Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial is based in Blue Springs, Missouri, and is classified in its filing as Form 990-PF (a private foundation). The Rainbow Division Veterans Foundation describes its work as commemorating the deeds, sacrifices, and traditions of the 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division through memorials, education, and preserving the division’s legacy.
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial at a glance
In short: Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial gave $32K across 15 grants in 2025 (avg $2K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $32,000
- +10.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 15
- +7.1% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $2,133
- +3.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $2,250
- Total assets
- $1,134,964
- +2.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (47% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 908 Nw Vesper Street, Blue Springs, MO 64015
Phone: (816) 228-9300
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was 369TH Sustainment Brigade Officers Association ($3K).
Organizations only. It also paid 14 individual scholarships ($29,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
49 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 49 grants of 49 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars went to recipients in New York (47%), Georgia (16%), Virginia (9%), Texas (9%), and Missouri (7%). The foundation’s website describes memorial work at sites throughout the United States and Europe.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial gives
- Giving grew 121% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 170% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $32K (2025). In 2025 it made 15 grants totaling $32K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 14 individual scholarships Recipients not named | — | $29,000 |
| 369TH Sustainment Brigade Officers Association Harlem, NY | General Operations | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,134,964 | $126,297 | $99,420 | $32,000 | 15 | $93,866 | $60,861 | $55,278 |
| 2024 | $1,111,899 | $113,780 | $61,225 | $29,000 | 14 | $55,951 | $37,377 | $52,305 |
| 2023 | $1,056,054 | $74,745 | $60,351 | $24,500 | 12 | $55,251 | $28,836 | $51,034 |
| 2022 | $1,041,610 | $42,696 | $142,610 | $14,500 | 8 | $30,052 | $24,684 | $55,158 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial reported a distributable amount of $55K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s mission is to commemorate the deeds, sacrifices, and traditions of the 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division through memorials, education, and preserving its legacy. Its website describes work to sustain existing division memorials and establish new ones, and to provide college scholarships to children or descendants of current members in good standing who are sponsored by a veteran or legacy member.
The foundation’s 2024 filing describes direct charitable activities that include providing college scholarships to students who apply and meet certain requirements; producing and distributing the national bimonthly newsletter “Reveille,” devoted to Rainbow Division remembrance and activities; and creating and maintaining memorials at sites in the United States and abroad.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, the foundation reported 15 grants totaling $32,000. Grant amounts ranged from $750 to $5,000, with a median of $2,250. The largest reported grants included $5,000 to an individual recipient in Georgia for the MacArthur Award college scholarship; $3,000 each to individual recipients in Virginia and Texas for the Edward and Lilian Kaiser Award and Stillman F. Sawyer Award scholarships; and $3,000 for general operations to the 369th Sustainment Brigade Officers Association in Harlem, New York. Other reported scholarship grants included $2,250 to individual recipients in Missouri, New York, and Pennsylvania, and $1,500 to individual recipients in Minnesota and New York.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Peter Riley as treasurer, Ben Pettus as asset treasurer, Gary Yaple as chairman, Harry Miller as vice-chairman, and Patrick Macklin as secretary.
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial is led by Gary Yaple, Chairman on every filing since 2023; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Gary Yaple
Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ben Pettus
Asset Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Asset Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Riley
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Harry Miller
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Macklin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Kelly Francher (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Paul Genereux (2022) — Chariman
- Former: Phil Pugliese (2022) — Vice Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial
How much does Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial give each year?
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial gave $32K across 15 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $29K across 14 grants.
What is Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial's typical grant size?
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial's median grant in 2025 was $2,250, and its average grant was $2,133, across 15 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial give grants?
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial's top state is New York, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Georgia (16%) and Virginia (9%).
Does Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial give general operating support?
Yes: 13% of Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 15) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Recurring purposes include "College Scholarship - RDVF Award" (3 grants).
How large is Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial?
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $94K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $55K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial fund?
The foundation’s mission is to commemorate the deeds, sacrifices, and traditions of the 42nd Infantry (Rainbow) Division through memorials, education, and preserving its legacy. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial's EIN?
Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7156880. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Does Rainbow Division Veterans Memorial 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 October 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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