Vietnam Veterans of America
The organization is exclusively dedicated to vietnam-era veterans and their families. The mission is to promote and support the full range of issues important to vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of vietnam veterans.
Vietnam Veterans of America at a glance
In short: Vietnam Veterans of America gave $60K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $30K), mostly in Oregon. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $60,250
- -29.5% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $30,125
- -64.8% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $30,125
- Total assets
- $525,022
- -11.8% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Oregon (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Vietnam Veterans of America funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Fort Kennedy ($50K). Together the top 2 received $60K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2026) to $200K (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $60K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Kennedy Portland, OR | Veteran's Services | $50,250 |
| Reynolds High School Troutdale, OR | Education | $10,000 |
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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 | $525,022 | $36,756 | $107,020 | $60,250 | 2 | $21,339 |
| 2025 | $595,341 | $48,251 | $119,099 | $85,500 | 1 | $31,473 |
| 2024 | $665,622 | $845,257 | $215,482 | $200,000 | 2 | $773 |
About Vietnam Veterans of America
Based on IRS filings
Vietnam Veterans of America is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $525K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $60K. Net investment income was $21K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vietnam Veterans of America is led by Robert Carr, President on every filing since 2024; none of the 10 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Robert Carr
President
On filings since 2024
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Art Shafer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Fuhrer
Board Member
On filings since 2024
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Grant
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dudley Redhead
Vice President
On filings since 2024
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gary Nepple
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Greg Dunlap
Board Member
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Montes
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Griffin
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Nepple
Avva Representative
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2026. "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
How much does Vietnam Veterans of America give each year?
Vietnam Veterans of America gave $60K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $86K across 1 grant.
How large is Vietnam Veterans of America?
Vietnam Veterans of America reported $525K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $37K.
What is Vietnam Veterans of America?
Vietnam Veterans of America is a public charity focused on Veterans, based in Portland, OR. It holds $525K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Vietnam Veterans of America operate?
Vietnam Veterans of America has awarded grants in Oregon.
What is Vietnam Veterans of America's EIN?
Vietnam Veterans of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-1097909. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2024–2025
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