Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $5K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $5,082
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $5,082
- -29.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,082
- Total assets
- $199,180
- +0.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was VFW National ($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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gives
- Giving fell 21% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2024) to $7K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW National Kansas City, MO | DUES | $5,082 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $199,180 | $308,564 | $295,076 | $5,082 | 1 | $227 |
| 2023 | $197,466 | $328,026 | $300,448 | $7,253 | 1 | $1,356 |
| 2022 | $150,849 | $272,832 | $254,861 | $6,180 | 1 | $2 |
| 2021 | $145,625 | $192,259 | $201,918 | $6,433 | 1 | $1 |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US is a public charity, based in Norfolk, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $199K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K. Net investment income was $227.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US is led by Eddie Murphy, Buddy Poppy Chair on the 2024 filing; 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eddie Murphy
Buddy Poppy Chair
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dave Alexander
Trustee
President of House Committee → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brad Debow
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Reid
Trustee & Americanism
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Craig Dudley
Treasurer
Quartermaster → Treasurer & Quartermaster, 2023
Treasurer & Quartermaster → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $8K (2024)
Eric Mallett
Commander & Quartermaster
Treasurer & House Committee Board Member → Junior Vice Commander & House Committee Board Member, 2023
Junior Vice Commander & House Committee Board Member → Commander & Quartermaster, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
$9K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Bill Cusson
Post Service Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Alexander
Judge Advocate
House Committee Board Member → Vice President House Committee, 2022
Vice President House Committee → Judge Advocate, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Dawley
Chaplain
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bob Clinebell
Vod & Pat-Pen
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Huff
Senior Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Goodall
Hospital
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marvin Snyder
Guard & Ood
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Mc Farland
Post Adjutant & Safety Officer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Jennings
Junior Vice Commander
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ron Riffle
Legislative Committee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tracy Schmid
Post Surgeon
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kathleen Goodall (2021–2023) — Adjutant
- Former: Lewis Bush (2021–2023) — Commander
- Former: Zach Nettles (2022–2023) — Senior Vice Commander
- Former: Isaac Ewell (2023) — House Committee Board Member
- Former: Ricardo Martinez (2023) — Vice President House Committee
- Former: Christine Hague-Renwick (2021–2022) — House Committee Board Member
- Former: Curtis Bobbitt (2021–2022) — Commander
- Former: Robert Clinebell (2021–2022) — President of House Committee
- Former: Jim Wold (2021) — Vice President House Committee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $8K, to Craig Dudley (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US gave $5K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US reported $199K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $309K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US has awarded grants in Missouri.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-6058589. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 27, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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