The Retired Enlisted Association
To enhance the quality of life for uniformed services enlisted personnel, their families and survivors; including active duty, veterans, reserves, national guard, and all retirees; to stop the erosion of earned benefits through our legislative efforts; to maintain our espirit de corps, dedication and patriotism; and to continue our devotion and allegiance to god and country.
The Retired Enlisted Association at a glance
In short: The Retired Enlisted Association gave $973K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $973K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $973,066
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $973,066
- Median grant
- $973,066
- Total assets
- $2,440,592
- -27.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Retired Enlisted Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trea Gives ($973K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $973K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $973K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trea Gives Centennial, CO | Support Veterans | $973,066 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,440,592 | $524,731 | $1,597,497 | $973,066 | 1 | $88,147 |
| 2023 | $3,363,472 | $643,997 | $701,707 | — | — | $81,309 |
| 2022 | $3,137,273 | $495,802 | $693,939 | $35,005 | 1 | $48,793 |
| 2021 | $3,860,050 | $787,674 | $783,071 | — | — | $46,143 |
| 2020 | $3,569,614 | $606,814 | $839,989 | — | — | $27,559 |
About The Retired Enlisted Association
Based on IRS filings
The Retired Enlisted Association is a public charity, based in Centennial, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $973K. Net investment income was $88K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Retired Enlisted Association is led by Justin Jump, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Justin Jump
President
President → 2nd Vice President, 2022
2nd Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Oelschig
President
New on the 2024 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Butch Liebaert
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ron Buatte
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanya Tabacheck
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Osborne
Operations D
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$96K (2020) → $136K (2024)
Garry Turks
3rd Vice President
Director → 3rd Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Walt Coley
1st Vice President
2nd Vice President → 1st Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyle Carpenter
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug Osborne
2nd Vice President
Director → 2nd Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Deb Oelschig (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Mary Clarvoe (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Clarence Johnson (2020–2022) — 3rd Vice President
- Former: Cd Rice Jr. (2020) — Director
- Former: Greg Barnett (2020) — 1st Vice President
- Former: Hazel Simeon (2020) — Director
- Former: Phil Hilinski (2020) — President
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $136K, to Debbie Osborne (Operations D).
Frequently asked questions about The Retired Enlisted Association
How much does The Retired Enlisted Association give each year?
The Retired Enlisted Association gave $973K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Retired Enlisted Association?
The Retired Enlisted Association reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $525K.
Where does The Retired Enlisted Association operate?
The Retired Enlisted Association has awarded grants in Colorado.
What is The Retired Enlisted Association's EIN?
The Retired Enlisted Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0537947. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 5, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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