Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
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Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US at a glance
In short: Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gave $190K across 6 grants in 2026 (avg $32K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $190,275
- +26.8% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $31,713
- -15.5% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,600
- Total assets
- $132,057
- -8.2% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Wvaa ($120K). Together the top 6 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 19 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gives
- Giving grew 592% 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2023) to $190K (2026). In 2026 it made 6 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Wvaa Providence, KY | Donation for Scholarship fund and Veterans Org | $120,000 |
| Webster Co Veterans Assoc Providence, KY | Donation to Veterans org | $35,500 |
| VFW Post 5484 Providence, KY | Donation to Veterans Org | $13,700 |
| Webster Co Sheriff Auxiliary Dixon, KY | Donation to sheriffs auxiliary K9 unit | $7,500 |
| Webster Co Board of Education Dixon, KY | Donations to Webster Co School activities | $7,075 |
| Lady Missiles Fredonia, KY | Donation | $6,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $132,057 | $274,097 | $285,872 | $190,275 | 6 |
| 2025 | $143,832 | $302,387 | $239,692 | $150,050 | 4 |
| 2024 | $81,137 | $211,264 | $197,889 | $86,050 | 4 |
| 2023 | $67,762 | $154,385 | $120,428 | $27,500 | 2 |
| 2022 | $33,805 | $173,794 | $171,515 | $46,800 | 3 |
About Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
Based on IRS filings
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Providence, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $132K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 6 grants totaling $190K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US is led by Judy Whitfield, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Judy Whitfield
President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Elder
Bartender
Bar Tender → Bartender, 2024
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$3K (2022) → $0 (2026)
Robin Harrell
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Fralick
Vice President
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Audrey Crider (2022–2025) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Leah (2022) — Martinez
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $3K, to Jennifer Elder (Bar Tender). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
How much does Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US give each year?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gave $190K across 6 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $150K across 4 grants.
What is Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's typical grant size?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's median grant in 2026 was $10,600, and its average grant was $31,713, across 6 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US give grants?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Providence, KY (3 grants) and Dixon, KY (2 grants).
Does Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's largest grantees?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's largest 2026 grantees include Wvaa ($120,000), Webster Co Veterans Assoc ($35,500) and VFW Post 5484 ($13,700), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US reported $132K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $274K.
What is Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Providence, KY. It holds $132K in total assets as of 2026.
What is Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's EIN?
Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1301190. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2026.
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 2023 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 26, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 29, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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