Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc
Rio Grande Hospital is part of Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care, Inc., a community nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide health care to the Western San Luis Valley.
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc at a glance
In short: Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc gave $301K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $301K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,713
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $300,713
- Median grant
- $300,713
- Total assets
- $58,060,805
- -0.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was RGH Support Corporation ($301K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $301K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| RGH Support Corporation Del Norte, CO | General Support | $300,713 |
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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 | $58,060,805 | $38,435,930 | $34,571,845 | $300,713 | 1 | $1,170,500 |
| 2023 | $58,308,249 | $32,662,300 | $31,677,416 | — | — | $852,223 |
| 2022 | $55,053,021 | $31,323,188 | $28,374,869 | — | — | $-222,417 |
| 2021 | $54,610,809 | $31,556,202 | $24,753,461 | — | — | $208,643 |
| 2020 | $48,786,370 | $24,947,250 | $22,685,625 | — | — | $275,908 |
About Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc
Based on IRS filings
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Del Norte, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $58.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $301K. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc is led by Arlene Harms, CEO on every filing since 2020; 7 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arlene Harms
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$183K (2020) → $176K (2024)
Tyler Off
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Sauvigne
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Nash
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kazie Deacon
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gail Mattive
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Starr Pearson
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Hathorn
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brenda Struder
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Foster
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Clifford Robins MD
Er Physician
Physician → Er Physician, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$346K (2020) → $387K (2024)
Daniel MacDougall
Er Physician
Physician → Er Physician, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$266K (2020) → $370K (2024)
Greg Porter
CFO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$126K (2020) → $129K (2024)
Patrick Thompson
Er Physician
Physician → Er Physician, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$302K (2020) → $399K (2024)
James Ely Walker
Er Physician
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$306K (2023) → $258K (2024)
William Rose
Er Physician
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$360K (2023) → $342K (2024)
Emily Brown
Vice Chair & Secretary
Secretary → Vice Chair & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Leah Weyers (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Tom Haefli (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dale Berkbigler (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Angel Rivera-Castro (2021–2022) — Er Physician
- Former: Neil Walters (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Tyler Off Vice Chair Jan- (2021–2022) — Mar & Chair
- Former: Ely Walker (2022) — Er Physician
- Former: Emily Brown Secretary Jan- (2022) — Mar & Vice Chair
- Former: Joel Condren (2022) — Chair
- Former: Cory Off (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Debbie Garcia (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel McDonald (2021) — Er Physician
- Former: Joel Condren Vice Chair (2021) — Chair
- Former: Robert Herring (2021) — Er Physician
- Former: Don Vigil (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Emily Brown Director Jan-Sept (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Heidi Helgeson (2020) — Physician
- Former: Joel Condren Director Jan- (2020) — Sept & Vice Chair
- Former: Neil Walters Vice Chair Jan- (2020) — Sept & Director
- Former: Tiffany Ward (2020) — Physician
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $399K, to Patrick Thompson (ER Physician). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc
How much does Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc give each year?
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc gave $301K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc?
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc reported $58.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $38.4M.
What is Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc?
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Del Norte, CO. It holds $58.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc operate?
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc's EIN?
Valley Citizens Foundation for Health Care Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1276376. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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