Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota
To support and honor veterans who have served on foreign soil. To provide a place for veterans to meet and socialize.
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota gave $149K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $148,750
- +7.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- +16.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,250
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $11,250
- Total assets
- $1,244,586
- -0.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (93% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- 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 Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MN Veterans Homes ($80K). Together the top 7 received $149K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 25 grants of 29 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−12%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2019) to $169K (2022). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MN Veterans Homes Minneapolis, MN | Donations for Veteran Nursing Homes. | $80,000 |
| McLeod County Veterans Assn Glencoe, MN | Donation for housing fund for veterans.donation to local park for residents. | $15,000 |
| City of Hutchinson Hutchinson, MN | Funds to Replace All US Flags & Fixtures. | $14,000 |
| Hutchinson Tiger Booster Club Hutchinson, MN | Donation for Youth Athletics. | $11,250 |
| St Cloud Va Health Care System St Cloud, MN | Donation for Veterans Hospital. | $10,000 |
| Va Hospital Sioux Falls Sioux Falls, SD | Donation for Veterans Hospital. | $10,000 |
| Dav #37 Hutchinson, MN | Donation for Disabled Veterans. | $8,500 |
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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 | $1,244,586 | $519,738 | $527,438 | $148,750 | 7 | $16,692 |
| 2024 | $1,256,034 | $539,068 | $484,902 | $139,002 | 6 | $7,575 |
| 2023 | $1,204,632 | $616,472 | $537,992 | $68,270 | 5 | $18,112 |
| 2022 | $1,128,455 | $459,667 | $475,494 | $168,700 | 7 | $7,560 |
| 2021 | $1,138,110 | $612,079 | $355,896 | $98,000 | 4 | $2,843 |
| 2020 | $870,214 | $248,663 | $236,437 | $61,352 | 3 | $13,283 |
| 2019 | $862,748 | $406,454 | $348,075 | $50,000 | 1 | $6,155 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota is a public charity, based in Hutchinson, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $149K. Net investment income was $17K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; 1 of 11 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Martin Barnes
Trustee
Trustee → Quartermaster & Adjutant, 2020
Quartermaster & Adjutant → Trustee, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$3K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Oather Martin
Trustee
Quartermaster & Adjutant → Trustee, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
$7K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Colby Mickolicek
Trustee
Senior Vice Commander → Commander, 2021
Commander → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pete Stoltenow
Quartermaster
Commander → Quartermaster, 2021
On filings since 2019
8 hrs/week
$4K (2021) → $15K (2025)
Duane Arndt
Chaplain
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Berry
Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2022
Senior Vice Commander → Commander, 2024
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Van Karg
Service Officer
Judge Advocate → Service Officer, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Johnson
Gambling Manager
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mel Lockwood
Senior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Stuemke
Junior Vice & Surgeon
Surgeon → Junior Vice & Surgeon, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Clabo
Bar Board
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Dave Blake (2019–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Duane Pischke (2019–2022) — Assistant Quartermaster
- Former: Norm Bohn (2022) — Bar Board
- Former: Larry Pederson (2019–2021) — Surgeon
- Former: Spencer Beytien (2019–2021) — Trustee
- Former: James Butler (2021) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Keith Enstad (2019–2020) — Guard
- Former: Mike Evans (2019) — Gambling Manager
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $15K, to Pete Stoltenow (Quartermaster).
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota gave $149K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $139K across 6 grants.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's typical grant size?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's median grant in 2025 was $11,250, and its average grant was $21,250, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota give grants?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota gives mostly in Minnesota: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was South Dakota (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Hutchinson, MN (3 grants).
Does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's largest grantees?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's largest 2025 grantees include MN Veterans Homes ($80,000), McLeod County Veterans Assn ($15,000) and City of Hutchinson ($14,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 73% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $520K.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Dept of MN - 906 - VFW - Minnesota's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-6037265. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 14, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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