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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.5M
+22.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$55K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$55K
About Amvets (american Veterans)
Based on IRS filings
Amvets (american Veterans) is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $55K. Net investment income was $3.2M.
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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 | $10,537,964 | $8,623,294 | $8,703,985 |
| Revenue | $5,268,322 | $2,787,801 | $4,023,139 |
| Expenses | $3,349,979 | $3,075,224 | $3,257,672 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,186,258 | $224,681 | $939,239 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Amvets (american Veterans)
AMVETS + WD-40 Company Veteran Scholarship Program
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)
Amount
$12,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AMVETS Child and Grandchild Scholarship
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)
Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
AMVETS General Veteran Scholarship
AMVETS (AMERICAN VETERANS)
Amount
$4,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Operation Second Chance ($55,425).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OPERATION SECOND CHANCE CLARKSBURG, MD | GENERAL SUPPORT | $55,425 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BILL CLARK | NATIONAL COMMANDER (FROM 9/23) | 2 | $40,500 |
| PAUL SHIPELY | NATIONAL 1ST VICE COMMANDER | 2 | — |
| SANDY VORHIES | NATIONAL 2ND VICE COMMANDER | 2 | — |
| CHRIS STUDEBAKER | NATIONAL 3RD VICE COMMANDER | 2 | — |
| LEE ANN ADAMS | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AJ JOHN | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FRED BATES | NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE | 2 | — |
| KELLY MCFARLAIN | NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER | 2 | — |
| DONALD MCLEAN | NATIONAL COMMANDER (UNTIL 9/23) | 2 | $92,000 |
| JOSEPH CHENELLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $71,029 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Amvets (american Veterans)?
As of 2024, Amvets (american Veterans) holds $10.5M in total assets with $5.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $55K in 2024.
Where does Amvets (american Veterans) operate?
Amvets (american Veterans) has awarded grants in Maryland.
What size grants does Amvets (american Veterans) award?
In 2024, Amvets (american Veterans) awarded 1 grants totaling $55K — an average of about $55K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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