Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089
Assist Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $23K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $23,369
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $23,369
- Median grant
- $23,369
- Total assets
- $122,006
- +13.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% 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 Post 1089 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VFW of Ohio Charities ($23K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $23K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW of Ohio Charities Columbus, OH | Donation of Gambling revenue required by state of Ohio. | $23,369 |
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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 | $122,006 | $105,077 | $90,954 | $23,369 | 1 | $463 |
| 2024 | $107,883 | $90,324 | $75,871 | — | — | $414 |
| 2023 | $93,430 | $121,168 | $74,529 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $90,590 | $67,215 | $44,071 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $98,715 | $83,770 | $67,450 | — | — | — |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 is a public charity, based in Wadsworth, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $122K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $23K. Net investment income was $463.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jefferey Houston
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sammuel L. Lizewski
Trustee
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert D. Wagar
Junior Vice Commander
Senior Vice Commander → Junior Vice Commander, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn H. Riley
Senior Vice Commander
Junior Vice Commander → Senior Vice Commander, 2022
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Timothy N. Wilson
Commander
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Jinks
Quartermaster
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Howard
Adjutant
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Dustin L. Bloomfield (2021) — Quartermaster
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Post 1089
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 gave $23K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 reported $122K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $105K.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 operate?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089 has awarded grants in Ohio.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1089's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-0905662. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 2, 2026)
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