Guitars For Vets Inc
G4V pursues its mission through free guitar instruction and a new acoustic guitar in a structured program run by volunteers, primarily through the Veterans Administration VA facilities and centers. Veterans are typically referred to the G4V program by their mental health provider. The healing power of music helps veterans deal with PTSD issues.
Guitars For Vets Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,214,108
- -23.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $979,355
- -18.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $18,447
- +68.5% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,374,388
- +23.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Guitars For Vets Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $89K (2022) to $121K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $121K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Gibson Gives Nashville, TN | Unrestricted donation | $120,650 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,214,108 | $979,355 | $1,374,388 | — | — | $18,447 |
| 2023 | $1,595,101 | $1,193,995 | $1,114,879 | $120,650 | 1 | $10,949 |
| 2022 | $1,520,244 | $921,334 | $835,825 | $88,825 | 2 | $2,427 |
| 2021 | $1,416,871 | $834,687 | $659,499 | — | — | $5 |
| 2020 | $1,211,403 | $923,897 | $402,790 | — | — | $444 |
| 2019 | $680,016 | $819,354 | $530,387 | — | — | — |
About Guitars For Vets Inc
Based on IRS filings
Guitars For Vets Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Brookfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guitars For Vets Inc is led by Eric Weinstein, Executive Director since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric Weinstein
Executive Director
Executive Director & Board Member → Executive Director, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$50K (2019) → $82K (2024)
Pete Ruzicka
Chairman
Chairman → President, 2023
President → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brad Garner
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Che Bolden
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Doble
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Fleming
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Nettesheim
Vice President & Founder
Board Member → Former Board Member & Founder, 2020
Former Board Member & Founder → Vice President & Founder, 2022
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$55K (2020) → $36K (2024)
Ben Kraft
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Paolino
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Bernard Bobber (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Beverly Belfer (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephen Layfield (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Blazek (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Jason Kostal (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Layfield (2019–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $82K, to Eric Weinstein (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Guitars For Vets Inc
How large is Guitars For Vets Inc?
Guitars For Vets Inc reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $979K.
What is Guitars For Vets Inc?
Guitars For Vets Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Brookfield, WI. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Guitars For Vets Inc operate?
Guitars For Vets Inc has awarded grants in South Carolina, Tennessee.
What is Guitars For Vets Inc's EIN?
Guitars For Vets Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0662347. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 20, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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