Francisco, CA

    General operating expenses

    $10,000,000
  7. Salesian College PreparatoryRichmond, CA

    Help for construction of new student activity center/gym; to calcel grant 19-036 for $6,000,000 and replace that grant with this one

    $9,000,000
  8. UC San Diego FoundationLa Jolla, CA

    General operating expenses

    $8,000,000
  9. University of San FranciscoSan Francisco, CA

    General operating expenses

    $7,000,000
  10. UCSF Foundation-Vascular ScienceSan Francisco, CA

    Heart and vascular center operating expenses

    $6,989,993
  11. Mercy High SchoolBurlingame, CA

    Second of two payments for support of athletic and student life center

    $2,500,000
  12. Saint Mary's College of CaliforniaMorage, CA

    General operating expenses

    $2,500,000
  13. Diocese of Oakland Department of Catholic SchoolsOakland, CA

    General operating expenses

    $2,000,000
  14. Holy Names High SchoolOakland, CA

    Support for a 10,000 square foot, $8.6m gym

    $2,000,000
  15. Oregon State University FoundationCorvallis, OR

    Budget support for the basic needs center for the 2023-24 year

    $1,750,000
  16. Buck Institute for Research on AgingNovato, CA

    3rd of 3 payments for valley fellows fund

    $1,000,000
  17. Oakland Children's FairylandOakland, CA

    General operating expenses

    $1,000,000
  18. Saint James the Apostle Catholic ChurchOakland, CA

    General operating expenses

    $1,000,000
  19. C4 FoundationCoronado, CA

    Support for construction of six bungalows in san diego county

    $500,000
  20. George Mark Children's HouseSan Leandro, CA

    Playground capital renovation project - $1.6m

    $500,000
  21. Saint Patrick ParishOakland, CA

    General operating expenses

    $500,000
  22. Face aka Roman Catholic Welfare Corp of OaklandOakland, CA

    Four year grant to face in honor of bishop cummins

    $400,000
  23. Bay ScholarsSan Francisco, CA

    Student scholarships (tuition assistance) for catholic high scools in bay area

    $250,000
  24. Cancer Support CommunityWashington, DC

    General operating expenses

    $250,000
  25. UCSF - All May See aka UCSF FoundationSan Francisco, CA

    For vision research initiative campaign

    $250,000
  26. St Mary's CenterOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $225,000
  27. Assumption SchoolSan Leandro, CA

    Replace the hvac/ventilation system; asbestos abatement and asphalt repair

    $200,000
  28. Intrepid Fallen Heroes FundNew York, NY

    Budget support to replace treatment equipment at camp pendleton

    $200,000
  29. La Clinica de la RazaOakland, CA

    General operating expenses

    $150,000
  30. UCSF Nuerology ClinicSan Francisco, CA

    General operating expenses

    $133,333
  31. Down Syndrome Connection of the East BayDanville, CA

    3 year support for operating expenses

    $100,000
  32. St Joseph SchoolPinole, CA

    To upgrade the school fields/playground

    $100,000
  33. Lion's Blind CenterAbsecon, NJ

    General operating expenses

    $70,000
  34. St John the Baptist SchoolEl Cerrito, CA

    Playground renovation and remodel - $630k

    $50,000
  35. St Joseph Catholic ChurchFermont, CA

    Repair and restore the museum building's exterior plaster, windows and doors

    $50,000
  36. St Joachim SchoolHayward, CA

    Replacement and installation of four side basketball backboards

    $35,000
  37. Hands of HopeYuba City, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $30,000
  38. Berkeley Food and Housing Project DBA Insight HousingBerkeley, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  39. Buidling Futures with Women & ChildrenSan Leandro, CA

    General operating expenses

    $25,000
  40. Cornerstone Community Development Corp aka Building Futures for Women and CSan Leandro, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  41. Davis Street Community CenterSan Leandro, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  42. Mercy Retirement and Care CenterOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  43. Salvation Army - Alameda County CommandOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  44. San Jose Mercury News Wish Book FundWalnut Creek, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  45. Society of St Vincent de Paul of Alameda CountyOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  46. Society of St Vincent de Paul of Contra Costa CountyPittsburg, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  47. St Vincent de Paul Village IncSan Diego, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  48. UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals FoundationOakland, CA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  49. United Service Organizations IncArlington, VA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $25,000
  50. Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA

    Christmas grant for 2025 for general operating support

    $12,500

Where the money goes

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

  1. Education12 grants $33,786,67596% of the total
  2. Social science1 grant $1,000,0003% of the total
  3. Human services4 grants $365,0001% of the total
  4. Philanthropy and grantmaking2 grants $62,500<1% of the total
  5. Health1 grant $50,000<1% of the total
  6. Arts and culture2 grants $35,000<1% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $25,000<1% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. California45 grants $35,182,474
  2. Oregon6 grants $27,850,000
  3. Virginia2 grants $35,000

Officers, directors and trustees

5 people as filed

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

  • Tamara A ValleyCHAIR/PRESIDENT Hours 10Pay $37,000
  • Barbara B LasalleDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $37,000
  • John V StockDIRECTOR Hours 10Pay $37,000
  • Michael D DeslerEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Hours 40Pay $353,034
  • Richard M KingslandDIRECTOR/CFO/VICE PRES. Hours 40Pay $273,878

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