Nonprofit · EIN 48-1236586
VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NORTON, KS 67654
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,793,202 | $8,154,295 | -$2,361,093 | $5,597,393 | $25,886 | $5,571,507 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,264,298 | $3,697,521 | $1,566,777 | $8,950,589 | $1,017,989 | $7,932,600 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,293,429 | $2,080,840 | $212,589 | $6,470,074 | $104,251 | $6,365,823 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,420,431
- of which government grants
- $90,954
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $372,771
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $300,562
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $7,100,401
- Other salaries and wages
- $624,766
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $783,077
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $10,062
- Accounting fees
- $5,355
- Travel
- $32,295
- Program services (functional)
- $7,100,401
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,053,894
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $8,950,589
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,597,393
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $25,886
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,571,507
- Publicly traded securities
- $3,132,587
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,327,689
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $4,243,818
- Gross receipts
- $5,793,202
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 11
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- KS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Hall | CEO/Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $311,228 | $57,881 |
| Megan O'Connor | Dir-Executive Foundation/Secretary Trustee or director, Key employee | 40 | $0 | $128,718 | $39,004 |
| John Miller | Vice-Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Bahe | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Whitted III | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Bohart | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Ritchie | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Michael Colip | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jason Pachner | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Stertz | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristine Evans | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodney Demaree | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Lolley | Trustee Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE KNUTH | CHAIRMAN AND CEO/PRESIDENT-VHA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $341,950 | $25,993 |
| MEGAN O'CONNOR | SECRETARY AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $148,683 | $34,501 |
| LISA RUZICKA | PT YR ASST SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $0 | $56,033 | $13,172 |
| JOHN MILLER | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BAHE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN WHITTED III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BOHART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RITCHIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PACHNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE EVANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD DEMAREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LOLLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE KNUTH | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $352,364 | $7,688 |
| MEGAN O'CONNOR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $119,816 | $35,380 |
| LISA RUZICKA | ASST SECRETARY Officer | 40 | $0 | $51,440 | $14,774 |
| SCOTT BAHE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLER | VICE-CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM LOLLEY | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN BOHART | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| WARREN WHITTED III | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID RITCHIE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROD DEMAREE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTINE EVANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PACHNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 59, NORTON, KS 67654-0059
- In care of
- % STEVE KNUTH
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- STEVE KNUTH, PO Box 59, Norton, KS 67654
- Signed the 990
- Steve Knuth, President
- Phone
- (785) 877-4483
- Website
- WWW.VALLEYHOPE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Forvis Mazars LLP
Mission
THE VHA FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO SECURE CHARITABLE GIFTS AND GRANTS TO AID VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FROM THEIR ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS.
Program accomplishments
- THE VHA FOUNDATION IS THE FUNDRAISING ARM OF VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION (VHA), A NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING QUALITY ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDICTION TREATMENT SERVICES AT AN AFFORDABLE PRICE. THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO SECURE CHARITABLE GIFTS AND GRANTS TO AID VHA PATIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN THE TREATMENT AND RECOVERY FROM THEIR ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS. THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION'S MISSION TO PROVIDE A QUALITY CONTINUUM OF COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND RELATED SERVICES, IN A CARING ATMOSPHERE AND AT A REASONABLE PRICE FOR ALL PEOPLE EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS WITH ALCOHOL AND DRUG ABUSE. THE GOALS OF THE FOUNDATION ARE: 1. TO PROVIDE QUALITY TREATMENT IN FACILITIES THAT OFFER THE BEST ENVIRONMENT FOR RECOVERY. 2. TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS WHO CANNOT AFFORD OR ACCESS PROFESSIONAL ADDICTION TREATMENT. THIS YEAR VHA ADMITTED 7,350 PATIENTS FOR CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY TREATMENT. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED 380 OF THOSE PATIENTS WITH A TOTAL OF $616,279 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE WITH THEIR TREATMENT COSTS.Expenses $7,100,401 · grants $7,100,401
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-1236586
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F110)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,597,393
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,793,202
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,793,202 | $8,154,295 | $5,597,393 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,264,298 | $3,697,521 | $8,950,589 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $2,293,429 | $2,080,840 | $6,470,074 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $2,377,369 | $2,370,753 | $6,643,427 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-1236586).
Questions about VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION is 48-1236586.
- Is VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names STEVE KNUTH.
- Who are the officers and directors of VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VALLEY HOPE ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,793,202, expenses of $8,154,295 and total assets of $5,597,393 at year end.
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