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Valor Health Foundation

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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:

  • Duane Thompson, President
  • Karen Ritchie, Vice President,
  • Stacy Jones, Treasurer
  • Jennifer Patrick, Secretary
  • Carolyn Gibson
  • Suzi Morgan
  • Corrina Beard
  • Korin Collins
  • Bobbi Taylor
  • 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, PO Box 92, Emmett, ID  83617.

Commonly asked questions and more information

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.

  • 2026 PR2TA Donation
  • 2026 Shadow Butte PTA Donation
  • 2025 Festival of Trees
  • 2025 Be Well Scholarship
  • 2025 Gem County Independence Day Family Festival
  • 2025 Emmett Community Playhouse Donation
  • 2024 Festival of Trees
  • 2023 Festival of Trees
  • 2023/2024 Be Well Scholarship Recipient
    • 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

We thank these past members for their service to the development and success of the Valor Health Foundation.

    • Larissa Kimball
    • Scott McGann
    • Gretchen Downer
    • Bill Butticci
    • Wayne Rush
    • Lisa Vetter
    • Laurey Thomson
    • Nancy Kelly
    • Judy Barbera
    • David Frisbee
    • Robert Shaw

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
  • Little Family Foundation
  • David and Pam Shaw
  • Sonbyrd - Earl Defur
  • David Little

Gold Donors - Gold-level donors have generously donated a cumulative amount of $1,000-$10,000.

  • 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 Barber
  • Larry & Gretchen Downer
  • Toms Cabin - Lille Payne
  • GEM Vision - Chris and Larissa Kimball
  • ICCU
  • Gem County Chamber of Commerce
  •  InReach DX
  • Hillside Architecture, PLLC
  • Parents Promoting Ag

Silver Donors - Silver-level donors generously donate $500-$1000 annually.

  • C&S Welding- Sam and Madison Beatty
  • Marcie Rae
  • Susan Pieratt
  • Gem & Tonic - Chad and Tess Payne
  • Gem Lounge/Huck N Finns - Susan and Jefferson Jenkins
  •  Genentech
  • Travis and Stacy Jones
  • Turn-Key Medical
  • Suzi Morgan
  • Beverly Cobb
  • Allison Hatzenbuhler
  • Rachel Williams
  • Silvercreek Realty
  • Wallace Family Dentistry
  • CHC Supply Trust
  • Patrick Goff

Bronze Donors - Bronze-level donors generously donate $100-$500 annually.

  • Steve & Sue Beitia
  • Steven Case
  • Vernon Himes
  • Sandy Cutbirth

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.

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