Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas
The objects of this organization shall be fraternal patriotic historical charitable and educational; to assist the Posts and members of thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW of the United States and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and Laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; and to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,751,877
- +3.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $447,080
- +3.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $81,659
- +59.3% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $347,777
- +7.1% 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 US Auxiliary Department of Texas funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Auxiliary Kansas City, MO | Support of Cancer Grants | $25,000 |
| VFW National Home Eaton Rapids, MI | Support programs and services of the VFW National Home | $5,671 |
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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 | $1,751,877 | $447,080 | $347,777 | — | — | $81,659 |
| 2024 | $1,690,239 | $431,308 | $324,761 | $30,671 | 2 | $51,274 |
| 2023 | $1,617,922 | $507,808 | $428,900 | — | — | $61,778 |
| 2022 | $1,511,450 | $464,885 | $397,533 | — | — | $74,965 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas is a public charity, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $82K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas is led by Irma Solis, President since 2025 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Irma Solis
President
Chaplain → Junior Vice President, 2024
Junior Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marjorie Menzel
Secretary
Assistant Treasurer → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$18K (2022) → $20K (2025)
Beth West
Junior Vice President
Guard → Conductor, 2024
Conductor → Junior Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
$1K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Jo Ella Menn
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $24K (2025)
Jeanenne Lumpkin
Chief-Of-Staff
Senior Vice President → President, 2023
President → Chief-Of-Staff, 2025
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Terry
Senior Vice President
Conductress → Chaplain, 2024
Chaplain → Senior Vice President, 2025
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laurie Wiley
Chaplain
Guard → Chaplain, 2025
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gerald Spradlin
Conductor
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Wiley
Guard
New on the 2025 filing
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Andrea King (2022–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Karen Jeffrey (2022–2024) — Senior Vice President
- Former: Susie Carter (2022–2024) — President
- Former: JoElla Menn (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Karen Kaylor (2022) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $24K, to Jo Ella Menn (Treasurer). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $447K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas has awarded grants in Michigan, Missouri.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Auxiliary Department of Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-6074588. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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