Vetsaid Inc
Vetsaid Inc is a public charity based in Falls Church, Virginia. Formed in 2016, it raises awareness and funds for veterans’ needs and distributes support to veterans’ groups across the United States.
Vetsaid Inc at a glance
In short: Vetsaid Inc gave $380K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $38K), top state New York. 70% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $380,000
- +46.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- -28.6% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $38,000
- +104.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $40,000
- Total assets
- $150,641
- +1668.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 70% first-time grantees (7 of 10, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (24% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vetsaid Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1200 New Hampshire Ave Nw 800, Washington, DC 20036
Phone: (703) 304-8407
Website: https://vetsaid.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vetsaid Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Travis Manion Foundation ($45K). Together the top 10 received $380K.
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 48 grants of 57 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported shares were New York (24%), Pennsylvania (12%), Georgia (12%), California (11%), and Rhode Island (11%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vetsaid Inc open to new grantees?
70%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 7 of 10 grantees (70%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $36K; repeat grants $42K. How we count
Medians: $40K first-time, $40K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $160K (2022) to $610K (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $380K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Manion Foundation Doylestown, PA | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $45,000 |
| Hireheroes USA Alpharetta, GA | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $45,000 |
| Foundation of Women Warriors North Hollywood, CA | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| Hunterseven Foundation Providence, RI | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| Our Military Kids Oakton, VA | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| Merging Vets & Players Las Vegas, NV | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| America's Vet Dogs Smithtown, NY | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| Fourblock Foundation New York, NY | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| VETS4WARRIORS Winston-Salem, NC | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $40,000 |
| Homeward Bound Adirondacks Saranac Lake, NY | To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $150,641 | $838,779 | $694,755 | $380,000 | 10 |
| 2024 | $8,516 | $1,392,766 | $1,596,003 | $260,000 | 14 |
| 2023 | $212,116 | $2,275,722 | $2,104,348 | $610,000 | 10 |
| 2022 | $38,262 | $301,338 | $294,267 | $160,000 | 6 |
| 2021 | $30,594 | $363,841 | $340,477 | $250,000 | 17 |
| 2020 | $6,744 | $868,501 | $895,061 | $265,409 | 18 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VETSAID’s stated mission is to “raise awareness and funds to support credible veterans’ needs” focused on healthcare, continuing education, employment, homelessness, and helping Gold Star families who have lost loved ones.
Its 2025 grants included organizations with varied missions. Travis Manion Foundation describes its mission as empowering veterans and families of fallen heroes to develop character in future generations. Our Military Kids says it offers extracurricular activity grants to children ages 1–18 when a parent is deployed with the National Guard or Reserve, or is recovering from post-9/11 combat injuries.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, VETSAID reported 10 grants totaling $380,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $45,000, with a median of $40,000.
The largest grants included $45,000 each to Travis Manion Foundation and Hire Heroes USA, and $40,000 each to Foundation of Women Warriors, HunterSeven Foundation, Our Military Kids, Merging Vets & Players, America’s Vet Dogs, FourBlock Foundation, and Vets4Warriors. Homeward Bound Adirondacks received $10,000. The filing listed the grants’ purpose as providing help and assistance to American veterans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Lori B. LaFave as director and treasurer; Joe Walsh as director, chairman, and president; Marjorie Walsh as director; Christian Quilici as director and secretary; and Jackie Phillips as director.
Vetsaid Inc is led by Joe Walsh, Director, Chairman & President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joe Walsh
Director, Chairman & President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christian Quilici
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$30K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Lori B. Lafave
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.5 hrs/week
$20K (2024) → $20K (2025)
Jackie Phillips
Director
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
$20K (2025)
Marjorie Walsh
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $20K, to Lori B Lafave (Director and Treasurer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vetsaid Inc
How much does Vetsaid Inc give each year?
Vetsaid Inc gave $380K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $260K across 14 grants.
What is Vetsaid Inc's typical grant size?
Vetsaid Inc's median grant in 2025 was $40,000, and its average grant was $38,000, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vetsaid Inc that year got $36K on average.
Where does Vetsaid Inc give grants?
Vetsaid Inc's top state is New York, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (12%) and Georgia (12%).
Does Vetsaid Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Vetsaid Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Provide Help and Assistance to American Veterans" (10 grants).
Who are Vetsaid Inc's largest grantees?
Vetsaid Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Travis Manion Foundation ($45,000), Hireheroes USA ($45,000) and Foundation of Women Warriors ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 34% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Vetsaid Inc?
Vetsaid Inc reported $151K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $839K.
What does Vetsaid Inc fund?
VETSAID’s stated mission is to “raise awareness and funds to support credible veterans’ needs” focused on healthcare, continuing education, employment, homelessness, and helping Gold Star families who have lost loved ones. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vetsaid Inc?
Vetsaid Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vetsaid.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Vetsaid Inc's EIN?
Vetsaid Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2822654. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 19, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Vetsaid Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 12, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/vetsaid-inc-morg_6d9f5ea3cd4c461dba025847c02b8c50
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