Vet Voice Foundation Inc
Vet Voice Foundation(VVF) mobilizes veterans to become leaders in their communities by participating in civic processes. VVF offers veterans the opportunitiy to continue serving their communities by finding a new mission in domestic and foreign policy campaigns that is important to veterans, their families, and America.
Vet Voice Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Vet Voice Foundation Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $200K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +261.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $200,000
- +622.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $4,735,345
- +48.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vet Voice Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Votevets Action Fund Inc ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 8 (25%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Vet Voice Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 188% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $965K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Votevets Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
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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 | $4,735,345 | $6,240,440 | $4,743,961 | $200,000 | 1 | $38,630 |
| 2023 | $3,190,637 | $3,783,293 | $3,175,048 | $55,345 | 2 | $32 |
| 2022 | $2,604,591 | $6,175,159 | $4,906,333 | $965,000 | 4 | — |
| 2021 | $1,291,912 | $1,877,305 | $958,610 | $69,376 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $368,879 | $660,091 | $525,651 | — | — | — |
About Vet Voice Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Vet Voice Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vet Voice Foundation Inc is led by Janessa Goldbeck, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Janessa Goldbeck
CEO
Ceo[ → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$167K (2022) → $172K (2024)
Jon Soltz
Director & Chairman
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$88K (2020) → $181K (2024)
Major Generalret Paul Eaton
Director, Secretary & Mging Director
Managing Director → Director & Secretary, 2021
Director & Secretary → Director, Secretary & Mging Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Adrienne Michelson
Data Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$110K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Karen Meredith
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Dinino
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kauffmann
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Townsend
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walter Cahill
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maia Hunt Estes
Director
Director [ → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Riordan
Director
Director [ → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Thomas
Director
Director [ → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jan Brandt
Director
Director [ → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Smith
Director
Director [ → Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Mellman
Assistant Treasurer & CFO
Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & CFO, 2021
On filings since 2020
25 hrs/week
$48K (2020) → $143K (2024)
Harrison Tarter
Organizer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Eugene Fenasci (2020–2023) — Director [
- Former: Kate Hoit (2020) — California 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $181K, to Jon Soltz (Director/Chairman). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vet Voice Foundation Inc
How much does Vet Voice Foundation Inc give each year?
Vet Voice Foundation Inc gave $200K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 2 grants.
How large is Vet Voice Foundation Inc?
Vet Voice Foundation Inc reported $4.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What is Vet Voice Foundation Inc?
Vet Voice Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Vet Voice Foundation Inc operate?
Vet Voice Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, Virginia.
What is Vet Voice Foundation Inc's EIN?
Vet Voice Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4627222. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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