Nurturing Young Minds & The Planet They Will Inherit
The Becky Valentine Foundation
Empowering future generations by investing in education, environmental stewardship, and wildlife conservation. By creating opportunities for young minds to thrive and protecting our natural world, we work toward a brighter, more sustainable future for all.
Our Founder
Becky Valentine
At the heart of our mission is the vision of Mrs. Rebecca Valentine. Her enduring legacy of generosity guides our work—from scholarships and youth development programs that open doors, to groundbreaking conservation science and boots on the ground ecosystem protection. Every initiative we support carries forward her belief in the power of opportunity to transform lives.
“[This scholarship] means the world to me. I'd never even thought about going to a graduate school and now I'm thinking about getting my Master's in Mechanical Engineering... [To be] given an opportunity like this is really life changing. It's really touching.”
Eliana Martinez, Valentine Scholarship recipient at Kettering University
Our Three Pillars
Education & Opportunity
Empowering under-resourced youth by opening pathways to quality education, essential resources, and brighter futures.
Ecology & Wildlife
Protecting critical marine ecosystems, terrestrial habitats, and vulnerable wildlife to ensure a healthy, thriving planet.
Targeted Philanthropy
Directing strategic, hyper-focused grants to high-impact initiatives that drive measurable, lasting change and need the catalytic funding.
Ready to join the mission?
We believe outside circumstances should never limit a student’s potential, and that preserving our planet’s natural splendor is a responsibility we all share. If you believe as we do, help us carry this mission forward.