2025 FESTIVAL OF TREES- November 19-22
Foundation Vision and Mission
Our Vision is to support Valor Health’s mission as the preferred healthcare system in improving the wellness and health of all generations in our region, today and into the future.
Our Mission is to engage and educate community members to raise and invest philanthropic resources to support Valor Health’s mission and vision.
Meet Our Foundation Board:
- Larissa Kimball, President
- Scott McGann, Vice President
- Stacy Jones, Secretary / Treasurer
- Jennifer Patrick
- Carolyn Gibson
- Duane Thomson
- Susan Morgan – Valor Board Representative
- Brad Turpen- Chief Executive Officer, Valor Health
The Valor Health Foundation was formed in May 2019 and is comprised of people from various walks of life who are passionate about helping to grow and support a robust healthcare system for Gem County and the surrounding area.
We are focused on moving from hospital-based “sick care” to outpatient-based proactive health management, providing exceptional hometown quality, customized experiences, and convenience, and improving health and wellness across Gem County.
Interested in Making a Donation?
There are many ways to donate to the Valor Health Foundation to improve healthcare in Gem County.
There are many ways to donate to the VHF and to improve healthcare in Gem County.
- Gifts of Cash or Credit Card
- Noncash Assets
- Memorials
- Insurance Annuities
- Stocks/Bonds
- Property Deeds
- Trusts
Donations are tax-deductible. Thank you for donating to the Valor Health Foundation.
For more information, contact our Foundation Directors through Valor Health at (208) 365-3561 or by writing Valor Health Foundation, Attn: Administration, 1202 E Locust St, Emmett, ID 83617.
Commonly asked questions and more information
Are you still doing your "Brick Fundraiser"?
Purchase a personalized brick to be placed at the new Valor Health Center. The center is coming soon to the southwest corner of Highway 16 and Substation in Emmett, Idaho.
Click HERE for more information!
What are your current projects?
The Foundation’s short-term goal is to raise funds for much-needed upgraded EKG machines and an upgraded autoclave for surgical instrument sterilization. Long-term goals are centered around moving from hospital-based “sick care” to outpatient-based proactive health management, providing exceptional hometown quality, customized experiences, and convenience, and improving health and wellness across Gem County.
What past projects has the Foundation done?
- 2024 Festival of Trees
- 2023 Festival of Trees
- 2023/2024 Be Well Scholarship Recipients
- Macy Parks
- Chloe Graviet
- Shannon McCullough
- Kellann Steppe
- Clara White
- VH Urgent Care Entrance
- Gem Senior Citizens Goods on Delivery
- PR2TA Medical Assistant Pathway
- EMMETT HOSA
- Commitment to Community Raffle- 2022
- Commitment to Community Raffle- Dec 2021
- Idaho Gives- May 2022
Who have been past board members in the Foundation?
We thank these past members for their service to the development and success of the Valor Health Foundation.
- Gretchen Downer
- Bill Butticci
- Wayne Rush
- Lisa Vetter
- Laurey Thomson
- Nancy Kelly
- Judy Barbera
- David Frisbee
- Robert Shaw
Who have donated to the Foundation?
Valor Foundation seeks to build on a history of community philanthropy and generosity. We are forever grateful for the support of past and future donors.
Our Past Donors
Platinum Donors- Platinum-level donors have generously donated a cumulative amount of >$10,000.
- The Knox Family
- Valor Health Auxiliary
- Brad and Teresa Little Fund- Idaho Community Foundation
- Sanders Family
- Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation
- Dr. James and Laurey Thomson
Gold Donors - Gold-level donors have generously donated a cumulative amount of $1,000-$10,000.
- Little Family Foundation
- Kelly Meyers Family
- B&W Fuels
- Craig Woods
- Marcus and Andrea Thayer
- Sonbyrd- Earl Defur
- Dr. Zachary Bastian
- Dr. Bill & Lisa Vetter
- Evans Realty
- Gregory & Tonna Kershul
- Judith Barbera
- Larry & Gretchen Downer
Silver Donors - Silver-level donors generously donate $500-$1000 annually.
- Alan Benson
- Amazing Idaho Realty
- Dennis & Ann Woody
- David Little
- Sue Pieratt
- Ford Fabrication
- C&S Welding- Sam and Madison Beatty
- Troy Browser
- Marcie Rae
- Kevin Beard- Volume Salons
- Gem & Tonic
- Evans Realty
Bronze Donors - Bronze-level donors generously donate $100-$500 annually.
- Anita Taylor
- Barry Mosses
- Bob Shaw
- Carol Baker Briggs
- Colleen Bicandi
- Dale & Patti Bowman
- Dan & Judy HInman
- Jerold Parker
- Jim & Sandy Lancaster
- Julie Fast
- Lisa Zeiter
- Merrit Aune
- Richard & Carolyn Farber
- Roland & Barbars Bright
- Ron & Fran Carr
- Ruth Robinson
- Shelly Obermeyer
- Steve & Sue Beitia
- Steve Nebeker
- Steven Case
- Terry & Ann Vahlberg
- Vernon Himes
- Wayne Rush
- Wilma Long
- Yvonne Holverson
- Julie Evans
- Jocelyn Webb
- Charters Farms
- Patsy Meager
- Jennifer Warren
- Susan Jenkins
- Ruth Luke
Public Inspection of Annual Returns and Exemption Applications:
A private foundation must make the following documents available for public inspection and copying upon request. The IRS also makes these documents available for public inspection and copying. For additional information and copies, please get in touch with the Foundation at (208) 365-3561 or by writing Valor Health Foundation, Attn: Administration, 1202 E Locust St, Emmett, ID 83617.
- Determination Letter
- Form 990-PF -FY19
- Form 1023– FY 19
- Form 990-PF – FY20