Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc
Financial assistance & educational assistance to veterans and to charities who support veterans. Also donations to other charities and the community at large.
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc at a glance
In short: Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc gave $96K across 7 grants in 2026 (avg $14K). Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $95,921
- -67.3% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 7
- +133.3% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $13,703
- -86.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,161,876
- +27.4% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Medu ($27K). Together the top 7 received $96K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 21 (81%).
How Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc gives
- Giving fell 74% 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 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $69K (2021) to $365K (2023). In 2026 it made 7 grants totaling $96K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medu | Community Donation | $26,667 |
| VVA Mi State Council | Veterans Benefits | $20,000 |
| Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund | Veterans Benefits | $19,887 |
| Gold Star Family F&WS | Veterans Benefits | $10,000 |
| Cass Catering LLC | Community Donation | $6,767 |
| Junior Rotc Scholarship | Scholarships | $6,600 |
| Detroit Veterans Day Parade | Community Donation | $6,000 |
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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 | $1,161,876 | $520,261 | $301,945 | $95,921 | 7 | $8,027 |
| 2025 | $911,789 | $454,610 | $477,945 | $292,980 | 3 | $17,872 |
| 2024 | $888,548 | $607,813 | $256,895 | $70,900 | 4 | $8,007 |
| 2023 | $490,879 | $393,558 | $577,155 | $365,000 | 3 | $9,415 |
| 2022 | $663,795 | $413,162 | $414,406 | $275,125 | 4 | $122 |
| 2021 | $665,039 | $12,480 | $152,481 | $69,050 | 3 | $197 |
| 2020 | $805,040 | $437,341 | $504,560 | $340,125 | 4 | $676 |
About Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc is a public charity, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 7 grants totaling $96K. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc is led by Paul Palazzolo, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Paul Palazzolo
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George Adams
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
John Lauve
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eugene Sullivan
Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bill Callahan
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Bill Langford
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
R. Mike Sand
Director
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
David Gurtowsky Sr.
Secretary
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mark Spooner
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Joe McClellan
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Sidney Taylor
1st Vice President
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (14)
- Former: Gary Hansen (2020–2025) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Raymond Sand (2023–2025) — Director
- Former: Derrick Rucker (2025) — Director
- Former: Tom Mesyn (2025) — Director
- Former: John E. Mullins (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Daniel Reynolds (2022–2024) — 1st Vice President
- Former: William Hitzelberger (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: William Langsford (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Tom Gavle (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: David Trevino (2022) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Bobby Bryant (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jerry Sebrowski (2020–2021) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Phil Gannia (2020–2021) — 2nd Vice President
- Former: Richard White (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc
How much does Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc give each year?
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc gave $96K across 7 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $293K across 3 grants.
What is Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's typical grant size?
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's median grant in 2026 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,703, across 7 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Does Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Veterans Benefits" (3 grants) and "Community Donation" (3 grants).
Who are Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's largest grantees?
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's largest 2026 grantees include Medu ($26,667), VVA Mi State Council ($20,000) and Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund ($19,887), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 69% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc?
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $520K.
What is Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's EIN?
Detroit Chapter 9 of Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1389463. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 26, 2026)
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