American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets
To uphold and defend the constitution of the unted states of America; to safeguard the principles of freedom, liberty & justice for all; to promote the cause of peace and goodwill amongst nations; to maintain the freedom of our country; to preserve the fundamentals of democracy.
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets at a glance
In short: American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets gave $368K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), top state Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $367,851
- +104.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,550
- +75.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $53,795
- Total assets
- $918,545
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Amvets ($78K). Together the top 6 received $349K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 27 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets gives
- Giving grew 474% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $64K (2022) to $368K (2025). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $368K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amvets | — | $78,213 |
| City of Salem | Monument | $55,583 |
| Salem Athletic Booster Club Salem, OH | — | $55,101 |
| United Booster Association Hanoverton, OH | — | $53,795 |
| Salem Community Food Pantry | — | $53,095 |
| Salvation Army | — | $53,095 |
| Various | — | $18,969 |
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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 | $918,545 | $790,956 | $756,566 | $367,851 | 7 | $2,663 |
| 2024 | $884,732 | $616,062 | $588,590 | $180,090 | 6 | $-2,295 |
| 2023 | $856,205 | $475,938 | $415,913 | $77,784 | 5 | $75 |
| 2022 | $795,563 | $356,103 | $345,513 | $64,092 | 5 | $47 |
| 2021 | $784,980 | $395,106 | $339,182 | $67,136 | 4 | $49 |
About American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets
Based on IRS filings
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets is a public charity, based in Salem, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $919K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $368K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets is led by Jerry Wright, Chairman of since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 13 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jerry Wright
Chairman of
Commander → 1st Vice Com, 2022
1st Vice Com → Chairman of, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brandon Farmer
Year Trustee
Year Trustee → 1st Yr Trustee, 2023
1st Yr Trustee → Year Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eddie Kirkland
Year Trustee
Year Trustee → 2nd Yr Trustee, 2023
2nd Yr Trustee → Year Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thom Shafer
Year Trustee
3rd Yr Trustee → Year Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Oesch
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Seguin
Commander
Year Trustee → 1st Vice, 2023
1st Vice → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rich Eichler
2nd Vice Com
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Pritchard
Adjutant
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Faulkiner
3rd Vice Com
Year Trustee → 3rd Vice Com, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Caryal Emelo
Judge Advoca
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Olin
Finance Officer
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonnie Patrick
Honor Guard
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Galchick
1st Vice Com
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Larry Hively I (2023–2024) — Finance Officer
- Former: Richard Eichler (2023–2024) — 2nd Vice
- Former: Rodney A Hughes Sr. (2023–2024) — Commander
- Former: Chris Sommers (2023) — 3rd Vice
- Former: Bill Edgerton (2021–2022) — Honor Guard
- Former: Chuck Smith (2021–2022) — Judge Advoca
- Former: Larry Hively (2021–2022) — Finance Officer
- Former: Rod Hughes (2021–2022) — Commander
- Former: Shane Barnes (2021–2022) — 3rd Vice Com
- Former: Tom Scahill (2021–2022) — Provost Mars
- Former: Bob Pergola (2021) — 1st Vice Com
- Former: Dale Mountz (2021) — Year Trustee
- Former: Gene Sommers (2021) — Year Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets
How much does American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets give each year?
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets gave $368K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $180K across 6 grants.
What is American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's typical grant size?
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's median grant in 2025 was $53,795, and its average grant was $52,550, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets give grants?
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's top state is Ohio, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's largest grantees?
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's largest 2025 grantees include Amvets ($78,213), City of Salem ($55,583) and Salem Athletic Booster Club ($55,101), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 51% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets?
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets reported $919K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $791K.
What is American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's EIN?
American Veterans of World War II Post 45 Salem Amvets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0221364. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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