Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary
To assist the Posts and members thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, and its own members whenever possible.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary gave $236K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $118K), mostly in Florida. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $236,236
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $118,118
- Median grant
- $118,118
- Total assets
- $787,908
- -0.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Florida (52% 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 US Dept of Florida Auxiliary funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VFW of the US Inc Dept of Fl ($122K). Together the top 2 received $236K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $141K (2024) to $313K (2025, 13 months). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $236K.
*2025: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW of the US Inc Dept of Fl Ocala, FL | Support for veterans | $122,236 |
| VFW National Home for Children Eaton Rapids, MI | Support for veterans & their families | $114,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $787,908 | $830,723 | $827,559 | $236,236 | 2 | $42,898 |
| 2025* | $789,084 | $765,435 | $908,913 | $312,949 | 7 | $36,786 |
| 2024 | $925,697 | $700,994 | $620,880 | $141,470 | 2 | $18,996 |
*2025: Covers 13 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary is a public charity, based in Saint Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $788K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $236K. Net investment income was $43K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary is led by Ce Bennett, District President on every filing since 2024; 2 of 32 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Ce Bennett
District President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Holland
District President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Ross
District President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Yates
President
Junior Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2025
Senior Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherri Golder
District President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Spillman
District President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Viki Stripling
District President
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen McQuaid
District President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Ohanesian
District President
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Reilly
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joy Atterbery
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lanaie Reed
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Love
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lori Maynard
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patricia Mull
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phyllis Crews
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Priscilla Reisinger
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rebekah Milam
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Riddle
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Gouthro
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stoney Lawrentz-Edwards
District President
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Estell
Treasurer
Junior Past Dept. President on Council → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$3K (2024) → $22K (2026)
Deborah Tilley
Secretary
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
$8K (2024) → $22K (2026)
Leona McDermott
Chief of Staff
Secretary → Chief of Staff, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
$9K (2024) → $0 (2026)
Jason Estell
Chaplain
Guard → Conductor, 2025
Conductor → Chaplain, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Wright
Senior Vice President
Chaplain → Junior Vice President, 2025
Junior Vice President → Senior Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Rementer
Junior Vice President
Conductor → Chaplain, 2025
Chaplain → Junior Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tela Harbold
Past Dept President on Council
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Bachand
Past Dept President on Council
President → Past Dept President on Council, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Virginia Brehmer
Past Dept President on Council
Senior Vice President → President, 2025
President → Past Dept President on Council, 2026
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pauline Riddle
Conductor
Guard → Conductor, 2026
On filings since 2025
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Kabala
Guard
New on the 2026 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (24)
- Former: Carrie Messer (2024–2025) — District President
- Former: Danielle Stevens (2024–2025) — District President
- Former: Julie Duncan (2024–2025) — District President
- Former: Stephanie Selfridge (2024–2025) — District President
- Former: Debbie McCollym (2025) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Deborah Wilson (2025) — District President
- Former: Kimberly Wlodarski (2025) — District President
- Former: Latisha Meyer (2025) — District President
- Former: Maria Katzmire (2025) — District President
- Former: Mary Kellner (2025) — District President
- Former: Rose Burkhard (2025) — District President
- Former: Sandy Hamm (2025) — District President
- Former: Beverly Hamilton (2024) — District President
- Former: John Riddle (2024) — District President
- Former: Karen Browning (2024) — District President
- Former: Leilani Jones (2024) — District President
- Former: Linda Burnette (2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Maggie Gilchrist (2024) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Nancy Sellers (2024) — District President
- Former: Pauline Duffy (2024) — District President
- Former: Rita Burger (2024) — District President
- Former: Roger Ingall (2024) — District President
- Former: Susan Faivre Zuniga (2024) — District President
- Former: Todd Sailor (2024) — District President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $22K, to Deborah Tilley (Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary gave $236K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $313K across 7 grants. The 2025 filing year covers 13 months because its fiscal year-end changed.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary reported $788K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $831K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Michigan, Missouri.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of Florida Auxiliary's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7326563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2026.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 20, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 30, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS January 29, 2026)
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