Vietnam Veterans of America Inc
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc. (VVA) is a public charity based in Silver Spring, Maryland. Founded in 1978, it supports issues affecting Vietnam veterans and other veterans, and its stated mission includes creating a new identity for this generation of veterans and changing public perception of Vietnam veterans.
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc at a glance
In short: Vietnam Veterans of America Inc gave $1.1M across 34 grants in 2026 (avg $33K), top state California. 3% of 2026 grantees were new. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,126,978
- -12.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 34
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $33,146
- -12.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $15,598,740
- -18.6% vs 2025
- New grantees (estimate)
- 3% first-time grantees (1 of 30, 2026)
- Primary geography
- California (14% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Vietnam Veterans of America Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 8719 Colesville Road Ste 100, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: (301) 585-4000
Website: https://vva.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vietnam Veterans of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was VVA California State Council ($158K). Together the top 10 received $768K.
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 120 grants of 153 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2026 grants listed are distributed among state councils in multiple states. The filing identifies California, Florida, Massachusetts, New York, and New Jersey as the states with the largest shares of grant dollars. VVA’s 2025 filing describes its chapter and council network as spanning all 50 states, Guam, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and the Virgin Islands.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 34 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Vietnam Veterans of America Inc open to new grantees?
3%
first-time grantees, 2026
In 2026, 1 of 30 grantees (3%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $38K. How we count
Medians: $20K first-time, $21K repeat.
- 93% of 2026 grantees were also funded in 2025. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (−20%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2026). 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 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2022) to $1.7M (2024). In 2026 it made 34 grants totaling $1.1M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| VVA California State Council Castro Valley, CA | Household Goods Grant | $158,072 |
| VVA Florida State Council Saint Augustine, FL | Household Goods Grant | $102,061 |
| VVA N York State Council Queensbury, NY | Household Goods Grant | $84,787 |
| VVA Massachusetts State Council Franklin, MA | Household Goods Grant | $71,598 |
| VVA N Jersey State Council Roselle, NJ | Household Goods Grant | $59,063 |
| VVA Pennsylvania State Council Baden, PA | Household Goods Grant | $58,488 |
| VVA Buckeye State Council Columbus, OH | Household Goods Grant | $51,943 |
| VVA Virginia State Council Virginia Beach, VA | Household Goods Grant | $36,102 |
| VVA Maryland State Council Perry Hall, MD | Household Goods Grant | $33,821 |
| VVA Michigan State Council Graden City, MI | Household Goods Grant | $32,123 |
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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 | $15,598,740 | $8,396,930 | $12,510,623 | $1,126,978 | 34 | $4,473,305 |
| 2025 | $19,166,264 | $8,147,433 | $11,124,515 | $1,286,988 | 34 | $4,494,415 |
| 2024 | $22,160,145 | $10,274,842 | $11,677,389 | $1,724,787 | 48 | $5,643,018 |
| 2023 | $23,417,710 | $11,383,740 | $10,823,138 | $1,400,043 | 37 | $6,341,512 |
| 2022 | $22,711,920 | $10,930,074 | $9,437,626 | $128,800 | Total only | $6,150,764 |
| 2021 | $24,384,615 | $9,220,556 | $7,358,446 | $211,000 | 12 | $5,146,621 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VVA’s website states that its mission is to promote and support the full range of issues important to all veterans, create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and change public perception of Vietnam veterans. Its Government Affairs Department describes work on veteran-focused legislation and policy, including advocacy before Congress and federal agencies and assistance to state chapters and member committees.
The 2026 filing lists grants to VVA state councils for “household goods.” The available information does not describe the councils’ own missions or specify the goods supported.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2026, VVA reported 34 grants totaling $1,126,978. Grant amounts ranged from $5,829 to $158,072, with a median of $20,000. The largest awards went to the VVA California State Council ($158,072), the VVA Florida State Council ($102,061), the VVA New York State Council ($84,787), the VVA Massachusetts State Council ($71,598), and the VVA New Jersey State Council ($59,063); each was listed for household goods.
The filing also lists awards to state councils in Pennsylvania ($58,488), Ohio ($51,943), Virginia ($36,102), Maryland ($33,821), Michigan ($32,123), Colorado ($28,761), and Connecticut ($28,659), each for household goods. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient state were California (14%), Florida (9%), Massachusetts (8%), New York (8%), and New Jersey (7%).
