Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW
To preserve and strengthen comradeship among members and to perpetuate the memory and history of veterans of foreign wars
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $33K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,420
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,420
- +4.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,420
- Total assets
- $257,172
- +37.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 of the 8218 VFW funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Vets If Foreign Wars ($33K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW gives
- Giving grew 40% 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2020) to $36K (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $33K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vets If Foreign Wars Columbus, OH | Charitable Contribution | $33,420 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $257,172 | $272,123 | $200,687 | $33,420 | 1 |
| 2024 | $186,524 | $207,505 | $228,359 | $31,939 | 1 |
| 2023 | $197,144 | $213,335 | $168,903 | $35,964 | 1 |
| 2022 | $151,508 | $129,183 | $166,384 | $23,848 | 1 |
| 2021 | $188,709 | $142,202 | $154,560 | $22,233 | 1 |
| 2020 | $201,067 | $120,447 | $141,623 | $13,162 | 1 |
| 2019 | $222,243 | $175,672 | $154,130 | $24,038 | 1 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW is a public charity, based in Napoleon, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $257K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $33K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Scott T. Walter
Trustee
Quartermaste & Service Officer → Former Quart & Service Officer, 2021
Former Quart & Service Officer → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
$12K (2019) → $0 (2025)
George Wagner
Trustee
Commander & Adjutant → Trustee, 2023
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert R. Cook
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Brenda Dehn
Quartermaster
Quartermaste → Quartermaster, 2024
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Dehn
Commander
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Busch
Senior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Committee → Junior Vice Commander, 2024
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James R. Shaneyfelt
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: James Copeland (2019–2024) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Edward Taft (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Harold Taft (2023–2024) — Trustee
- Former: David Camp (2021–2022) — Junior Vice Committee
- Former: Kenneth Schnitkey (2019–2020) — Junior Vice Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $6K, to Scott Walter (Former Quart).
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW gave $33K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $32K across 1 grant.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW reported $257K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $272K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the 8218 VFW's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-6609531. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 20, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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