Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
The Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is a public charity based in Liberty, Missouri, formed in 2001. It is an association of veterans from all branches of the U.S. Armed Forces who ride motorcycles as a hobby, and its stated focus includes supporting individual veterans, veteran care facilities, veteran organizations, and registered charities.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association at a glance
In short: Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association gave $122K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $9K), top state Wisconsin. 100% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $122,080
- +40.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +44.4% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,391
- -2.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,199,252
- +18.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 100% first-time grantees (13 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (16% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
- Contact
Mailing address: 11 East Kansas St, Liberty, MO 64068
Phone: (641) 351-1230
Website: https://combatvet.us
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was K9S for Veterans NFP ($10K). Together the top 10 received $99K.
Grant Size Distribution
60 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 60 grants of 60 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were Wisconsin (16%), Missouri (12%), Illinois (8%), New Mexico (8%), and Mississippi (8%). The association’s website says it has members in all 50 states and lists chapters and detachments across the United States and in areas abroad.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association open to new grantees?
100%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 13 of 13 grantees (100%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $9K. How we count
- 0% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2023) to $182K (2019). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $122K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| K9S for Veterans NFP Plainfield, IL | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| Charlie Five Inc Edgewood, NM | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| Nation of Patriots Arizona Sussex, WI | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| 5TH Squad Pearl, MS | Scholarships | $10,000 |
| Lone Start Paws 4 a Cause San Antonio, TX | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| Operation Heroes Support Fort Ashby, WV | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| Villagers for Veterans The Villages, FL | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| Wisconsin Veterans Network Inc West Allis, WI | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| South Dakota Service Dogs Rapid City, SD | Veterans Assistance | $10,000 |
| Operation Reboot Outdoors Inc Turner, ME | Veterans Assistance | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,199,252 | $528,803 | $344,992 | $122,080 | 13 | $14,736 |
| 2024 | $1,015,441 | $493,486 | $311,823 | $86,779 | 9 | $15,968 |
| 2023 | $833,778 | $419,263 | $191,231 | $60,000 | 6 | $7,386 |
| 2022 | $610,746 | $386,909 | $276,146 | $107,268 | 12 | — |
| 2021 | $512,185 | $324,087 | $310,330 | $168,857 | 20 | — |
| 2020 | $481,226 | $289,998 | $246,870 | $140,172 | 21 | — |
| 2019 | $438,098 | $306,826 | $319,905 | $181,959 | 26 | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The association’s 2025 filing describes its mission as improving communication and camaraderie among members of the U.S. Armed Forces by providing health, comfort, financial, and other benefits. It also describes objectives that include supporting veterans’ organizations, raising awareness of issues affecting POWs, MIAs, and their families, and promoting motorcycle activities associated with veterans.
The filing says the association provided emergency funds of up to $3,000 per member and assisted 25 families. These funds are described as member assistance, not as a grant program for outside applicants. Separately, the CVMA Auxiliary administers a scholarship program for eligible CVMA or CVMAA members and their relatives; awards require attendance at an institute of higher learning toward an associate’s or higher degree during the award year.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the association reported 13 grants totaling $122,080. Grants ranged from $7,000 to $10,000, with a median of $10,000. The reported grant purposes were primarily veterans assistance, with one listed grant for scholarships.
Among the largest grants were $10,000 each to K9s for Veterans NFP, Charlie Five Inc., Nation of Patriots Arizona, 5th Squad, Lone Star Paws 4 a Cause, Operation Heroes Support, Villagers for Veterans, Wisconsin Veterans Network Inc., and South Dakota Service Dogs. Other reported grants included $9,000 to Operation Reboot Outdoors Inc., $8,280 to Feed the Veterans, and $7,800 to K9s for Camo.
The grantees’ own descriptions illustrate the range of work represented: 5th Squad says it provides life-sustaining financial aid to improve veterans’ quality of life; South Dakota Service Dogs says it provides trained service dogs and training free of charge to veterans and first responders in South Dakota; Wisconsin Veterans Network says it serves veterans and families facing crises through a network of organizations; and Villagers for Veterans says it supports veterans with catastrophic injuries as they pursue healing, normalcy, and independent living.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew Jones as president, Christopher Aker as vice president, Robert McCloud as public relations officer, Brad Berglund as secretary, Robert Soice as sergeant at arms, and David Worley as treasurer.
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association is led by Matthew Jones, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Matthew Jones
President
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Berglund
Secretary
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Aker
Vice President
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Worley
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
25 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert McCloud
Public Relations Officer
On filings since 2024
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Soice
Sergeant at Arms
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Gary Lujan (2019–2023) — Sergeant at Arms
- Former: Scott Harris (2019–2023) — Public Relations Officer
- Former: Charles Peloquin (2019–2022) — Treasurer
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 Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association
How much does Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association give each year?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association gave $122K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $87K across 9 grants.
What is Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's typical grant size?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,391, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association that year got $9K on average.
Where does Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association give grants?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's top state is Wisconsin, with 16% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (12%) and Illinois (8%).
Does Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Assistance" (12 grants).
Who are Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's largest grantees?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's largest 2025 grantees include K9S for Veterans NFP ($10,000), Charlie Five Inc ($10,000) and Nation of Patriots Arizona ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 25% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $529K.
What does Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association fund?
The association’s 2025 filing describes its mission as improving communication and camaraderie among members of the U.S. Armed Forces by providing health, comfort, financial, and other benefits. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check combatvet.us for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's EIN?
Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1426362. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 26, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 23, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/combat-veterans-motorcycle-association-morg_8715136964a74b2ab5d0c2a813c8ec42
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