Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas confliocts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW at a glance
In short: Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW gave $6K across 9 grants in 2026 (avg $698), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $6,282
- -49.6% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $698
- -49.6% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $557,580
- -1.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Illinois (96% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VFW Illinois ($3K). Together the top 8 received $6K.
Grant Size Distribution
37 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 37 grants of 37 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $25K (2024). In 2026 it made 9 grants totaling $6K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Illinois Springfiled, IL | Clothing Homeless | $2,961 |
| Bison Youth Baseball West Dundee, IL | General Fund | $745 |
| Cusd 300 - Food Pantry Algonquin, IL | Food Pantry | $526 |
| Fish Food Pantry West Dundee, IL | General Fund | $500 |
| Fish Food Pantry Carpentersville, IL | General Fund | $500 |
| Cusd 300 - Jacobs High School Algonquin, IL | General Fund | $300 |
| National Fire Safety Council Michigan Center, MI | General Fund | $250 |
| Shop with a Cop Carpentersville, IL | General Fund | $250 |
| Cusd 300 - Dundee Crown HS Algonquin, IL | Athletic Fund | $250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $557,580 | $235,229 | $195,665 | $6,282 | 9 | $9,357 |
| 2025 | $566,557 | $219,965 | $130,627 | $12,469 | 9 | $15,774 |
| 2024 | $417,214 | $103,705 | $85,606 | $25,440 | 19 | $850 |
| 2023 | $417,214 | $177,389 | $192,111 | — | — | $302 |
| 2022 | $431,936 | $340,476 | $131,787 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $223,247 | $207,708 | $48,939 | $3,723 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW
Based on IRS filings
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW is a public charity, based in West Dundee, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $558K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 9 grants totaling $6K. Net investment income was $9K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's 2026 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Daniel Pearson
Commander
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Piowar
Senior Vice Commander
Senior Vice Commander → Commander, 2022
Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Izbicki
Junior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2022
Senior Vice Commander → Junior Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Webb
Quartermaster
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Randall A. Brockmeyer (2022–2023) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Patrick Dunlap (2021–2022) — Quartermaster
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW
How much does Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW give each year?
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW gave $6K across 9 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $12K across 9 grants.
What is Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's typical grant size?
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's median grant in 2026 was $500, and its average grant was $698, across 9 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW give grants?
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW gives mostly in Illinois: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Algonquin, IL (3 grants), West Dundee, IL (2 grants) and Carpentersville, IL (2 grants).
Does Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's 2026 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Who are Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's largest grantees?
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's largest 2026 grantees include VFW Illinois ($2,961), Fish Food Pantry ($1,000 across 2 grants) and Bison Youth Baseball ($745), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW?
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW reported $558K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $235K.
What is Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's EIN?
Tri-City Evergreen Post 2298 VFW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2192054. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
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 2021 (received by the IRS October 22, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 25, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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