TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL, EMOTIONAL AND SOCIAL ASSISTANCE TO AMERICA'S MILITARY MEN AND WOMEN SERVING OVERSEAS AND THEIR FAMILIES REMAINING AT HOME.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$300K
+14.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$439K
-18.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
-20.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$55K
+1.8% YoY
About American Friends of Our Armed Forces
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Our Armed Forces is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WESTMONT, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $300K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $439K. Net investment income was $169.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $299,992 | $262,659 | $348,686 |
| Revenue | $547,335 | $498,859 | $436,559 |
| Expenses | $510,002 | $584,886 | $472,269 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $169 | $107 | $2 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Marine Corps Community Services ($173,297), Armed Services Ymca 29 Palms ($65,000), Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton ($55,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA 29 PALMS TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $65,000 |
| MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES QUANTICO, VA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $173,297 |
| MILITARY SHOWERS OF SUPPORT SANTA ANA, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $30,000 |
| SEMPER FI FUND OCEANSIDE, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $20,000 |
| ASSISTANCE LEAGUE OF COACHELLA VALLEY RANCHO MIRAGE, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $12,000 |
| MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES CAMP PENDLETON CAMP PENDLETON, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $55,000 |
| MARINE CORPS COMMUNITY SERVICES SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $48,320 |
| ARMED SERVICES YMCA CAMP PENDLETON OCEANSIDE, CA | GENERAL FUND ASSISTANCE | $35,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEANETTE KLEIST | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DON HAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JUDY VANBENTHUYSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| WALTER VANBENTHUYSEN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| ROBERT ARRIGONI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRIS BRAUN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AJ CIONTEA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Friends of Our Armed Forces?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WESTMONT, IL. It holds $300K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Friends of Our Armed Forces?
As of 2024, American Friends of Our Armed Forces holds $300K in total assets with $547K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $439K in 2024.
Where does American Friends of Our Armed Forces operate?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces has awarded grants in California, Virginia.
What size grants does American Friends of Our Armed Forces award?
In 2024, American Friends of Our Armed Forces awarded 8 grants totaling $439K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Friends of Our Armed Forces's EIN?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1961737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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