Totals
- Total revenue
- $135,821
- Total expenses
- $72,658
- Contributions and grants received
- $129,521
- Grants paid
- $1,720
- Program service revenue
- $6,300
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $383,708
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $33,069
- Net assets or fund balances, end of year
- $350,639
- Program services expenses (Part IX)
- $68,308
- Management and general expenses
- $1,039
- Fundraising expenses
- $3,311
- Program service expenses (Part III)
- $68,308
Program services were 94.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.
Line items
Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.
Revenue
Part VIII, the statement of revenue.
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1a · Federated campaigns
$0
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1b · Membership dues
$0
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1c · Fundraising events
$0
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1d · Related organizations
$0
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1e · Government grants (contributions)
$0
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1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants
$129,521
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1g · Noncash contributions included above
$0
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2a · Program service revenue: Program service income
total $6,300 · related or exempt $6,300 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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2f · All other program service revenue
total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0
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6c · Rental income or loss
real property $0 · personal property $0
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7c · Gain or loss
securities $0 · other assets $0
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8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c
$0
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11e · Other revenue, total
$0
Functional expenses
Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.
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1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments
total $0 · program services $0
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2 · Grants to domestic individuals
total $1,720 · program services $1,720
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3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals
total $0 · program services $0
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4 · Benefits paid to or for members
total $0 · program services $0
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5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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6 · Compensation of disqualified persons
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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7 · Other salaries and wages
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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8 · Pension plan contributions
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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9 · Other employee benefits
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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10 · Payroll taxes
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11a · Fees: management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11b · Fees: legal
total $1,194 · program services $1,194 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11c · Fees: accounting
total $3,500 · program services $2,800 · management and general $700 · fundraising $0
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11d · Fees: lobbying
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11e · Fees: professional fundraising services
total $0 · fundraising $0
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11f · Fees: investment management
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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11g · Fees: other
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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12 · Advertising and promotion
total $1,086 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $1,086
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13 · Office expenses
total $659 · program services $314 · management and general $30 · fundraising $315
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14 · Information technology
total $877 · program services $660 · management and general $0 · fundraising $217
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15 · Royalties
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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16 · Occupancy
total $10,527 · program services $10,527 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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17 · Travel
total $360 · program services $360 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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20 · Interest
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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21 · Payments to affiliates
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization
total $23,780 · program services $23,618 · management and general $162 · fundraising $0
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23 · Insurance
total $8,667 · program services $7,845 · management and general $82 · fundraising $740
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24a · Other expenses: Supplies, phone, postage
total $9,375 · program services $8,509 · management and general $65 · fundraising $801
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24b · Other expenses: Repairs & maintenance
total $10,761 · program services $10,761 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
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24c · Other expenses: Volunteer appreciation
total $152 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $152
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24e · All other expenses
total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0
Balance sheet
Part X, book values.
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1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing
beginning of year $10,246 · end of year $81,110
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9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges
beginning of year $1,300 · end of year $1,300
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10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis
$380,271
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10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation
$78,973
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10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net
beginning of year $318,395 · end of year $301,298
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17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses
beginning of year $35,569 · end of year $33,069
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23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable
beginning of year $0 · end of year $0
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25 · Other liabilities
beginning of year $0
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27 · Net assets without donor restrictions
beginning of year $294,372 · end of year $319,639
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28 · Net assets with donor restrictions
beginning of year $0 · end of year $31,000
Mission and programs · 2024
Mission
Empowering our Nation's SHEROES "Women Veterans" to continue to write their story. The primary goal of Valor Ranch is to reintegrate female veterans (SHEROES) back into the civilian world by providing them with a safe place to heal while advocating for and empowering them to lead a healthy, happy life beyond their military service. Our organization is actively involved in Building Thriving Communities among Veterans, to help them through difficulties often experienced as they navigate the military-to-community transition. We have developed strategies to narrow the "civilian-military divide" by bringing together Veterans and supporters, to work side by side, build infrastructure, and experience farm life. These activities reduce Veteran isolation and help them feel more connected to others. It also gives those who don't know any military members or Veterans an opportunity to meet some of "the 1%" who volunteered to fight for our country.
