Veterans of Foreign Wars
TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL BEING OF VETERANS OF THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHO HAVE SERVED IN A FOREIGN WAR.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.9M
+17.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$290K
+143.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$97K
+62.1% YoY
About Veterans of Foreign Wars
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars is a nonprofit organization, based in ELK GROVE, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $290K. Net investment income was $349K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,876,824 | $11,827,079 | $9,428,512 |
| Revenue | $3,115,739 | $3,493,698 | $2,327,059 |
| Expenses | $1,666,696 | $1,397,722 | $1,074,135 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $349,316 | $206,922 | $102,607 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Vfw Department of Ca Foundation ($269,452), Vfw National Headquarters ($12,500), Vacchcs Cdce ($7,695).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW DEPARTMENT OF CA FOUNDATION ELK GROVE, CA | GENERAL SUPPORT FOR CEMETARY UPKEEP AND ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS, FAMILIES & COMMUNITY. | $269,452 |
| VACCHCS CDCE FRESNO, CA | WHEELCHAIR GAMES | $7,695 |
| VFW NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS KANSAS CITY, MO | DISASTER RELIEF | $12,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RODGER W MEIER | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 40 | $105,000 |
| TIMOTHY BRYANT | PRESIDENT | 5 | $25,000 |
| DEBORAH JOHNSON | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DAVID KUTA | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| JOHN MULLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAULA JANSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FRANK CORREA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAWN NAPIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARTIN YINGLING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALEXIS HENSHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL JENNINGS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ROBERT HERNANDEZ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL CROY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHUCK COURNYEA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LARRY RAMEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RONALD WOOD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARK STEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID LOERA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN CURTIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| AARON RASMUSSEN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JACK NAPIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL DIGIORDANO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DARROL PRILL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW MILLER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars?
As of 2024, Veterans of Foreign Wars holds $13.9M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $290K in 2024.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars has awarded grants in California, Kentucky, Missouri.
What size grants does Veterans of Foreign Wars award?
In 2024, Veterans of Foreign Wars awarded 3 grants totaling $290K — an average of about $97K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-0955210. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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