Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $9,500
- Median grant
- $9,500
- Total assets
- $879,316
- +12.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VFW Connecticut ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (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
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Connecticut Rocky Hill, CT | Hurricane Helene Relief | $9,500 |
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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 | $879,316 | $336,659 | $237,737 | $9,500 | 1 | $106 |
| 2024 | $780,394 | $159,309 | $161,651 | — | — | $31 |
| 2023 | $752,736 | $138,106 | $130,528 | — | — | $26 |
| 2022 | $745,158 | $148,419 | $124,195 | — | — | $32 |
| 2021 | $720,934 | $95,731 | $93,958 | — | — | $27 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept is a nonprofit organization, based in Waterbury, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $879K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $106.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ylldi Zyko
Yr Trustee
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Leblanc
Yr Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jacob
Year Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfred H. Comeau
Commanderservice Officer
Service Officersurgeon → Commandersurgeon, 2023
Commandersurgeon → Commanderservice Officer, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eddi Zyko Sr.
Judge Advocate
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Alulis
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jocelyn Lillis
Adjutant
Senior Vice Commanderadjutan → Commanderservice Officer, 2024
Commanderservice Officer → Adjutant, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karl C. Steiner
Quartermaster
Quartermaster → Quartermasteradjutant, 2024
Quartermasteradjutant → Quartermaster, 2025
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Taft
Junior Vice Commander
Junor Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2024
Senior Vice Commander → Junior Vice Commander, 2025
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Howes
Surgeon
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stanley Borusiewicz
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: William Potter (2022–2024) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Robert Kerrek (2024) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: John W. Evans (2021–2023) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Geraldo Diaz (2021) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Lawrence F. Valletta (2021) — Quartermaster
- Former: Stanley Kugler (2021) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Yilidi Zyko (2021) — Yr Trustee
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 United States Dept
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept reported $879K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $337K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept has awarded grants in Connecticut.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-6048572. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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