Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315

501(c)(4) organization New Castle, PA EIN: 25-6089298

SOCIAL CLUB This exempt organization operates exclusively for the pleasure of its members. None of the net earnings inures to the benefit of any private individual Also this social club is supported by its members exclusively.

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 at a glance

In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

Grants paid (2025)
$3,450 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
+165.4% vs 2024
Total assets
$330,188
+15.8% vs 2024
Revenue (2025)
$74,504
+334.7% vs 2024
Net investment income (2025)
$9
+28.6% vs 2024
Expenses (2025)
$29,360
+63.1% vs 2024
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.

Who Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

New Castle

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2K$4K$6KTotal only2021 1 grant2022 Total only2023 Total only2024 Total only2025

From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2024) to $6K (2022). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.

Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Lawrence Co Historical Society New Castle, PADonation$6,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2025$330,188$74,504$29,360$3,450Total only$9
2024$285,044$17,139$18,006$1,300Total only$7
2023$430,412$39,850$21,294$3,500Total only$3
2022$411,856$69,006$28,689$6,0001$21
2021$371,539$45,310$15,543$3,175Total only$129

"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.

About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315

Based on IRS filings

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 is a public charity, based in New Castle, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $330K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $9.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Larry Marikowitz

    Yr Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Pacifico

    Yr Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Douglas Mitten

    Yr Trustee

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Nick Newtize

    Senior Vice Commander

    Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Richard E. Stone Jr.

    Quartermaster

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Putnam

    Commander

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Ruth Fairchild

    Judge Advocate

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Travis Hassan

    Surgeon

    On filings since 2021

    No compensation reported

  • Jamie Snyder

    Chaplain

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Randolph Johnson

    Adjustant

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

  • Russell Mason

    Junior Vice Commander

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Brian Dottle (2021) — Adjustant
  • Former: Clinton Runyan (2021) — Senior Vice Commander
  • Former: Doug Mitten (2021) — Yr Trustee
  • Former: Jacob McCracken (2021) — Yr Trustee
  • Former: Seth Pacifico (2021) — Chaplain

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.

Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315

How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 give each year?

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $1K in grants paid.

How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315?

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 reported $330K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $75K.

Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 operate?

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315 has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.

What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315's EIN?

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Post 315's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-6089298. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(6)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 15, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
  4. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 13, 2026)
  5. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 14, 2026)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2023

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