National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation
To honor American's contributions to our country through military service, to connect civilians with veterans and their experience, to inspire visitors to serve their communities and nation as active engaged citizens, and to educate school children about the history and value of service.
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation at a glance
In short: National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.6M), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,610,944
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,610,944
- -33.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,610,944
- Total assets
- $801,768
- -21.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Corporation ($1.6M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $900K (2020) to $2.8M (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Veterans Memorial and Museum Operating Corporation Columbus, OH | General Operations | $1,610,944 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $801,768 | $1,710,944 | $1,618,181 | $1,610,944 | 1 |
| 2023 | $1,014,364 | $2,616,964 | $2,476,666 | $2,421,757 | 1 |
| 2022 | $395,626 | $2,752,811 | $2,953,102 | $2,821,065 | 1 |
| 2021 | $1,610,127 | $1,859,371 | $1,644,632 | $1,350,013 | 1 |
| 2020 | $1,077,349 | $1,200,000 | $902,367 | $900,000 | 1 |
About National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $802K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation is led by Ltg Michael Ferriter, CEO of Nvmm on every filing since 2020; none of the 23 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ltg Michael Ferriter
CEO of Nvmm
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederic Bertley PhD
Interim CEO
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lewis Von Thaer
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John H. McConnell II
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wolfe Lloyd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manuel Guzman
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Elliott
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christos Karmis
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kima Cole
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Hilsheimer
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leo Roberto
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Spence
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Cowman
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Boyer
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Major General Stephen Markovich
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rustom Khouri III
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Ciesinski
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louis A. Zeisman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Carrow
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Wexner
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Taylor
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Butler
Acting President of Nvmm
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Wasserman
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Phil Carrow (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Greg Davies (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Zach Wasserman (2022–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Dave Ciesinski (2023) — Director
- Former: Ronald A. Robins Jr. (2023) — Director
- Former: Bruce Thorn (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Eric Smith (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Guy Worley (2020–2022) — Former Secretary
- Former: Maj Gen Stephen Markovich (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Kaufmann (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Paul Chodak (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vice Admiral John Bird (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brig Gen John Haley (2022) — Director
- Former: Debbie Swain (2022) — Director
- Former: Neal Creighton (2022) — Director
- Former: Greg Charmichael (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Hamrock (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Lt Gen Patricia McQuistion (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Steve Steinour (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Janelle Coleman (2020) — Director
- Former: Rye Barcott (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Memorial and Museum Foundation
How much does National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation give each year?
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation gave $1.6M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.4M across 1 grant.
How large is National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation?
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation reported $802K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation?
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $802K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation operate?
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation's EIN?
National Veterans Memorial and Museum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4596922. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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