Our Mission
Rebecca "Becky" Valentine
Founder
(1914-2017)
Rooted in purpose. Growing for the future.
The Becky Valentine Foundation honors a legacy built on resilience, independence, and generosity.
At the age of 14, Becky Valentine left a troubled home and boarded a train to California, searching for a better life. Though she never completed her schooling, Becky forged her own path through sheer determination, developing a keen business sense and a commitment to serving others.
Alongside her husband, Bruce, she cultivated a lifelong passion for education, community impact, animals, and nature. She founded the Becky Valentine Foundation to ensure under-resourced youth with big dreams have a chance at the opportunities she never had, and to protect the planet they will inherit.
Today, her vision lives on through targeted scholarships, youth programs, and conservation efforts dedicated to safeguarding our planet for generations to come.
Three goals | One Mission
Our Core Pillars
Education & Opportunity
Bright, motivated students deserve the chance to achieve their big dreams regardless of their financial circumstances. We fund direct scholarships, university innovation programs, and youth enrichment initiatives that provide the access, mentorship, and tools students need to thrive.
Ecology & Wildlife
Protecting fragile ecosystems and wildlife honors Mrs. Valentine’s love for nature while safeguarding a healthy, diverse planet for future generations. We invest in front-line conservation research, habitat restoration efforts, endangered species protection, and community environmental stewardship education.
Targeted Philanthropy
Meaningful, lasting change requires a bold vision that continuously evolves to meet complex challenges. We direct hyper-focused grants toward high-performing partners whose programs may struggle without our help, and deploy strategic resources to multiply the reach and effectiveness of our mission.
Partner With Us
When you give to The Valentine Foundation, you’re investing in brighter futures through education, conservation, and community impact. Your support helps driven students and dedicated changemakers turn vision into lasting change.