Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust
Distributions to detroit chapter 9 of vietnam veterans of America, inc., or such other organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under irc sections 501(c)(19) or 501(c)(3). To this end, the trust is created and maintained to serve these objectives: support the social welfare of vietnam war era veterans and their dependents and descendants.
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,882,501
- +14.2% vs 2025
- Revenue (2026)
- $115,216
- -19.6% vs 2025
- Net investment income (2026)
- $115,216
- -19.6% vs 2025
- Expenses (2026)
- $27,102
- +39.0% vs 2025
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $125K (2023) to $250K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Chapter 9 of VVA Inc Detroit, MI | Veterans Benef/Schol | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $2,882,501 | $115,216 | $27,102 | — | — | $115,216 |
| 2025 | $2,524,354 | $143,342 | $19,492 | — | — | $143,342 |
| 2024 | $2,238,102 | $196,423 | $266,729 | $250,000 | 1 | $196,423 |
| 2023 | $2,158,398 | $103,756 | $145,529 | $125,000 | 1 | $103,756 |
| 2022 | $2,472,722 | $284,505 | $271,382 | $250,000 | 1 | $284,505 |
| 2021 | $2,555,515 | $284,513 | $18,495 | — | — | $284,513 |
About Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust
Based on IRS filings
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Detroit, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $115K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust's 2026 filing lists 7 officers; none of the 7 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Jack G. Devine
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
James W. Suhay Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Randolph M. Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Richard White
Trustee
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dennis Schultz
Trustee
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Thomas McInnes
Trustee
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Chris Cornelius
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Theodore Dziengelewski (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Timothy McGee (2024) — Trustee
- Former: Jack Lynch (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Chatman (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Mark W. Spooner (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Dick Chatman (2021) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust
How large is Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust?
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $115K.
What is Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust?
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Detroit, MI. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust operate?
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust's EIN?
Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 9 Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5518985. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 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 June 1, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 14, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS June 5, 2026)
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