Valley View Hospital Association
Valley View Hospital Association is a public charity based in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. It owns Valley View Hospital, an acute-care hospital, and supports patient care through hospital services, philanthropy, and community programs.
Valley View Hospital Association at a glance
In short: Valley View Hospital Association gave $214K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,083
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +175.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,462
- -39.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $678,949,359
- +8.6% 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 October 2026.
How to apply to Valley View Hospital Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 1906 Blake Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601
Phone: (970) 945-6535
Website: https://vvh.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Valley View Hospital Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mind Springs Health Inc ($100K). Together the top 10 received $208K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 23 grants of 28 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All reported 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Colorado. The organization’s filing describes hospital and care-center services in Glenwood Springs and nearby Colorado communities, as well as services at other healthcare facilities on the Colorado Western Slope. Its website describes serving mountain and Western Slope communities.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Valley View Hospital Association gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $214K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $214K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mind Springs Health Inc Grand Junction, CO | Sponsorship | $100,000 |
| River Bridge Regional Center Inc Glenwood Springs, CO | Sponsorship | $28,394 |
| The Buddy Program Inc Aspen, CO | Sponsorship | $15,439 |
| Roaring Fork Valley Soccer Club (Roaring Fork United) Carbondale, CO | Sponsorship | $12,000 |
| Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District (Mountain Recreation Foundation) Gypsum, CO | Sponsorship | $10,250 |
| Mount Sopris Nordic Council Carbondale, CO | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Roaring Fork Lacrosse Club Carbondale, CO | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| Aspen Community Foundation Aspen, CO | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| 5POINT Film Festival Carbondale, CO | Sponsorship | $7,500 |
| Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association Aspen, CO | Sponsorship | $7,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The organization’s 2024 filing states that its endowment funds are investments and that distributions are either reinvested or used to advance patient care at Valley View.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $678,949,359 | $368,463,483 | $334,122,187 | $214,083 | 11 | $11,243,387 |
| 2023 | $625,017,733 | $345,528,354 | $317,169,101 | $129,500 | 4 | $6,884,213 |
| 2022 | $566,260,619 | $299,143,262 | $289,294,151 | $110,000 | 7 | $-1,420,494 |
| 2021 | $588,830,865 | $305,628,802 | $268,747,642 | $152,500 | 5 | $7,610,832 |
| 2020 | $557,022,034 | $264,040,260 | $248,495,705 | $137,500 | 1 | $6,468,756 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is “Caring for you and your family, one patient at a time.” Its 2024 filing describes hospital services that include acute and critical care, a family birthplace, emergency care, radiology, cardiology, and a cancer center. The filing also describes free and subsidized care, community health activities, wellness and education programs, and programs for older adults, people with disabilities, and medically underserved people.
The website says philanthropic gifts support projects identified by Valley View, including advanced technology, patient support, internal funding grants, and care for patients in areas such as cancer, heart health, palliative care, and pediatrics. Its 2023 newsletter describes internal funding initiatives for patient-care projects proposed by Valley View departments, including infant safe-sleep resources, gestational diabetes testing for patients unable to afford it, and children’s bike helmets and safety education.
The 2024 grants were reported as sponsorships. Among the supported organizations, River Bridge Regional Center describes its work as child advocacy and services for children and families affected by abuse; The Buddy Program describes youth mentoring and related family services; and 5Point Film describes community film programming and education. Mount Sopris Nordic Council describes providing public access to cross-country skiing, while Roaring Fork United describes valley-wide soccer development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, Valley View Hospital Association reported 11 grants totaling $214,083. Grants ranged from $6,000 to $100,000, with a median of $10,000; all were reported as sponsorships. Notable grants included $100,000 to Mind Springs Health, $28,394 to River Bridge Regional Center, and $15,439 to The Buddy Program. Other grants included $12,000 to Roaring Fork Valley Soccer Club, $10,000 to Mount Sopris Nordic Council, and $7,500 each to Aspen Community Foundation and 5Point Film Festival.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Will Douglas as chair and treasurer, Ken Murphy as secretary, Nettie Avery as former chair, and Ferdinand Liotta, Kiko Pena, Nicole McDermott, and Patti Miely as trustees or board members. It lists Brian Murphy as chief executive officer, Charles Crevling as chief financial officer, and Daniel Biggs as chief operating officer.
Valley View Hospital Association is led by Brian Murphy MD, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2020; 10 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Murphy MD
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$807K (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Will Douglas
Chair & Treasurer
Treasurer & Board Member → Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ferdinand Liotta MD
Trustee, Board Member & Orthopa
Orthopaedic Surgeon → Trustee, Board Member & Orthopa, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.4M (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Nicole McDermott MD
Trustee & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kiko Pena
Trustee & Board Member
Trustee & Board Member - Begin → Trustee & Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patti Miely
Trustee & Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Crevling
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$465K (2020) → $590K (2024)
Frank Laws MD
Cardiologist
Interventional Cardiologist → Cardiologist, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2020) → $1.2M (2024)
Stephen Jones MD
Thoracic Cardiac Surgeon
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$1.3M (2021) → $1.4M (2024)
Daniel Biggs
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$529K (2022) → $644K (2024)
Gary Brewer
Former Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$267K (2022) → $259K (2024)
Michael Potter MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$886K (2022) → $1.2M (2024)
Suresh Khilnani MD
Pulmonologist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$1.2M (2023) → $1M (2024)
Tomas Pevny MD
Orthopaedic Surgeon
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$1.1M (2024)
Ken Murphy
Secretary & Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nettie Avery
Former Chair & Board Member
Chair & Board Member → Former Chair & Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Wade Ceola MD (2020–2023) — Neurosurgeon
- Former: Christopher George MD (2020–2022) — Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Former: Mike Fattor (2020–2022) — Trustee & Board Member · Filing note: Through 32022
- Former: Rob Macaulay MD (2020–2022) — Trustee & Board Member · Filing note: Thru 72022
- Former: Brian Leasure (2021–2022) — Trustee & Board Member
- Former: Patti Miely - Begin (2022) — Trustee & Board Member
- Former: Tomas Penvy MD (2022) — Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Former: Marcus Howell MD (2020–2021) — Interventional Cardiologist
- Former: Brian Leasure Former Chair (2020) — Trustee & Board Member
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 $1.4M, to Stephen Jones MD (Thoracic Cardiac Surgeon). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Valley View Hospital Association
How much does Valley View Hospital Association give each year?
Valley View Hospital Association gave $214K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 4 grants.
What is Valley View Hospital Association's typical grant size?
Valley View Hospital Association's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,462, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Valley View Hospital Association give grants?
Valley View Hospital Association gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Carbondale, CO (4 grants) and Aspen, CO (4 grants).
Does Valley View Hospital Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Valley View Hospital Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sponsorship" (11 grants).
Who are Valley View Hospital Association's largest grantees?
Valley View Hospital Association's largest 2024 grantees include Mind Springs Health Inc ($100,000), River Bridge Regional Center Inc ($28,394) and The Buddy Program Inc ($15,439), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Valley View Hospital Association?
Valley View Hospital Association reported $678.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $368.5M.
What does Valley View Hospital Association fund?
The organization’s stated mission is “Caring for you and your family, one patient at a time.” Its 2024 filing describes hospital services that include acute and critical care, a family birthplace, emergency care, radiology, cardiology, and a cancer center. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Valley View Hospital Association?
Valley View Hospital Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vvh.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Valley View Hospital Association's EIN?
Valley View Hospital Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0446259. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 26, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 25, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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