USO Foundation
The mission of the USO Foundation (foundation) is to support USO inc.'s (USO) mission to strengthen the well-being of the people serving in America's military and their families.
USO Foundation at a glance
In short: USO Foundation gave $15.2M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15.2M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,179,369
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,179,369
- +28.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,179,369
- Total assets
- $158,961,433
- +2.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who USO Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United Service Organizations Inc ($15.2M).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
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 $2.9M (2022) to $15.2M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United Service Organizations Inc Arlington, VA | General Support | $15,179,369 |
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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 | $158,961,433 | $7,163,123 | $15,703,853 | $15,179,369 | 1 | $7,163,123 |
| 2023 | $155,426,087 | $7,538,820 | $12,272,899 | $11,801,980 | 1 | $7,538,820 |
| 2022 | $144,641,510 | $18,556,427 | $3,344,529 | $2,945,627 | 1 | $15,825,996 |
| 2021 | $165,850,457 | $11,083,062 | $482,870 | — | — | $6,053,989 |
| 2020 | $147,146,035 | $10,885,043 | $502,072 | — | — | $10,885,043 |
About USO Foundation
Based on IRS filings
USO Foundation is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $159.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15.2M. Net investment income was $7.2M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
USO Foundation is led by William J. Lynn III, President & Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William J. Lynn III
President & Chairman
Director → President & Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Magliochetti
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Martinez
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Courtney L. Billington
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Malone
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marshall Nadel
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Lineberger
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristine Shumack
Treasurer, Uso & Inc. CFO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Warren Carsten
Secretary, Uso & Inc. Vice President Finance Sys
Secretary, Uso & Inc. Director Finance Rpt → Secretary, Uso & Inc. Vice President Finance Sys, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Jed Becker (2020–2023) — President & Chairman
- Former: Amanda Koehler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris Clarke (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Thomas Wessels (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Derek Herr (2020–2022) — Secretary, Uso & Inc. Director Finance Rpt
- Former: Karl-Heinz Stahl (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nick Timbers (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Philip Parisi (2020–2021) — Former Treasurer, Uso & Inc. CFO · Filing note: Ended 072020
- Former: Thomas Lynch (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Edward T. Reilly (2020) — Director
- Former: Louis A. Weil (2020) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about USO Foundation
How much does USO Foundation give each year?
USO Foundation gave $15.2M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $11.8M across 1 grant.
How large is USO Foundation?
USO Foundation reported $159.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.2M.
Where does USO Foundation operate?
USO Foundation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is USO Foundation's EIN?
USO Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-8861567. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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