Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291
The mission of the VFW is to foster camaraderie amoung United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $14K), mostly in Kentucky. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $27,000
- +170.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $13,500
- +35.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $172,352
- 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 Post 6291 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Camp Rendevous ($17K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $27K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Rendevous Water Valley, KY | Veteran Assitance | $17,000 |
| VFW Post 6291 Aux Murray, KY | Veteran Assitance | $10,000 |
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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 | $172,352 | $284,354 | $278,561 | $27,000 | 2 | $11,905 |
| 2023 | — | $282,712 | $134,232 | $10,000 | 1 | $23 |
| 2022 | $17,399 | $60,712 | $77,201 | $6,048 | 1 | $2 |
| 2021 | $36,171 | $40,978 | $32,398 | — | — | — |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 is a public charity, based in Murray, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $172K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $12K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291's 2024 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert Bracken
3rd Year Trustee
Trustee → 3rd Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Hale
1st Year Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Howe
2nd Year Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wilson
Adjutant
Assistant Quatermaster → Assistant Quartermaster, 2023
Assistant Quartermaster → Adjutant, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janice Maynard
Senior Vice Commander
Vice President → Junior Vice Commander, 2022
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jarred Warta
Quartermaster
Director → Quartermaster, 2022
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard J Owens
Commander
Director → Senior Vice Commander, 2022
Senior Vice Commander → Commander, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley L Thacher
Junior Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Doll
Chaplain
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James McMillen
Judge Advocate
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Knof
Surgeon
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Christopher Buchanan (2021–2023) — Commander
- Former: Jamie McMillen (2022–2023) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Casey McNerthney (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Charles Freeman (2021) — Director
- Former: Henry John Stenger (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Justin Ripley (2021) — Vice President
- Former: Richard Owen (2021) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 gave $27K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $10K across 1 grant.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 reported $172K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $284K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291 has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of KY Post 6291's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-1149817. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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