Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky
Support multiple Veterans of Foriegn Wars and the veterans they serve.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky gave $35K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $34,518
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $11,506
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $89,647
- +34.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (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 Dept of Ky funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VFW Post 1084 Aux ($17K). Together the top 3 received $35K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $35K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Post 1084 Aux Benton, KY | Operations | $16,718 |
| VFW Dist 1 Aux Paducah, KY | Operations | $10,000 |
| VFW Post 5409 Bardwell, KY | Operations | $7,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89,647 | $228,458 | $193,329 | $34,518 | 3 |
| 2023 | $66,518 | $129,067 | $86,391 | — | — |
| 2022 | $23,842 | $56,147 | $45,205 | — | — |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky is a public charity, based in Paducah, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $90K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $35K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky's 2024 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brad Hale
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bracken
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Shockley
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarred Warta
Quartermaster
Treasurer → Quartermaster, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Thomas
Junior Vice Commander
Trustee → Junior Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Fuller
Chaplain
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garry Smethers
Commander
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Maynard
Adjutant
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rodger Watson
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Justin Ripley (2022–2023) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Michael Draper (2022–2023) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: RJ Owens (2022–2023) — Commander
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky gave $35K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky's typical grant size?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $11,506, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky give grants?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Operations" (3 grants).
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky reported $90K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $228K.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of Ky's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0607788. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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