Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633
To carry out the programs and services of the veterans of foreign wars of the united states
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 at a glance
In short: Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 gave $70K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $10K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $70,000
- +42.9% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- -22.2% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +83.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,450,539
- +2.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Virginia (50% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Taps ($20K). Together the top 7 received $70K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 28 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 gives
- Giving grew 67% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2024) to $70K (2026). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $70K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Taps Arlington, VA | — | $20,000 |
| Sunrise Foundation Bethesda, MD | — | $20,000 |
| Women in Military Service for Amer Arlington, VA | — | $10,000 |
| Fisher House Fort Belvoir Fort Belvoir, VA | — | $5,000 |
| VFW National Home for Children Eaton Rapids, MI | — | $5,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers Foundation Staten Island, NY | — | $5,000 |
| Project Serve Baltimore, MD | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,450,539 | $177,060 | $139,421 | $70,000 | 7 | $52,646 |
| 2025 | $1,416,201 | $144,977 | $114,374 | $49,000 | 9 | $28,830 |
| 2024 | $1,391,791 | $117,487 | $62,762 | $3,175 | Total only | $4,947 |
| 2023 | $1,337,444 | $105,078 | $112,490 | $42,000 | 6 | $-13,618 |
| 2022 | $1,344,856 | $138,722 | $125,096 | $42,000 | 6 | $34,006 |
| 2021 | $1,331,230 | $126,364 | $97,242 | $41,000 | 3 | $32,428 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633
Based on IRS filings
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 is a public charity, based in Potomac, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $70K. Net investment income was $53K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 is led by Paul Phillips, Commander President since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul Phillips
Commander President
Commander → Commander President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James Earnest
Trustee
Year Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John Barrett
Trustee
Year Trustee → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Martin Michlik
Trustee
Adjutant → Adjutant Secretary, 2022
Adjutant Secretary → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Billy Welch
Vice Commander Vice President
Senior Vice Commander → Vice Commander Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles A. Drake
Junior Vice Commander
Surgeon → Post Home, 2023
Post Home → Junior Vice Commander, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Charles Updegrove
Service Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Ed Toussaint
Judge Advocate
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
John Grimes
Treasurer Quarter Master
Chaplain → Treasurer Quarter Master, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Don Creed
Chaplain
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Kyle Vaden
Adjutant
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Drake Charles (2025) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Keith Kaider (2023–2024) — Vice Commander
- Former: Mike Jones (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Hugh Robinson (2021–2023) — Treasurer Quarter Master
- Former: Michael Jones (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Bernard Edelman (2021) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Donald Davis (2021) — Year Trustee
- Former: Donald K. Kaider (2021) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Hugh Eagleton (2021) — Chaplain
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633
How much does Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 give each year?
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 gave $70K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $49K across 9 grants.
What is Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633's typical grant size?
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633's median grant in 2026 was $5,000, and its average grant was $10,000, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 give grants?
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 gives mostly in Virginia: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Maryland (36%) and Michigan (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Arlington, VA (2 grants).
Who are Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633's largest grantees?
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633's largest 2026 grantees include Taps ($20,000), Sunrise Foundation ($20,000) and Women in Military Service for Amer ($10,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 71% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633?
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633 reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $177K.
What is Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633's EIN?
Cabin John Memorial VFW Post 5633's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7305456. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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