Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY
To assist and support Veterans and their families. Provide Color Guard Service to local organzations and events. Support local, state and national prograns and events to enable support of Veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $10K), top state Missouri. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $29,297
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $9,766
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $248,291
- +0.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Missouri (48% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National VFW ($14K). Together the top 3 received $29K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2023) to $29K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National VFW Kansas City, MO | Support Disabled Vets | $13,977 |
| American Red Croa Boone, IA | Flood Relief | $10,000 |
| KY Dept of Vet Affairs Frankfort, KY | Organization Support | $5,320 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $248,291 | $314,084 | $312,902 | $29,297 | 3 | $324 |
| 2024 | $246,676 | $225,243 | $213,342 | — | — | $203 |
| 2023 | $240,726 | $312,145 | $243,589 | $8,050 | 1 | $45 |
| 2022 | $178,399 | $471,216 | $400,356 | $23,973 | 2 | $15 |
| 2021 | $104,737 | $296,417 | $223,698 | $16,718 | 1 | $7 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $248K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $29K. Net investment income was $324.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's 2025 filing lists 8 officers; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Wingfield
Service Officer
Junior Vice Commander → Commander, 2023
Commander → Service Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$30K (2025)
Martha Lain
Quartermaster
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$31K (2025)
Bruce Ashlkey
Commander
Judge Advocate → Senior Vice Commander, 2023
Senior Vice Commander → Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darren Atkins
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Horseman
Senior Vice Commander
Surgeon → Junior Vice Commander, 2023
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonahtan Allen
Junior Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard RJ Owens
Surgeon
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Thomason
Judge Advocate
New on the 2025 filing
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Gerald Kayrouz (2021–2024) — Service Officer
- Former: Chrtistopher Buchanan (2023–2024) — Surgeon
- Former: Jonathan Allen (2023–2024) — Judge Advocate
- Former: Timothy Atkins (2023–2024) — Chaplain
- Former: Edwin D Vincent (2021–2022) — Commander
- Former: Nathan Sesco (2021–2022) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Robert Hendrickson (2022) — Quartermaster
- Former: Bob Hendrickson (2021) — Quartermaster
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $31K, to Martha Lain (Quartermaster). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY gave $29K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's typical grant size?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $9,766, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY give grants?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's top state is Missouri, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Iowa (34%) and Kentucky (18%).
Does Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY reported $248K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $314K.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $248K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept VFW KY's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 61-0406448. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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