Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio
The operation of a bar, restaurant and other social and recreational activities for members and their bonafide guests. Assisting Veterans in accordance with the provisions under IRC Sections 501(c)(19) for Veterans.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio at a glance
- Total assets
- $494,900
- +2.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $242,157
- +7.8% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $228,460
- +23.9% 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 Ohio funds
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $12K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Ready to take the next step with Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $494,900 | $242,157 | $228,460 | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $481,203 | $224,658 | $184,409 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $448,469 | $178,600 | $112,724 | — | — | $7 |
| 2022 | $359,393 | $136,672 | $149,264 | — | — | $360 |
| 2021 | $371,985 | $140,838 | $128,526 | — | — | $360 |
| 2020 | $357,129 | $131,614 | $82,886 | $7,609 | 1 | $9 |
| 2019 | $302,655 | $136,013 | $116,015 | $12,097 | 1 | $6 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio is a public charity, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $495K in total assets.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio's only listed officer is Melanie Ross, Quartermaster on every filing since 2023 (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melanie Ross
Quartermaster
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: William Smith (2020–2022) — Quartermaster
- Former: Eric Tarbox (2019–2020) — Commander
- Former: George Walker (2019–2020) — Junior Vice Commander
- Former: John Campbell (2020) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Martin Sutton (2019) — Commander
- Former: Paul Ritzenthaler (2019) — Quartermaster
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.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio reported $495K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $242K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-0843377. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 6, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 7, 2021)
Other open foundation grants in Ohio
Ohio Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Similar funders in Ohio
Ohio Child Care Resource and Referral Association
Columbus, OH
OCCRRA funds Ohio organizations serving child care, early learning, and youth development, including through program-specific stabilization and access grants. Its 2025 grants ranged from $6,960 to $50,970, with a median of $30,060. Organizations apply for assistance and are reviewed against program criteria; unsolicited requests are not addressed in the information provided.
Assets
$6.3M
Grants
4
Total Given
$118K
Columbus Foundation
Columbus, OH
The Columbus Foundation supports a broad range of nonprofit work, including arts, education, health, basic needs, neighborhoods, and capacity building, primarily in central Ohio. Its 2024 grants had a median of $21,471, though amounts varied widely. Most grants are directed by donors and aren’t made through an application process, but some specific programs accept applications.
Assets
$2.8B
Grants
1,747
Total Given
$242.7M
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The Greater Cincinnati Foundation funds nonprofits working on education, housing, community and cultural vibrancy, and related regional needs, with responsive grants focused on its eight-county Greater Cincinnati service area. Its 2024 median grant was $20,000, though amounts vary widely; specific opportunities include awards of up to $35,000 for Resilient Communities and up to $450,000 through the Neighborhood Development Fund. It lists RFP and letter-of-intent opportunities but does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$1.0B
Grants
1,408
Total Given
$184.4M
The Cleveland Foundation
Cleveland, OH
The Cleveland Foundation funds education, human services, neighborhoods and housing, health, arts and culture, the environment, economic development, and other community priorities, primarily through grants to nonprofits in Cuyahoga, Lake and Geauga counties. Its 2024 grants ranged from about $5,000 to $17.5 million, with a median of about $30,700. It accepts applications year-round through its standard grant process, with deadlines determining which cycle an application enters.
Assets
$3.3B
Grants
1,016
Total Given
$184.2M
The Scripps Howard Foundation
Cincinnati, OH
The foundation supports journalism education and related programs that foster informed, engaged communities, including journalism fellowships and environmental and technology-focused journalism initiatives. In 2024, grants ranged from $25 to $675,706, with a median of $1,250; funding was concentrated in Maryland and Washington, D.C., followed by Arizona, Ohio, and Colorado. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.
Assets
$69.4M
Grants
819
Total Given
$7.4M
Nisource Charitable Foundation
Columbus, OH
The NiSource Charitable Foundation supports nonprofits addressing safety, workforce and economic development, environmental stewardship, STEM and energy education, and basic needs in communities across Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. Its 2024 grants ranged from $60 to $2.1 million, with a median of $3,000. The filing directs applicants to contact the Foundation for application materials and deadlines; it does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$43.0M
Grants
683
Total Given
$7.5M
More similar funders
More Funders in Ohio
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept Ohio down — hundreds of funders to go?