Velva Veterans Group
Velva Veterans Group is a private foundation, based in Velva, ND. IRS filing data is available for 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $4K.
Velva Veterans Group at a glance
In short: Velva Veterans Group gave $4K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $503.5), mostly in North Dakota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,028
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- Average grant
- $504
- Median grant
- $500
- Total assets
- $3,264
- Primary geography
- North Dakota (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Velva Veterans Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Velva Womans Club ($600). Together the top 6 received $3K.
Organizations only. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,300), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 8 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $1,300 |
| Velva Womans Club Cole Harbor, ND | Contributed to a community wellness challenge. Contribution will go toward prizes for achieving milestones. Social Club with no address. Address given is the address for the Community Impact Project Chairperson. | $600 |
| North Star Community Credit Union Velva, ND | Operation Thank You - Provided sundry toiletry items to be sent as care packages to deployed service members | $503 |
| Velva Fresh Foods Velva, ND | Food Drive for SNAP recipients affected by Govt shutdown | $500 |
| Velva Public School Velva, ND | Provided financial assistance for acquiring new cheerleader uniforms | $500 |
| Velva Backpack Buddies Velva, ND | Backpack buddies provides much needed food items to children who do not have enough to eat at home on weekends | $500 |
| Velva American Legion Post 39 Velva, ND | Contributed to Legion Post in partnership to assist with funeral expenses for community member | $125 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,264 | $22,950 | $29,720 | $4,028 | 8 | $17,320 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Velva Veterans Group is led by Michael W Schreiner, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael W Schreiner
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael R Nienhaus
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas E Wible
Vice Chair
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "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 Velva Veterans Group
How much does Velva Veterans Group give each year?
Velva Veterans Group gave $4K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
What is Velva Veterans Group's typical grant size?
Velva Veterans Group's median grant in 2025 was $500, and its average grant was $504, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Velva Veterans Group give grants?
Velva Veterans Group gives mostly in North Dakota: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Velva, ND (5 grants).
Does Velva Veterans Group give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Velva Veterans Group's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Velva Veterans Group's largest grantees?
Velva Veterans Group's largest 2025 grantees include Velva Womans Club ($600), North Star Community Credit Union ($503) and Velva Fresh Foods ($500), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 2 grants to individuals ($1,300), which are not listed by name. Together they received 40% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Velva Veterans Group?
Velva Veterans Group reported $3K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $23K.
What is Velva Veterans Group's EIN?
Velva Veterans Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0673114. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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