National Veterans Leadership Foundation
The National Veterans Leadership Foundation (NVLF) is a private foundation based in New Albany, Ohio. Founded on May 10, 2021, it partners with colleges and universities to support military-connected students as they pursue higher education and prepare for careers.
National Veterans Leadership Foundation at a glance
In short: National Veterans Leadership Foundation gave $247K across 59 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), top state Ohio. 35% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $247,050
- +26.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 59
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $4,187
- +0.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $1,817,882
- +75.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 35% first-time grantees (9 of 26, 2025)
- Primary geography
- Ohio (31% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to National Veterans Leadership Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
NVLF states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.
- Review Cycle
- The Resource Hub lists June 26, 2026, as the deadline to submit a 2026 National Partner Advancement Award application.
- Deadline
- The Resource Hub lists June 26, 2026, as the deadline to submit a 2026 National Partner Advancement Award application.
- Contact
Mailing address: 7 Alban Mews, New Albany, OH 43054
Phone: (614) 300-0520
Website: HTTPS://NVLF.US
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who National Veterans Leadership Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Ohio State University Foundation ($44K across 4 grants). Together the top 10 received $142K.
Organizations only. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($19,500), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
134 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 134 grants of 134 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in Ohio (31%), Illinois (18%), Texas (10%), West Virginia (5%), and California (5%). The listed grants also include recipients in Florida, Washington, D.C., Kansas, Virginia, and other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 59 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is National Veterans Leadership Foundation open to new grantees?
35%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 26 grantees (35%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $6K; repeat grants $11K. How we count
Medians: $5K first-time, $9K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2022–2025). 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $94K (2022) to $247K (2025). In 2025 it made 59 grants totaling $247K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Foundation Chicago, IL | Advancement Award | $23,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation Chicago, IL | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $15,000 |
| Uc Regents Los Angeles, CA | Support for Military Community Advocate | $10,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation Tampa, FL | Support for Military Community Advocate | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas - Military and Veteran Center Richardson, TX | Support for Military Community Advocate | $10,000 |
| West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | Support for Military Community Advocate | $10,000 |
| Ashland University Ashland, OH | Military Community Advocates Service Scholarship Program | $7,500 |
| Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $7,500 |
| Howard University Washington, DC | Support for Military Community Advocate | $7,500 |
| Ku Endowment Association Lawrence, KS | Support for Military Community Advocate | $7,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation reported 59 grants in 2025, 47 in 2024, and 16 in 2023.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,817,882 | $1,552,196 | $601,440 | $247,050 | 59 | $577,498 | $208,735 |
| 2024 | $1,035,156 | $1,339,269 | $469,502 | $195,250 | 47 | $467,376 | $484,318 |
| 2023 | $609,481 | $529,258 | $414,590 | $140,550 | 16 | $408,068 | $224,808 |
| 2022 | $496,713 | $437,123 | $326,548 | $93,840 | 12 | $314,665 | $312,897 |
| 2021 | $526,451 | $639,717 | $120,857 | — | — | $119,347 | $392,407 |
| 2020 | $1,953 | $2,000 | $47 | — | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
NVLF states that its purposes include advancing education by helping higher-education institutions better serve veteran students; informing the public about how institutions can help service members and their families transition to higher education and careers; and promoting social welfare by strengthening institutions’ ability to provide educational opportunities to veterans.
Its grants support university-based work, including Military Community Advocate service scholarships and campus activities that build support for military-connected students. In 2025, for example, grant purposes included support for Military Community Advocates and the NVLF Military Community Advocate Service Scholarship Program.
Recipients include universities and university foundations. In their own descriptions, the University of South Florida Foundation says it provides charitable and educational aid to the university and promotes its educational activities; West Virginia University says it fosters and supports research at WVU; and the University of Wisconsin Foundation says it advances the university’s objectives by encouraging alumni, donor, and community engagement and support.
Grantmaking
In 2025, NVLF reported 59 grants totaling $247,050. Grants ranged from $250 to $23,000, with a median of $2,500.
Among the largest reported grants were $23,000 to The Ohio State University Foundation for an “Advancement Award,” and $15,000 to the same recipient for the NVLF Military Community Advocate Service Scholarship Program for the 2025–26 academic year. Other grants of $10,000 supported Military Community Advocate work at an individual recipient, the University of South Florida Foundation, the University of Texas at Dallas Military and Veteran Center, and West Virginia University. Ashland University, Cleveland State University, Howard University, KU Endowment Association, Norfolk State University Foundation, and Ohio University’s Veterans and Military Student Services each received $7,500 among the listed grants.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Ami Scott as board secretary; Debbie Liebert Karl as board treasurer; and Dr. Joe Alutto, Stuart Burgdoerfer, Jody Davids, and Jesse Tyson as board members.
National Veterans Leadership Foundation's 2025 filing lists 6 officers; none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ami Scott
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Davids
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Tyson
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stuart Burgdoerfer
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Liebert Karl
Board Treasurer
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Alutto
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Donald G. Barger Jr. (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Illias Simpson (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Karl (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Alutto (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Charles Webb (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Miller (2020) — President
- Former: Jonathon Jasper (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 National Veterans Leadership Foundation
How much does National Veterans Leadership Foundation give each year?
National Veterans Leadership Foundation gave $247K across 59 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $195K across 47 grants.
What is National Veterans Leadership Foundation's typical grant size?
National Veterans Leadership Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $2,500, and its average grant was $4,187, across 59 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from National Veterans Leadership Foundation that year got $6K on average.
Where does National Veterans Leadership Foundation give grants?
National Veterans Leadership Foundation's top state is Ohio, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Illinois (18%) and Texas (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (4 grants), San Antonio, TX (4 grants), Richardson, TX (3 grants) and Morgantown, WV (3 grants).
Does National Veterans Leadership Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 59 grants with a stated purpose on National Veterans Leadership Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "NVLF Fellows Leadership Forum Travel Stipend 2025" (18 grants), "Support for Military Community Advocate" (13 grants) and "NVLF Advancement Award 25-26 Ay" (11 grants).
Who are National Veterans Leadership Foundation's largest grantees?
National Veterans Leadership Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Ohio State University Foundation ($43,500 across 4 grants), University of Texas at Dallas - Military and Veteran Center ($13,250 across 3 grants) and West Virginia University ($13,250 across 3 grants), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 10 grants to individuals ($19,500), which are not listed by name. Together they received 28% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is National Veterans Leadership Foundation?
National Veterans Leadership Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What does National Veterans Leadership Foundation fund?
NVLF states that its purposes include advancing education by helping higher-education institutions better serve veteran students; informing the public about how institutions can help service members and their families transition to higher education and careers; and promoting social welfare by strengthening institutions’ ability to provide educational opportunities to veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from National Veterans Leadership Foundation?
NVLF states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is National Veterans Leadership Foundation's EIN?
National Veterans Leadership Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4080156. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Does National Veterans Leadership Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). National Veterans Leadership Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/national-veterans-leadership-foundation-morg_cb606f2f947e4d70a5f03ce2aecb42e1
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