Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas
To foster camaraderie amongst united states veterans of overseas conflicts, to serve our veterans, the active military, the community, and to advocate on behalf of all veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $5,369
- -68.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $5,369
- -68.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $5,369
- Total assets
- $236,173
- +11.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VFW Post 10352 ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas gives
- Giving fell 43% from 2023 to 2026. 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 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $29K (2022). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
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
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Post 10352 Houston, TX | Benevolence | $5,369 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $236,173 | $139,388 | $113,362 | $5,369 | 1 | $2,739 |
| 2025 | $211,540 | $144,442 | $107,716 | $17,000 | 1 | $1,781 |
| 2024 | $174,843 | $132,863 | $123,275 | $5,300 | 1 | $7,651 |
| 2023 | $165,654 | $104,411 | $106,098 | $9,406 | 1 | $1,535 |
| 2022 | $167,341 | $92,691 | $94,955 | $28,946 | Total only | $105 |
| 2021 | $169,605 | $207,374 | $81,679 | — | — | — |
"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 United States Dept of Texas
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas is a public charity, based in Tomball, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $236K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $3K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas's 2026 filing lists 9 officers; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Cecil F. McConnell
Yr Trustee
Yr Trustee & Scouting Chairman → Yr Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin A. Grantham
Yr Trustee
Junior Vice Commander → Commander, 2023
Commander → Yr Trustee, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Maness
Yr Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Allan T. Perkins
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Johnny M. Rubio
Quartermaster
Cdr, Insp., Committee Chairman & Pr Chairman → Yr Trustee & Scouting Chairman, 2023
Yr Trustee & Scouting Chairman → Quartermaster, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas J. Booth
Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2025
Senior Vice Commander → Commander, 2026
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey A. Hokett
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark A. Chapman
Adjudant
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Victor M. Ramirez
Junior Vice Commander
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Eric J. Shumaker (2021–2025) — Yr Trustee & Chief of Staff
- Former: Sean P. Ellis (2021–2025) — Yr Trustee
- Former: Stephen E. Biehl (2021–2025) — Adjudant
- Former: Adrian Martinez (2025) — Inspector
- Former: Arden K. Peterson (2025) — Surgeion
- Former: Arturo J. Sanchez (2025) — Service Officer
- Former: Jennifer M. Meyers (2025) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: Phillip T. Contella (2025) — Judge
- Former: Raul G. Ruelas (2021–2024) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Michael G. Contreras (2021–2023) — Quartermaster
- Former: Dennis A. Koepp (2021–2022) — Hospital Chairman
- Former: Gary M. Robinson (2021–2022) — Pow & Mia Chairman
- Former: Harold Sams (2021–2022) — Officer of the Day
- Former: Jerry E. Buchan (2021–2022) — Service Officer
- Former: Martin D. Cobb (2021–2022) — Webmaster
- Former: Raul Andrade (2021–2022) — Surgeon
- Former: Samuel I. Medellin (2021–2022) — Homeless Vet Chairman
- Former: Steven R. Benavides (2021–2022) — Year Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Texas
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas gave $5K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $17K across 1 grant.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas reported $236K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $139K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas has awarded grants in Texas.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 76-0197990. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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