Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado
To provide support and donations for the VFW National Veterans and Military Service Programs the VFW National Home for Children and the VFW Children and Teacher Educational Programs.as well as support for local veterans military and their families.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado at a glance
- Total assets
- $777,886
- -7.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $45,755
- -47.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $19,351
- -17.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $106,392
- -12.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 6 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 3981 Grand Junction, CO | Provideassistance to post 3981 programs by assisting veterans and their families also supporting vfw national youth and teacher programs | $30,000 |
| Department of Colorado Veterans of Foreign Wars Lakewood, CO | Disater Relief Colorado Wildfire Victums | $3,000 |
| Rocky Mountain Honor Flights Westminster, CO | Transporting American veterans to washington d c forbtwo days of remembrance honor and celebration of their service and sacrifice | $3,000 |
| Base Camp 40 Warriors in the Wild Fruita, CO | Supporting veterans withe the appreciation of the great outdoors by hostin g free hunts etc. | $3,000 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (National) Kansas City, MO | Military Services Progrm | $1,000 |
| VFW National Home for Children Eaton Rapids, MI | Assist Military and Veterans Families with Children | $1,000 |
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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 | $777,886 | $45,755 | $106,392 | — | — | $19,351 |
| 2024 | $838,523 | $87,436 | $122,034 | — | — | $23,322 |
| 2023 | $790,641 | $513,317 | $128,133 | $41,000 | 6 | $12,172 |
| 2022 | — | $153,000 | $126,601 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | — | $153,411 | $50,570 | — | — | — |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grand JCT, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $778K in total assets. Net investment income was $19K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado's 2025 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Ackerman
One Year Trustee
Three Year Trustee → Year Trustee, 2023
Year Trustee → One Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Mina
Three Year Trustee
Post Commander → Year Trustee, 2023
Year Trustee → Three Year Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Bertram
Two Year Trustee
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Darold Stafford
Quartermaster Adjutant
Post Quartermaster → Quartermaster Adjutant, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Havens
Senior Vice Commander
Post Trustee → Senior Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Ladue
Post Commander
Post Adjutant → Post Senior Vice Commander, 2022
Post Senior Vice Commander → Post Commander, 2023
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Linda Bishop
Chaplain
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Vigil
Junior Vice Commander
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Schneck
Three Uear Tructee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Louis Martinez (2021–2023) — Year Trustee
- Former: Steven Wolford (2021–2023) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: David Hetherington (2022–2023) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Bruce Keplinger (2021) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Dan Mina (2021) — Post Commander
- Former: Joseph McCarthy (2021) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: William Ogden (2021) — Post 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 of Colorado
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado reported $778K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $46K.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Grand JCT, CO. It holds $778K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado has awarded grants in Colorado, Michigan, Missouri.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Colorado's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0520392. 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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 19, 2024)
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