The Veterans and First Responders
The Veterans and First Responders is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Willoughby, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $579K in total assets.
The Veterans and First Responders at a glance
- Total assets
- $579,037
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $413,301
- -23.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $338,581
- -45.1% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who The Veterans and First Responders funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 5 grants totaling $57K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rockin with the Seals St Petersburg, FL | First Responder Therapy | $28,487 |
| Bristol Knight Farms Painesville, OH | Equine TherapyFor Veterans and First Responders | $13,316 |
| Meaningful Change Consulting llc Shaker Hts, OH | Healing Services | $8,150 |
| Figo Pet Insurance Chicago, IL | Howling Heroes expense to keep retired k9 dogs healthy | $4,899 |
| Herren Project Portsmouth, RI | Drug Addiction RecoveryTherapeutic Services | $2,575 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $579,037 | $413,301 | $338,581 | — | — |
| 2023 | $482,858 | $541,246 | $616,380 | $57,427 | 5 |
| 2022 | $554,530 | $361,323 | $279,151 | — | — |
| 2021 | $495,078 | $340,299 | $202,922 | — | — |
| 2020 | $421,605 | $154,301 | $77,444 | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Veterans and First Responders is led by David P Knott, Executive Director on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David P Knott
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$28K (2021) → $0 (2024)
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 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $12K, to David P Knott (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Veterans and First Responders
How large is The Veterans and First Responders?
The Veterans and First Responders reported $579K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $413K.
What is The Veterans and First Responders?
The Veterans and First Responders is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Willoughby, OH. It holds $579K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Veterans and First Responders operate?
The Veterans and First Responders has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Rhode Island.
What is The Veterans and First Responders's EIN?
The Veterans and First Responders's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2849891. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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