Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Fraternal, patriotic, historical, and educational: to perpetuate the memory and history of our dads; to assist worthy comrades, their spouses and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the united states of America; and foster true patriotism.
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars at a glance
In short: Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars reported $20K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $19,700 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +289.5% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $367,255
- +10.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $251,603
- +18.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $408
- -5.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $198,314
- -15.0% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
Who Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $20K (2025). In 2025 it reported $20K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels of Palo Pinto County Mineral Wells, TX | Meals for Elderly | $5,058 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $367,255 | $251,603 | $198,314 | $19,700 | Total only | $408 |
| 2024 | $331,553 | $212,672 | $233,381 | $5,058 | 1 | $433 |
| 2023 | $378,099 | $249,807 | $237,021 | $6,188 | Total only | $286 |
| 2022 | $388,939 | $218,066 | $205,809 | $7,642 | Total only | $653 |
| 2021 | $393,881 | $373,338 | $374,436 | — | — | $2,694 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars
Based on IRS filings
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Mineral Wells, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $367K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $20K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $408.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars is led by James E. Bransom, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James E. Bransom
CEO
Commander → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
48 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay L. Eastman
Director
Senior Vice → Junior Vice Committee, 2022
Junior Vice Committee → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel C. Streun
Director
Adjutant → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
16 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brendan G. Hornbake
Trustee
Year Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2022
48 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James K. Elliott
Director
Judge Advoca → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Britt William Tuggle
Director
New on the 2025 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Logan
Director
New on the 2025 filing
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Rodriguez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Philip J. Dixon (2021–2024) — Senior Vice Committee
- Former: Ronald D. Johnson (2021–2024) — Quartermaste
- Former: Johnny M. Gabriel (2022–2024) — Year Trustee
- Former: Junior Johnson (2023–2024) — Year Trustee
- Former: Alfredo J. Guajardo (2021–2023) — Service Officer
- Former: Ramiro Calderon (2021–2023) — Surgeon
- Former: Stephen L. Smith (2021–2023) — Chaplain
- Former: George W. Bradshaw (2021–2022) — Year Trustee
- Former: Carol R Wright (2021) — 3rd Year Trustee
- Former: David Lons (2021) — 1st Year Trustee
- Former: Harry D Flegle (2021) — Advoate
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars
How much does Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars give each year?
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars reported $20K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $5K across 1 grant.
How large is Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars?
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars reported $367K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $252K.
What is Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars?
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars is a public charity focused on Children and youth, based in Mineral Wells, TX. It holds $367K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars operate?
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars's EIN?
Palo Pinto Memorial Post 2399 Veterans of Foreign Wars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-2327388. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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