American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Finding strength in the fellowship of other gold star mothers who strive to keep the memory of our sons and daughters alive by working to help veterans, those currently serving in the military, their families and our communities.
American Gold Star Mothers Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $580,313
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $309,255
- +11.6% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $726
- -58.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $234,059
- +29.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from American Gold Star Mothers Inc
American Gold Star Manor Housing Assistance Grant
American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Amount
Up to $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Gold Star Mothers Chapter Grant
American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Amount
$400 (up to five awarded each quarter)
Deadline
Deadline not published
American Gold Star Mothers Giving Grace Grant
American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Gold Star Mothers Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $53K (2023). In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Gold Star Mothers Inc - San Jose Chapter Tracy, CA | General Support | $13,173 |
| American Gold Star Mothers Inc - Tampa Bay Chapter Clermont, FL | General Support | $12,863 |
| American Gold Star Mothers Inc - Department of Alabama Hartselle, AL | General Support | $11,375 |
| American Gold Star Mothers Inc - Northern California Chapter Elk Grove, CA | General Support | $10,000 |
| American Gold Star Mothers Inc - Department of Tennessee Madisonville, TN | General Support | $5,114 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $580,313 | $309,255 | $234,059 | — | — | $726 |
| 2024 | $505,975 | $277,037 | $181,102 | — | — | $1,762 |
| 2023 | $446,882 | $376,293 | $372,062 | $52,525 | 5 | $966 |
| 2022 | $509,967 | $596,351 | $643,511 | $10,100 | 1 | $297 |
| 2021 | $607,377 | $422,844 | $451,854 | — | — | $861 |
| 2020 | $636,387 | $613,570 | $393,364 | — | — | $2,696 |
| 2019 | $416,181 | $373,714 | $367,504 | — | — | $1,633 |
About American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Gold Star Mothers Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $580K in total assets. Net investment income was $726.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Gold Star Mothers Inc is led by Patricia Elliott, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Patricia Elliott
President
2nd Vice President & Secretary → 1st Vice President, 2024
1st Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nichole Chilton
It Chair & Webmaster
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Tolbert
Banner Guard
Chaplain → Banner Guard, 2025
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pam Stemple
National Vavs Representative
1st Vice President → President, 2024
President → National Vavs Representative, 2025
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Bullock
National Service Officer & Sergeant-At-Arms
Sergeant-At-Arms → Flag Guard, 2024
Flag Guard → National Service Officer & Sergeant-At-Arms, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Kirk
1st Vice President
Sergeant-At-Arms → 2nd Vice President, 2024
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Paulsen
2nd Vice President
Banner Guard → Sergeant-At-Arms, 2024
Sergeant-At-Arms → 2nd Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rose Duval
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joan Snyder
Flag Guard
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie McGhee
Chaplain
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theresa Karlson
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: Lee-Ann Forsythe (2021–2024) — National Service Officer
- Former: Cathy Bordeaux (2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Chanta Vasquez (2024) — Secretary
- Former: Jeanette Nazario (2024) — Banner Guard
- Former: Sarah Taylor (2019–2023) — President
- Former: Dee Thompson (2023) — Flag Guard
- Former: Robin Abbott (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Suzanne Sheaffer (2023) — Chaplain
- Former: Jo Ann Maitland (2019–2022) — President
- Former: Elaine Brattain (2020–2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Vickie Castro (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Carol Resh (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Cindy Tatum (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Ginger Emerson (2019–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Patti Elliot (2021) — Flag Guard
- Former: Mona Gunn (2019–2020) — President
- Former: Carla Wicks (2020) — Flag Guard
- Former: Patricia O'Kane-Trombley (2020) — Publications
- Former: Becky Christmas (2019) — President
- Former: Lorna Harris (2019) — Sargeant at Arms
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Gold Star Mothers Inc
How large is American Gold Star Mothers Inc?
American Gold Star Mothers Inc reported $580K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $309K.
What is American Gold Star Mothers Inc?
American Gold Star Mothers Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $580K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does American Gold Star Mothers Inc operate?
American Gold Star Mothers Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Florida, Tennessee.
What is American Gold Star Mothers Inc's EIN?
American Gold Star Mothers Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6045308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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