Valiant Foundation
Valiant Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Herndon, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024.
Valiant Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,867
- -96.4% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $32,237
- -82.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Valiant Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Valiant Foundation gives
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2022) to $85K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $85K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Team Rubicon Los Angeles, CA | Support Org's Mission | $50,000 |
| Warriors Ethos Reston, VA | Support Org's Mission | $35,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $3,867 | $32,237 | — | — | — | $4,907 |
| 2023 | $199,263 | $108,166 | $180,388 | $85,000 | 2 | $85,000 | $8,144 |
| 2022 | $156,107 | $156,107 | $55,515 | $45,000 | 1 | $45,000 | $419 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Valiant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valiant Foundation is led by Michael Devoto, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael Devoto
President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Justin Garrison
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Susan Spier
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Sarah Lynn
Secretary
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Tammy Schmidt
Vice President
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Taylor Marsh
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Cetta Flosi (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Emma Sharma (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Farah A Shah (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Iris Conrad (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Guarino (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Michael Brennan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nicole Hahn (2020–2021) — Secretary
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 Valiant Foundation
What is Valiant Foundation?
Valiant Foundation is a private foundation focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Herndon, VA.
Where does Valiant Foundation operate?
Valiant Foundation has awarded grants in California, Virginia.
How much is Valiant Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Valiant Foundation reported a distributable amount of $5K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Valiant Foundation's EIN?
Valiant Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3004118. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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