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Valor Education Foundation

The Valor Institute exists to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. Through our classical charter schools and the Valor Institute, we build …

Education Austin, TX EIN 811122012 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
62/100 · methodology

About Valor Education Foundation

At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. We believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. Valor Education exists to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. Through our classical charter schools and the Valor Institute, we build communities dedicated to wisdom, virtue, and friendship.

Founded
Headquarters
Austin, TX
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
B12
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2016

Mission

The Valor Institute exists to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. Through our classical charter schools and the Valor Institute, we build communities dedicated to wisdom, virtue, and friendship. Valor Education Foundation serves each of Valor's initiatives by fundraising to support the opening of new charter schools across the country and the expansion of the Valor Institute.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B12
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 62
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Valor Education Foundation is a registered education nonprofit based in Austin, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2016 and has been operating for 10 years. Its EIN is 811122012. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 93/100 for education charities in United States. The organization reports $200K in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Valor Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 62 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Valor Education Foundation is located in Austin, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2016 and has been active for 10 years. Its registered address is 11720 S Mopac Expy, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Valor Education Foundation has $200K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Valor Education Foundation is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $200K in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Valor Education Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Valor Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. We believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. Valor Education exists to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. Through our classical charter schools and the Valor Institute, we build communities dedicated to wisdom, virtue, and friendship. Valor Education Foundation is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2016.

Among education charities registered in United States: Valor Education Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62/100 is below the peer average of 93/100. Its annual revenue of $200K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Valor Education Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Valor Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 811122012, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

JE
Jesse Bates
COO

Officers & trustees (4)

Source: Public filings

CO
Conor H•••
Director
DA
David W•••••••
President
IA
Ian L••••••••
Director
JE
Jesse B••••
COO
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2023
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$0.0M revenue
FY2022
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$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Valor Education Foundation This page 62 $200,336 -
Chesterton Academy of Buffalo 93 $433,382 100%
Westbury Friends School 93 $952,618 86%
The Missoula Community School 93 $682,494 91%
Kcbs Advance Academy Inc 93 $520,925 91%
Penfield Patriots Sports Booster Club Inc 93 $435,114 94%
Canyon Creek Preschool Inc 93 $499,260 100%
Classical Beginnings Inc 93 $340,406 100%
Fairbanks Montessori Association Inc 93 $985,215 85%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Valor Education Foundation

What is Valor Education Foundation?
Valor Education Foundation is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Austin, United States. At the heart of every person is a desire to know and to be known. We believe a truly human education addresses our deepest longings to pursue knowledge, to have meaningful friendships, and to grow in wisdom and virtue. Valor Education exists to educate the whole person in authentic communities for a full human life. Through our classical charter schools and the Valor Institute, we build communities dedicated to wisdom, virtue, and friendship.
When was Valor Education Foundation founded?
Valor Education Foundation was founded in 2016.
Who leads Valor Education Foundation?
Jesse Bates serves as COO.
Where is Valor Education Foundation located?
Headquartered in Austin, United States.
What is Valor Education Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M.
Is Valor Education Foundation trustworthy?
Valor Education Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 62 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Valor Education Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 811122012.
What is Valor Education Foundation's website?
https://www.valoreducation.org