THE MISSION OF STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA (SVA) IS TO ACT AS A CATALYST FOR STUDENT VETERAN SUCCESS BY PROVIDING RESOURCES, NETWORK SUPPORT AND ADVOCACY TO, THROUGH, AND BEYOND HIGHER EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
-28.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$10K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$10K
About Student Veterans of America
Based on IRS filings
Student Veterans of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grants totaling $10K. Net investment income was $130K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,270,884 | $8,799,987 | $13,439,754 |
| Revenue | $3,083,546 | $3,719,636 | $3,262,574 |
| Expenses | $8,111,759 | $8,230,314 | $6,239,028 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $129,914 | $64,149 | $11,990 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Student Veterans of America
John Edelman Scholarship Grant
STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Northrop Grumman Scholarship Grant
STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
RTX Patriot Scholarship Grant
STUDENT VETERANS OF AMERICA
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Hillvets Foundation ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HILLVETS FOUNDATION WASHINGTON, DC | OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JARED S LYON | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 50 | $412,500 |
| ABRA KINCH | VP OF RESEARCH | 50 | $180,362 |
| VANESSA RYAN | VP OF CHAPTER & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT | 50 | $172,708 |
| LESLIE DESLIS | VP OF DEVELOPMENT | 50 | $158,661 |
| TAMMY BARLET | VP OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 50 | $114,815 |
| J FORD HUFFMAN | CHAIR | 10 | — |
| SCOTT BLACKBURN | VICE CHAIR | 10 | — |
| JOSEPH SAUTTER | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| MARY REDING | SECRETARY AS OF SEP 2024 | 10 | — |
| PHILOMENA MANTELLA | BOARD MEMBER, SECRETARY TO SEP 2024 | 5 | — |
| JOHN EDELMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| VIVIAN GREENTREE | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| JOSHUA JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| LISA MCCOY | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
| ALLEXIS SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Student Veterans of America?
Student Veterans of America is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2025.
How large is Student Veterans of America?
As of 2025, Student Veterans of America holds $6.3M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $10K in 2025.
Where does Student Veterans of America operate?
Student Veterans of America has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois.
What size grants does Student Veterans of America award?
In 2025, Student Veterans of America awarded 1 grants totaling $10K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Student Veterans of America's EIN?
Student Veterans of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1971279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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