Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky
Vfw chapter to support veterans charitable contributions throughout the community, adn provide veterans color guard burial ceremonies
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky at a glance
- Total assets
- $576,798
- +9.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $118,615
- -49.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $69,195
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Viet Vets Ch 88 Alexandria, KY | Memorial | $5,300 |
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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 | $576,798 | $118,615 | $69,195 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $527,378 | $233,226 | $158,063 | $5,300 | 1 | $770 |
| 2022 | $439,180 | $167,217 | $127,274 | — | — | $100 |
| 2021 | $398,539 | $205,930 | $143,400 | — | — | $25 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky is a public charity, based in Alexandria, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $577K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky's 2024 filing lists 10 officers; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paul Kremer
1st Year Trustee
Yr Trustee → 1st Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Brickler
2nd Year Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Bell
3rd Year Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian King
Quartermaster
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$16K (2024)
Mark See
Svc Officer
Adjutant Judge → Svc Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Everett Harrison
Surgoen
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hewitt Hardin
Chaplain
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jared Bonvell
Commander
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Kelly
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Leopold
Junior Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Chas Teegarden (2021–2023) — Post Cdr
- Former: Dennis Bush (2021–2023) — Quartermaster
- Former: Mack Harned (2021–2023) — Chaplin
- Former: Terry Connley (2021–2023) — Sgt at Arms
- Former: Mike Anderson (2022–2023) — Senior Vice Cdr
- Former: Wes Carter (2022–2023) — Junior Vice Cdr
- Former: Bill Bevins (2023) — Canteen Manager
- Former: Joe Smith (2023) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Mike Thomas (2023) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Douglas Wherle (2021–2022) — 2nd Trustee
- Former: Everett Harris (2021–2022) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Joseph Smith (2021–2022) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Roger Steffen (2021–2022) — Canteen Manager
- Former: Terence Bell (2021) — Junior Vice Cdr
- Former: Wesley Carter (2021) — Sr.vice Cdr
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $16K, to Brian King (Quartermaster).
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky reported $577K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $119K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Kentucky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0738507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 23, 2024)
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