Valiant Foundation Inc
Valiant Foundation Inc is a private foundation classified as a 501(c)(3) organization. The foundation has multiple entities operating under similar names with different locations and focuses. The primary Indianapolis-based entity (EIN: 35-1727123) was established in 1987 and operates as a private grantmaking foundation. A separate Virginia-based entity (EIN: 84-3004118) was founded in 2019 and focuses on veterans and disaster relief support.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.3M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$215K
+141.6% YoY
Grant Count
29
-35.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+274.9% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Indianapolis Foundation (EIN: 35-1727123): The organization has not provided a formal mission statement. Based on grant activity, funding priorities include Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Human Services, with geographic focus in Indiana, New York, and Virginia.
Virginia Foundation (EIN: 84-3004118): The foundation serves as a vehicle to facilitate charitable giving with the purpose of:
- Funding charitable organizations that support humanitarian and disaster relief efforts
- Funding charitable organizations that support veterans and veterans-focused causes
- Providing disaster relief support by assisting individuals impacted by major manmade or natural disasters
The Virginia foundation is funded by contributions from Valiant, The GC Companies, individuals, and through fundraisers and special events.
Grantmaking
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Indianapolis Foundation: Indiana, New York, and Virginia
Virginia Foundation: Based in Herndon, Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Indianapolis Foundation (EIN: 35-1727123) - Fiscal Year Ending September 2024:
- Total Assets: $3,212,932
- Total Revenue: $149,546
- Total Expenses: $129,883
- Net Income: $19
- Investment Income and Dividends: $104,414
- Net Gain from Sale of Non-Inventory Assets: $45,132
- Number of Employees: 0
Virginia Foundation (EIN: 84-3004118) - 2023:
- Total Assets: $199,263
- Total Giving: $85,000
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,341,045 | $3,212,932 | $3,193,269 |
| Revenue | $365,200 | $149,546 | $159,473 |
| Expenses | $278,876 | $129,883 | $121,861 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $244,463 | $105,715 | $108,948 |
| Net Investment Income | $332,787 | $127,687 | $143,567 |
| Distributable Amount | $220,006 | $213,833 | $107,796 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Virginia-based Valiant Foundation announced the selection of Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos as core charitable partners. Team Rubicon is a veteran-led humanitarian organization serving global communities before, during, and after disasters, with over 150,000 volunteers across the United States and more than 1,100 operations domestically and internationally. Warriors Ethos provides assistance in career planning, professional development, and placement of service members, veterans, and their spouses and caregivers during their transition to civilian life.
The Valiant Foundation Selects Team Rubicon and Warriors Ethos as CharitableRelated Funders
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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