Valiant Foundation Inc
Valiant Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Its 2025 filing reports 29 grants totaling $215,000, while its website describes a separate form of assistance: non-repayable help with down payments and closing costs for first responders buying a home.
Valiant Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Valiant Foundation Inc gave $215K across 29 grants in 2025 (avg $7K), mostly in Indiana. 7% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $215,000
- +141.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 29
- -35.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,414
- +274.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $3,341,045
- +4.0% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (2 of 29, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Indiana (63% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Valiant Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- Contact
Mailing address: Pobox 40856, Indianapolis, IN 46240-0856
Phone: (317) 805-5022
Website: https://thevaliantfoundation.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valiant Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Fort Wayne Jewish Federation ($33K). Together the top 10 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
204 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 204 grants of 204 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 63% of grant dollars went to recipients in Indiana, 14% to New Jersey, 10% to New York, 9% to Florida, and 2% to Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 29 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Valiant Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 29 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $7K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 86% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 139% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 111% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $87K (2019) to $215K (2025). In 2025 it made 29 grants totaling $215K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Wayne Jewish Federation Fort Wayne, IN | General | $33,000 |
| Congregation Achduth Vesholm Fort Wayne, IN | General | $31,000 |
| Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Assoc Parlin, NJ | General | $30,000 |
| Florida Holocaust Museum St Petersburg, FL | General | $20,000 |
| Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | General | $15,000 |
| Parkview Foundation Fort Wayne, IN | General | $12,000 |
| Maritime Industry Museum Bronx, NY | General | $9,500 |
| Community Harvest Food Bank Fort Wayne, IN | General | $8,500 |
| NE Indiana Public Radio Fort Wayne, IN | General | $7,000 |
| Center for Excellence in Education McLean, VA | General | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,341,045 | $365,200 | $278,876 | $215,000 | 29 | $244,463 | $332,787 | $220,006 |
| 2024 | $3,212,932 | $149,546 | $129,883 | $89,000 | 45 | $105,715 | $127,687 | $213,833 |
| 2023 | $3,193,269 | $159,473 | $121,861 | $89,000 | 43 | $108,948 | $143,567 | $107,796 |
| 2022 | $1,345,907 | $73,943 | $110,789 | $90,000 | 44 | $99,662 | $61,032 | $88,557 |
| 2021 | $1,380,729 | $95,843 | $117,734 | $89,000 | 43 | — | $81,783 | $91,141 |
| 2019 | $1,408,183 | $60,942 | $109,834 | $87,000 | 42 | — | $45,640 | $80,581 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valiant Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $220K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The website states that the foundation’s mission is to help first responders and their families buy homes with little to no closing costs. It describes the home-purchase assistance as non-repayable and says applicants must be buying a primary residence, verify first-responder employment, and demonstrate financial need.
The 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. Fort Wayne Jewish Federation says it works to sustain Jewish life and support a thriving Jewish community. Parkview Foundation says it raises funds for hospital facilities, equipment, programs, and services. The Center for Excellence in Education says it develops the mathematical and scientific skills of high-achieving high school and university students from diverse backgrounds. Other 2025 recipients include food, health-care, cultural, and community organizations.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 29 grants totaling $215,000. Awards ranged from $1,000 to $33,000, with a median grant of $3,000. The largest awards included $33,000 to Fort Wayne Jewish Federation, $31,000 to Congregation Achduth Vesholm, $30,000 to Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Assoc, $20,000 to Florida Holocaust Museum, and $15,000 to Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne. The listed purposes for these awards were “General.”
The foundation’s 2024 filing states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Separately, its website describes an application process for first responders seeking home-purchase assistance. That process calls for a completed application, property and income information, employment verification, photos of an official ID or badge and driver’s license, and supporting financial documents such as W-2s or other income verification. A purchase contract may be submitted if applicable; a pre-approval letter is recommended but not required. The website says approved funds are paid directly to an appropriate party involved in the home purchase.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The foundation’s website identifies Vincent Cordova as its founder.
Valiant Foundation Inc's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trust Company Of Oxford
Trustee
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$9K (2019) → $36K (2025)
Brant Gardner
Attorney & Partner
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chad Gerson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Audrey D. Gerson (2019–2024) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $36K, to Trust Company of Oxford (Trustee).
Frequently asked questions about Valiant Foundation Inc
How much does Valiant Foundation Inc give each year?
Valiant Foundation Inc gave $215K across 29 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $89K across 45 grants.
What is Valiant Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Valiant Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $7,414, across 29 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Valiant Foundation Inc that year got $8K on average.
Where does Valiant Foundation Inc give grants?
Valiant Foundation Inc gives mostly in Indiana: 63% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were New Jersey (14%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Fort Wayne, IN (12 grants), Indianapolis, IN (4 grants), New York, NY (3 grants) and Bronx, NY (2 grants).
Does Valiant Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Valiant Foundation Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (29 of 29) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Valiant Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Valiant Foundation Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Fort Wayne Jewish Federation ($33,000), Congregation Achduth Vesholm ($31,000) and Fort Schuyler Maritime Alumni Assoc ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 44% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Valiant Foundation Inc?
Valiant Foundation Inc reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $244K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $220K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Valiant Foundation Inc fund?
The website states that the foundation’s mission is to help first responders and their families buy homes with little to no closing costs. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valiant Foundation Inc?
Valiant Foundation Inc does not accept unsolicited proposals, according to Grantable's research on its published guidelines. Check thevaliantfoundation.org for any change to that policy.
What is Valiant Foundation Inc's EIN?
Valiant Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-1727123. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does Valiant Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 29, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Valiant Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 18, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/valiant-foundation-inc-morg_82d37caa97eb45e194523b950d49c420
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