American Valor Foundation
American Valor Foundation is a registered and approved 501(c)3 non-profit corporation committed to supporting our military veterans, first responders and their families through programs of fund raising efforts and direct support to individuals. Avf also honors our heros through memorial scholarships.
American Valor Foundation at a glance
In short: American Valor Foundation gave $77K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $11K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $77,364
- +0.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $11,052
- -14.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $233,539
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (55% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Valor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Wayforward Couples Retreat ($24K). Together the top 7 received $77K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 36 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Valor Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−2%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $70K (2020) to $275K (2021). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $77K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wayforward Couples Retreat Richardson, TX | — | $24,164 |
| Global Training Academy Somerset, TX | — | $12,500 |
| Horses for Heroes Santa Fe, NM | — | $10,000 |
| Smoky Mountain Service Dogs Loudon, TN | — | $10,000 |
| Tulsa Fraternal Order of Poli Tulsa, OK | — | $10,000 |
| Warriors Heart Bandera, TX | — | $5,500 |
| Orion Training Group - Mercer Baton Rouge, LA | — | $5,200 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $233,539 | $229,959 | $182,464 | $77,364 | 7 |
| 2024 | $186,044 | $231,587 | $216,751 | $77,164 | 6 |
| 2023 | $171,208 | $220,752 | $260,295 | $104,035 | 5 |
| 2022 | $210,751 | $287,727 | $284,774 | $79,085 | 4 |
| 2021 | $207,798 | $366,423 | $465,983 | $274,658 | 14 |
| 2020 | $307,358 | $282,901 | $198,353 | $70,000 | 6 |
About American Valor Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Valor Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Hamilton, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $234K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $77K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Valor Foundation is led by Jeff G. Kyle, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeff G. Kyle
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deby L. Kyle
Trustee
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Adcock
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin McMichael
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Taos Ford
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexis Allen
Trustee
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Pharr
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wayne K. Kyle
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Henson
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Sherry McKenzie (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Chad Prather (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Freddy Vaca (2020) — Trustee
- Former: Mark Hanson (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Valor Foundation
How much does American Valor Foundation give each year?
American Valor Foundation gave $77K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $77K across 6 grants.
What is American Valor Foundation's typical grant size?
American Valor Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,052, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Valor Foundation give grants?
American Valor Foundation gives mostly in Texas: 55% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Mexico (13%) and Tennessee (13%).
Who are American Valor Foundation's largest grantees?
American Valor Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Wayforward Couples Retreat ($24,164), Global Training Academy ($12,500) and Horses for Heroes ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Valor Foundation?
American Valor Foundation reported $234K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $230K.
What is American Valor Foundation?
American Valor Foundation is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Hamilton, TX. It holds $234K in total assets as of 2025.
What is American Valor Foundation's EIN?
American Valor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4671362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS December 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 28, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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