Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299
Expedite rehabilitation of the nations disabled veterans; assist veterans' widows and orphans; assist needy or disabled veterans and their families; and promote americanism by means of education in patriotism and by constructive service to local communities.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 at a glance
In short: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 gave $49K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $48,881
- +149.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $16,294
- -16.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $14,602
- Total assets
- $187,549
- +138.3% 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 November 2026.
Who Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was VFW Ohio Charities ($20K). Together the top 3 received $49K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 gives
- Giving grew 347% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $49K (2025). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $49K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VFW Ohio Charities Columbus, OH | — | $19,677 |
| Shepherd's House McArthur, OH | — | $14,602 |
| Vinton County Dog Shelter McArthur, OH | — | $14,602 |
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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 | $187,549 | $284,854 | $175,995 | $48,881 | 3 | $214 |
| 2024 | $78,690 | $173,901 | $122,618 | $19,560 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $27,407 | $80,007 | $71,986 | $6,890 | 1 | — |
| 2022 | $21,180 | $77,313 | $83,990 | $10,945 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $25,750 | $50,795 | $69,278 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $44,233 | $51,483 | $49,586 | — | — | — |
About Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299
Based on IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 is a public charity, based in McArthur, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $188K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $49K. Net investment income was $214.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Charles Boyer
Trustee
Commander → Trustee, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marvin Mace
Trustee
Quarter Mast → Quartermaste, 2022
Quartermaste → Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
John K. Mertins
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Arthur Coleman
Surgeon
Trustee → Surgeon, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Alden Acord Jr.
Judge Advoca
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James Satory
Chaplain
Junior Vice Committee → Chaplain, 2023
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Clark II
Adjutant
Senior Vice Committee → Commander, 2024
Commander → Adjutant, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Timothy M. Reid
Senior Vice Committee
Commander → Senior Vice Committee, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
James L. Dodrill
Junior Vice Committee
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Douglas Perry
Commander
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Sherrie J. Perry
Quartermaste
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Roger D. Barney (2020–2024) — Adjutant
- Former: David Graham (2022–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Deanna Bradfield (2024) — Quartermaste
- Former: Daniel P. Shockey (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Aaron Madosky (2022) — Chaplain
- Former: Donald Waite (2020) — Quarter Mast
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 5299
How much does Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 give each year?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 gave $49K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299's typical grant size?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299's median grant in 2025 was $14,602, and its average grant was $16,294, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 give grants?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 gives mostly in Ohio: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were McArthur, OH (2 grants).
How large is Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299 reported $188K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299's EIN?
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5299's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1170117. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS December 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 20, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 15, 2026)
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