American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen
To provide financial, emotional and social assistance to America's military men and women serving overseas and their families remaining at home.
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen at a glance
In short: American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen gave $439K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $438,617
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- -20.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,827
- +1.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,660
- Total assets
- $299,992
- +14.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Marine Corps Community Services ($173K). Together the top 8 received $439K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 39 (79%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+9%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $538K (2023). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $439K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Corps Community Services Quantico, VA | General Fund Assistance | $173,297 |
| Armed Services YMCA 29 Palms Twentynine Palms, CA | General Fund Assistance | $65,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $299,992 | $547,335 | $510,002 | $438,617 | 8 | $169 |
| 2023 | $262,659 | $498,859 | $584,886 | $538,392 | 10 | $107 |
| 2022 | $348,686 | $436,559 | $472,269 | $435,100 | 11 | $2 |
| 2021 | $384,396 | $506,384 | $431,235 | $403,464 | 10 | $9,972 |
| 2020 | $309,247 | $353,744 | $177,802 | $165,409 | Total only | $18,426 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen
Based on IRS filings
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen is a public charity focused on public and 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
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's 2024 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Aj Ciontea
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Hawley
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeanette Kleist
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Vanbenthuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Arrigoni
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walter Vanbenthuysen
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Braun
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Francis Free (2023) — Director
- Former: Tamara Baron (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Warren Smith (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen
How much does American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen give each year?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen gave $439K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $538K across 10 grants.
What is American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's typical grant size?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's median grant in 2024 was $41,660, and its average grant was $54,827, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen give grants?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen gives mostly in California: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (40%). The most frequent recipient cities were Oceanside, CA (2 grants).
Does American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (8 of 8) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's largest grantees?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's largest 2024 grantees include Marine Corps Community Services ($173,297), Armed Services YMCA 29 Palms ($65,000) and Marine Corps Community Services Camp Pendleton ($55,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 67% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen reported $300K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $547K.
What is American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Westmont, IL. It holds $300K in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's EIN?
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1961737. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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