2025-10-05T21:12:36-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 832259845 VALOR RANCH VALO 6822831844 399 COUNTY ROAD 4358 DECATUR TX 762345171 Keri Anne Wilcox Trustee 6822831844 2025-10-05 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Keri Anne Wilcox 399 County Road 4358 Decatur TX 762345171 135821 0 X https://valorranchtx.org/ X 2018 TX 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. 5 5 0 200 0 0 35410 129521 3300 6300 -2400 0 0 0 36310 135821 8008 1720 0 0 0 0 0 0 3311 64512 70938 72520 72658 -36210 63163 329941 383708 35569 33069 294372 350639 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. 0 0 66311 1720 135821 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. 1997 0 0 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. 0 0 0 68308 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 X X Keri Anne Wilcox 6822831844 399 County Road 4358 Decatur TX 762345171 X Chris Hunt Board Chair and President 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Hal Mette Vice President (resigned April 2024) 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Teri Chang Secretary 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Cindy Sears Treasurer 0.5 0 X X 0 0 0 Josh Graham Trustee 0.5 0 X 0 0 0 Keri Anne Wilcox Founding Member 40 0 X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 129521 0 129521 Program service income 813990 6300 6300 0 0 0 0 0 0 6300 0 0 0 0 0 0 135821 6300 0 0 0 0 1720 1720 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1194 1194 0 0 3500 2800 700 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1086 0 0 1086 659 314 30 315 877 660 0 217 0 0 0 0 10527 10527 0 0 360 360 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 23780 23618 162 0 8667 7845 82 740 Supplies, phone, postage 9375 8509 65 801 Repairs & maintenance 10761 10761 0 0 Volunteer appreciation 152 0 0 152 0 0 0 0 72658 68308 1039 3311 10246 81110 1300 1300 380271 78973 318395 301298 329941 383708 35569 33069 0 0 0 0 0 35569 33069 X 294372 319639 0 31000 294372 350639 329941 383708 63163 0 0 0 -6896 0 X 0 0 0 X 203417 38546 148363 35410 129521 555257 1450 3950 3300 6300 15000 203417 39996 152313 38710 135821 570257 57166 45600 102766 0 0 57166 0 45600 102766 467491 203417 39996 152313 38710 135821 570257 0.81979 0 0 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 0 0 249711 0 35389 214322 54023 0 0 54023 76537 0 43584 32953 0 0 0 0 301298 Keri Anne Wilcox Trustee Operations X 33069 33069 0 1 1 33069 Keri Anne Wilcox Trustee 6000 Rent of land where cottages are located 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b A copy of the Form 990 is provided to the board of directors before filing. A corporate officer signs the return for electronic submission. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The officers, directors, trustees, and key employees complete and sign the Conflict of Interest disclosure form annually, each January. If a conflict is disclosed, the Board of Directors reviews the situation and determines whether the conflict is insignificant or requires further action. If the conflict is deemed insignificant, appropriate measures-such as recusal from related votes or discussions-are implemented to mitigate the issue. If the conflict is determined to be significant and cannot be adequately mitigated, the board member or key employee may be asked to resign to preserve the integrity of the organization. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Governing documents are made available upon written request. A timely extension was filed, therefore this return is not late.