Activities or mission (Part I)
Empowering our Nation's SHEROES "Women Veterans" to continue to write their story. The primary goal of Valor Ranch is to reintegrate female veterans (SHEROES) back into the civilian world by providing them with a safe place to heal while advocating for and empowering them to lead healthy, happy life beyond their military service.
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We believe every female veteran should continue to write her own story - At Valor Ranch, ink meets soil, and stories unfold. We believe that every female veteran - every SHERO - holds a pen, ready to script her own narrative beyond the uniform. Valor Ranch isn't just a place; it's a purpose. Our primary goal? To reintegrate SHEROES - our female veterans - into civilian life. We offer more than shelter; we provide a sanctuary for healing. Here, scars find solace, and resilience blooms. Valor Ranch spans ten acres - a canvas of possibility. Cottages, fully furnished, dot the landscape. Each one cradles a SHERO, cocooned in safety. Within these walls, she reclaims her voice, her dreams, and her right to happiness. In 2024 a total of 841 days of housing was provided by Valor Ranch. Silent listeners, patient companions - become confidantes. SHEROES gather eggs, feed animals, and mend fences. In these simple acts, they mend themselves. The animals, unjudging, mirror their courage. After twelve months, SHEROES step beyond Valor Ranch's gates. But they don't leave; they evolve. Each SHERO becomes a mentor - a guiding star for the next. She shares her wisdom, her laughter, and her battle-tested resilience. Valor Ranch isn't an island; it's a bridge. We narrow the "civilian-military divide." Veterans and supporters work side-by-side - hammering nails, planting seeds, and sharing stories. Remember, community isn't just about proximity; it's about connection. Valor Ranch becomes more than a physical place - it becomes a tapestry of shared experiences, laughter, and growth. Those who haven't worn the uniform meet those who have - the 1% who volunteered to defend. Conversations flow over fence posts. Stereotypes crumble. Hearts connect. Valor Ranch becomes a living lesson in empathy. Valor Ranch isn't just a mission; it's a fire. We're passionate about empowering women veterans. Their stories - etched in ink, etched in earth - inspire us. They continue to write, and we stand as witnesses. Let's turn these pages together. Valor Ranch - the inkwell, the pasture, the heartbeat - awaits.
Expenses $66,311 · Grants $1,720 · Revenue $135,821
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Imagine SHEROES tending to aquaponic garden - their hearts in bloom. Here, fish and plants dance in harmony. As they nurture life, they heal their own wounds. The rhythm of growth becomes their heartbeat. This exciting project isn't just about growing organic produce - it's about cultivating a stronger sense of commUNITY and camaraderie among all participants. As we nurture this garden, we're sowing the seeds of connection and nourishment. We were able to utilize the existing garden for four months. During this time, we fed over 1,200 families with a projection to feed over 5,000 families a year. Due to the extreme Texas heat, lack of insulation and weathered covering in the current Quonset hut, we had to shut it down. Once program services are offered, key indicators that will be used to measure impact will be mental health status, SHERO impact reports, personal sustainability, and community outreach. Once the Healing Garden construction is complete, future programing includes a dedicated woman veteran certified in aquaponic gardening to teach other veterans along with residents of Valor Ranch to maintain the existing garden supplying produce to the underserved community and manage a similar garden of their own.
Expenses $1,997
As filed on the 2024 return.
Listed in Part VII
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Chris Hunt
Board Chair and President
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Hal Mette
Vice President (resigned April 2024)
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Teri Chang
Secretary
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Cindy Sears
Treasurer
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Josh Graham
Trustee
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 0.5
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Keri Anne Wilcox
Founding Member
- Total calculated
- $0
- Hours/week
- 40
Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.
Grants on this return
No itemized grants to organizations on this return.
Provenance
- Return type
- form_990
- Tax year
- 2024
- Filed
- 5 October 2025
- IRS schema version
- 2024v5.0
- Source object
- 202522799349300612
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