Amvets (American Veterans)
Amvets is a veterans service organization whose members, having served or now serving in the U.S. armed forces, are united to uphold and defend the constitution of the united states; to safeguard the principles of freedom, liberty and justice for all; to promote the cause of peace and goodwill among nations; to maintain inviolate the freedom of our country; to perpetuate the friends and associations of these veterans; and to provide members mutual assistance.
Amvets (American Veterans) at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,776,973
- +2.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,411,857
- -54.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $312,165
- -90.2% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $3,064,646
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Amvets (American Veterans)
Open Grants
10 open opportunities from Amvets (American Veterans)
AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship (Skilled Trades)
Amvets (American Veterans)
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship Program
Amvets (American Veterans)
Amount
$12,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
AMVETS Child and Grandchild Scholarship
Amvets (American Veterans)
Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Amvets (American Veterans) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Operation Second Chance Clarksburg, MD | General Support | $55,425 |
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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 | $10,776,973 | $2,411,857 | $3,064,646 | — | — | $312,165 |
| 2024 | $10,537,964 | $5,268,322 | $3,349,979 | $55,425 | 1 | $3,186,258 |
| 2023 | $8,623,294 | $2,787,801 | $3,075,224 | — | — | $224,681 |
| 2022 | $8,703,985 | $4,023,139 | $3,257,672 | — | — | $939,239 |
| 2021 | $9,484,148 | $3,609,128 | $3,290,558 | — | — | $580,906 |
| 2020 | $8,620,972 | $3,361,157 | $3,689,703 | — | — | $379,938 |
| 2019 | $8,625,545 | $4,698,088 | $4,413,229 | — | — | $486,445 |
About Amvets (American Veterans)
Based on IRS filings
Amvets (American Veterans) is a public charity, based in Washington, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $312K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Amvets (American Veterans) is led by Joseph Chenelly, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 3 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joseph Chenelly
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$111K (2019) → $92K (2025)
Horace Johnson
National Commander
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$40K (2025)
William Clark - Imm Past
National Commander
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$93K (2025)
Christopher Studebaker
National 3rd Vice Commander
Yr. Member → National 3rd Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aj John
National Executive Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly McFarlain
National Finance Officer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Ann Adams
National Executive Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Shipely
National 1st Vice Commander
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Vorhies
National 2nd Vice Commander
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Bates
National Judge Advocate
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Bill Clark (2020–2024) — National Commander
- Former: Donald McLean (2022–2024) — National Commander
- Former: Chris Studebaker (2024) — National 3rd Vice Commander
- Former: Fred Bates (2024) — National Judge Advocate
- Former: Donald Stream (2019–2023) — National Finance Officer
- Former: Gregory Heun (2019–2023) — National Commander
- Former: James B. King (2020–2023) — National Judge Advocate
- Former: Joseph T. Piening (2020–2023) — Yr. Member
- Former: Paul Shipley (2022–2023) — National 3rd Vice Commande
- Former: Janette Brown (2020–2022) — Past National Commander-See Sched. O · Filing note: Began 919
- Former: Arthur L. Majors (2019–2021) — National Provost Marshal
- Former: Don McLean (2019–2021) — National 2nd Vice Commander
- Former: Rege Riley (2019–2021) — Past National Commander-See Sched. O · Filing note: Began 919
- Former: Clifford Fitzsimmons (2019) — National Deputy Judge Advocate
- Former: Jan Brown (2019) — National 1st Vice Commander
- Former: Marion Polk (2019) — Past National Commander--See Sched O · Filing note: Began 918
- Former: Ron Dillon (2019) — National Finance Officer
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $93K, to William Clark - IMM Past (National Commander (Until 9/2024)). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Amvets (American Veterans)
How large is Amvets (American Veterans)?
Amvets (American Veterans) reported $10.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
Where does Amvets (American Veterans) operate?
Amvets (American Veterans) has awarded grants in Maryland.
What is Amvets (American Veterans)'s EIN?
Amvets (American Veterans)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 53-0176836. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 14, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 4, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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