Valeo Foundation
The Valeo Foundation exists to provide financial support for mental health and substance abuse programs at valeo behavioral health care and valeo community residence program to enhance the quality of life for families in our community.
Valeo Foundation at a glance
In short: Valeo Foundation gave $168K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $168K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,431
- +3035.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $168,431
- +3035.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $168,431
- Total assets
- $724,860
- -5.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kansas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Valeo Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Valeo Foundation
Who Valeo Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Valeo Behavioral Healthcare Inc ($168K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2023) to $168K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Valeo Behavioral Healthcare Inc Topeka, KS | Program Support | $168,431 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $724,860 | $119,722 | $212,217 | $168,431 | 1 | $16,328 |
| 2023 | $766,458 | $156,498 | $98,834 | $5,372 | 1 | $17,024 |
| 2022 | $647,768 | $79,472 | $34,146 | $7,175 | 1 | $14,095 |
| 2021 | $715,627 | $149,307 | $23,725 | — | — | $99,111 |
| 2020 | $654,549 | $64,975 | $79,800 | $60,000 | 1 | $9,084 |
About Valeo Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Valeo Foundation is a public charity, based in Topeka, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $725K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $168K. Net investment income was $16K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valeo Foundation is led by Bill Persinger, Related Entity CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 17 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Bill Persinger
Related Entity CEO
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wills
Interim Related Entity CEO
New on the 2024 filing
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barb Montgomery
Chair
Chair Start Aug → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Haggard
Related Entity CFO
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Cushinberry
Vice Chair
Board Member → Board Member Emeritus, 2023
Board Member Emeritus → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Levier
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kasie Vandonge
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Rios
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Bugg
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Johnson
Board Member
Board Member Start Jul → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Corey Gonzales
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member Start Sep → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Misty Kruger
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Gilfillan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Heaney
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Ibanez
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marisol Marcelo
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Cavazos
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Allison Wilson (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Bryson Cyphers (2020–2023) — Board Chair
- Former: Henry Daries (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Robert Maxwell (2020–2023) — Board Member Emeritus
- Former: Tim Swietek (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: George Blackwood (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rodney Longhofer (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Esmond Alleyne (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Julie Scott (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Lakeisha Williams (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Kasie Vandonge Start (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mike Reynolds (2020) — Board Member · Filing note: Thru 43020
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Valeo Foundation
How much does Valeo Foundation give each year?
Valeo Foundation gave $168K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Valeo Foundation?
Valeo Foundation reported $725K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $120K.
Where does Valeo Foundation operate?
Valeo Foundation has awarded grants in Kansas.
What is Valeo Foundation's EIN?
Valeo Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2091627. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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