Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445
Veterans organization - patriotic and charitable activities, membership meetings and other social/recreational activities for members and their bona fide guests in accordance with the provisions of regulation 1.501(c)(19)-1(c).
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 gave $277K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $277K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $276,984
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $276,984
- -10.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $276,984
- Total assets
- $1,799,382
- +22.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VFW Ohio Charities ($277K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 gives
- Giving grew 81% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2020) to $308K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Ohio Charities Columbus, OH | To Support Ohio Charities | $276,984 |
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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 | $1,799,382 | $1,566,406 | $1,198,411 | $276,984 | 1 | $6,636 |
| 2023 | $1,468,855 | $1,303,064 | $1,124,493 | $307,943 | 1 | $7,122 |
| 2022 | $1,257,407 | $1,008,555 | $885,170 | $262,443 | 1 | $1,331 |
| 2021 | $1,083,360 | $827,801 | $650,292 | $152,759 | 1 | $521 |
| 2020 | $893,361 | $532,973 | $408,951 | $23,063 | 1 | $570 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 is a public charity, based in New Philadelphia, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $277K. Net investment income was $7K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 2 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Moore Gary
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Feutz Benjamin H.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tasket Steven E.
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chenevey Steve
Commander
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$12K (2020) → $26K (2024)
Russell Stephen E.
Quartermaster
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $22K (2024)
Denham Dale F.
Senior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sablar Kenneth
Surgeon
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chenevey Gerald P.
Chaplain
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Landes Gary R.
Judge Advocate
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Outman Craig K.
Junior Vice Commander
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Burke Tom (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Chenevey Gerald (2020–2022) — Chaplin
- Former: Kee John (2020–2022) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Russell Stephen (2020–2022) — Quartermaster
- Former: Warner Albert W. (2020–2022) — Service Officer
- Former: Tasket Steven (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Watson Wm (2022) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: McKinnie Charlie (2020–2021) — Trustee
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 $26K, to Chenevey Steve (Commander). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 gave $277K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $308K across 1 grant.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445?
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445 has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars #1445's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6605696. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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