Military Order of the Purple Heart
THE MISSION OF THE PURPLE HEART FOUNDATION IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF PURPLE HEART RECIPIENTS AND OTHER HONORABLY DISCHARGED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.7M
+84.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$35K
+40.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$18K
+40.5% YoY
About Military Order of the Purple Heart
Based on IRS filings
Military Order of the Purple Heart is a nonprofit organization, based in ANNANDALE, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $35K. Net investment income was $51K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,650,167 | $1,978,514 | $2,548,586 |
| Revenue | $5,948,186 | $14,779,045 | $20,677,650 |
| Expenses | $4,145,643 | $14,584,428 | $20,919,284 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $50,974 | $9,528 | $6,839 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Military Order of the Purple Heart
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Lamoph (ladies Moph) ($20,377), Warrior Canine Connection ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WARRIOR CANINE CONNECTION BOYDS, MD | SERVICE DOGS PLACEMENT PROGRAM | $15,000 |
| LAMOPH (LADIES MOPH) CHEBOYGAN, MI | VETERANS SERVICE, REHAB, WELFARE PROGRAMS | $20,377 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES M BLAYLOCK | CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| NEIL VAN ESS | SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BRUCE G MCKENTY | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| ANTHONY C KOHL | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JOHN H AGENBROAD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MARY LOU KEENER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| SONYA T BROADWAY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BILL HUTTON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KENNY JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CARL V JONES SR | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JAMES MITCHELL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| PETER PALANDJIAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| KIRSTY PEREZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| JEFF ROY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DELBERT E DELL TURNER | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| BRIAN WRUBEL | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| STEPHEN L RUCKMAN | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 50 | $185,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Military Order of the Purple Heart?
As of 2024, Military Order of the Purple Heart holds $3.7M in total assets with $5.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $35K in 2024.
Where does Military Order of the Purple Heart operate?
Military Order of the Purple Heart has awarded grants in Georgia, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Military Order of the Purple Heart award?
In 2024, Military Order of the Purple Heart awarded 2 grants totaling $35K — an average of about $18K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Military Order of the Purple Heart's EIN?
Military Order of the Purple Heart's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 59-3184919. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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