The Valentine Foundation Inc
Historical FunderKnoxville, Tennessee · EIN 88-1296442 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | PETER CLAUSSEN JR |
|---|---|
| Address | 422 W CUMBERLAND AVENUE, KNOXVILLE TN 379022301 |
| Phone | 8655259400 |
| WWW.VALENTINE-FOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | N/A |
| Deadlines | N/A |
| Restrictions | N/A |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Tennessee.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alano Club of Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Funding for the outdoor construction of a flatiron facility. | $15,000 |
| Knoxville Leadership Foundation | Knoxville, TN | Partial funding of the renovation project on the historic swan bakery building. | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Knoxville, TN | Partial funding of the painting project. | $10,000 |
| Connect Ministries | Knoxville, TN | Partial funding for assistance in purchasing new laptops and computer equipment. | $10,000 |
| Care Cuts | Knoxville, TN | General operating funding. | $10,000 |
| Olive Tree Early Learning Academy | Knoxville, TN | General operating funding. | $10,000 |
| Knoxville Habitat for Humanity | Knoxville, TN | Partial funding of construction phase 1 of the plains, including site clearing and erosion control. | $5,000 |
| The Change Center | Knoxville, TN | Capital project. | $2,500 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club of the Tennessee Valley | Knoxville, TN | Partial funding of asbestos remediation project. | $7,500 |
| Knox County Association of Baptists | Knoxville, TN | Partial funding of roof project. | $5,000 |
| Shangri LA Therapeutic Academy of Riding Inc | Lenoir City, TN | Partial funding to assist in the purchase of a new truck for the organization. | $5,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $77,500 | 11 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 7 |
| 2023 | $67,210 | 10 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 25, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601769349100750
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 88-1296442
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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