Valor Partners Foundation
Our mission is to honor veterans and educate their legacy. We do so by raising money for DEA-qualified students and then contributing it to post-secondary institutions that agree to match our donation, administer the scholarship program, and report back to us annually.
Valor Partners Foundation at a glance
In short: Valor Partners Foundation gave $558K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $558K), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $557,928
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- Average grant
- $557,928
- Median grant
- $557,928
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Valor Partners Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Gary Sinise Foundation ($558K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $278K (2021) to $558K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $558K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gary Sinise Foundation Franklin, TN | Valor Scholars | $557,928 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | — | $294,415 | $767,898 | $557,928 | 1 | $9,008 |
| 2025 | $512,367 | $533,460 | $110,669 | — | — | $14,352 |
| 2024 | $801,662 | $860,051 | $930,430 | — | — | $8,463 |
| 2023 | $871,071 | $906,918 | $844,768 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $130,421 | $552,443 | $507,125 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $174,603 | $282,451 | $282,027 | $277,500 | 8 | — |
About Valor Partners Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Valor Partners Foundation is a public charity, based in Overland Park, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $558K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Valor Partners Foundation is led by Kelli Campbell-Goodnow, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2026 is compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Kelli Campbell-Goodnow
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$72K (2023) → $102K (2026)
Alan R Gorthy
President
On filings since 2021
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory B Gardner
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Ramirez
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Austin Brathwait
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katye Riselli
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Barnhart
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
April Blackmon-Strange
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Raider
Board Member
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Murphy
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Antone Little
Board Member
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David W Cornell (2021–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Stephen D Waldron (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Scott P. Cornell (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $102K, to Kelli Campbell-Goodnow (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Valor Partners Foundation
How much does Valor Partners Foundation give each year?
Valor Partners Foundation gave $558K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Valor Partners Foundation operate?
Valor Partners Foundation has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is Valor Partners Foundation's EIN?
Valor Partners Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-4785558. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 27, 2023)
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