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2026 filing lists Thomas Burke as president, John Riling III as vice president, Bill Meeks Jr. as secretary, and Dottie Barickman as treasurer. Other listed officers and directors are Margaret Porter, director of communication; Anthony Powell, director of accounting; James McCormick, executive director of government affairs; Sean Venables, editor of VVA Veteran; Jacy Smith, director of administration and human resources; and Nicole Kennedy, director of membership.
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc is led by Thomas Burke, President since 2026 (on filings since 2021); 10 of 30 officers listed in 2026 are compensated.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Thomas Burke
President
Vice President → President, 2026
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $70K (2026)
James McCormick
Executive Director Gov Affairs
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$132K (2026)
Anthony Powell
Director of Accounting
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$125K (2024) → $138K (2026)
Jacy Smith
Director & Administrator Hr
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025) → $101K (2026)
Margaret Porter
Director Communications
Director & Communications → Director Communications, 2026
On filings since 2025
40 hrs/week
$128K (2025) → $126K (2026)
Nicole Kennedy
Director of Membership
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2026)
Dan Stenvold
Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Howland
Director
On filings since 2021
11 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gumersindo Gomez
Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Margowski
Director
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandie Wilson Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ted Wilkinson
Director
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Hobbs
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Montgomery Jr.
Director
On filings since 2022
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Justin Latini
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Holybee
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steven Williams
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terry Courville
Director
On filings since 2024
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Odom
Director
On filings since 2025
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Dick Southern
Director
On filings since 2025
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Stapleton
Director
New on the 2026 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Renevier
Director
New on the 2026 filing
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Liz Cannon
Director
New on the 2026 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frederick Gasior
Director
New on the 2026 filing
17 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Estermyer
Director
New on the 2026 filing
28 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marc Goodell
Director
New on the 2026 filing
18 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Meeks Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$41K (2021) → $51K (2026)
Dottie Barickman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$21K (2026)
John Riling III
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2026
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$21K (2026)
Sean Venables
Editor Vva Veteran
New on the 2026 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2026)
Former officers (30)
- Former: Francisco Ivarra (2021–2025) — Director
- Former: Richard Lindbeck (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Rossies Nance Jr. (2022–2025) — Director
- Former: Jack McManus (2023–2025) — President
- Former: Patricia Harris (2023–2025) — Interim General Counsel & Director of Veterans Benefit
- Former: Wayne Reynolds (2024–2025) — Treasurer
- Former: Allan Waite (2025) — Managing Director
- Former: John Stovall (2025) — Deputy Executive Director of Government Affairs
- Former: Joseph Spence Davis (2025) — Director
- Former: Dick Southern (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Spence Davis (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Linda Schwartz (2022–2024) — Treasurer -
- Former: Samuel Brick Jr. (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Sharon Hobbs (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Dennis Andras (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Felix Peterson Jr. (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Herman Hochreich (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Meeks Jr Jr. (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Dominick Yezzo (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Ned Foote (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: John McManus (2021–2022) — Presidentceo Present
- Former: John Rowan (2021–2022) — President
- Former: Janelle Andrew (2022) — Director Accounting
- Former: Dave Simmons (2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Sternburg (2021) — CFO
- Former: Kerwin Stone (2021) — Director
- Former: Rex Moody (2021) — Director
- Former: Richard C DeLong (2021) — Director
- Former: Robert Grabinski (2021) — Director
- Former: Sara J McVicker (2021) — Director
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2026 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2026 filing was $138K, to Anthony Powell (Director of Accounting). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Vietnam Veterans of America Inc
How much does Vietnam Veterans of America Inc give each year?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc gave $1.1M across 34 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $1.3M across 34 grants.
What is Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's typical grant size?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's median grant in 2026 was $20,000, and its average grant was $33,146, across 34 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Vietnam Veterans of America Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Vietnam Veterans of America Inc give grants?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's top state is California, with 14% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (9%) and Massachusetts (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Franklin, MA (2 grants), Roselle, NJ (2 grants) and Columbus, OH (2 grants).
Does Vietnam Veterans of America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 34 grants with a stated purpose on Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Household Goods Grant" (24 grants) and "Service Reps Grant" (10 grants).
Who are Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's largest grantees?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's largest 2026 grantees include VVA California State Council ($158,072), VVA Florida State Council ($102,061) and VVA Massachusetts State Council ($91,598 across 2 grants), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 31% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is Vietnam Veterans of America Inc?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What does Vietnam Veterans of America Inc fund?
VVA’s website states that its mission is to promote and support the full range of issues important to all veterans, create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and change public perception of Vietnam veterans. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vietnam Veterans of America Inc?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check vva.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's EIN?
Vietnam Veterans of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-2929110. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 2, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 27, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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