Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lawrence, IN EIN: 35-2037498

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana,inc. Through association with vietnam veterans of America chapter 295, aims to campaign on issues important to vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to improve public perception of vietnam veterans. Provide grant funding to vietnam veterans of America chapter 295 to provide aid to veterans who are economically distressed in areas of rental, utlitiy and food assistance.

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc at a glance

In short: Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $50K), mostly in Indiana. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2026)
$50,000
-20.6% vs 2025
Grants made (2026)
1
+0.0% vs 2025
Average grant
$50,000
-20.6% vs 2025
Median grant
$50,000
Total assets
$99,912
+9.0% vs 2025
Primary geography
Indiana (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 Indiana Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2026

Vietnam Veterans of America 295: $50KVietnam Veterans of America295$50K

The largest 2026 recipient was Vietnam Veterans of America 295 ($50K).

Grant Size Distribution

5 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K2$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Lawrence

How Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc gives

  • Giving grew 270% from 2023 to 2026. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K$80K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025 1 grant2026

From 2022 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $63K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vietnam Veterans of America 295 Lawrence, INProvide veterans and survivors assistance with housing such as rental assistance and past due mortgage payments, food assistance, gas and utilities.$50,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2026$99,912$66,309$58,042$50,0001
2025$91,645$74,882$73,556$63,0001
2024$90,319$60,108$44,890$33,0001
2023$75,101$56,289$50,400$13,5211
2022$69,212$99,972$69,389$32,0001
2021$38,629$35,773$17,732——
2020$20,588$27,841$41,992——

About Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc

Based on IRS filings

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Lawrence, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $100K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc is led by Dennis Smalling, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 11 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.

Officers on the 2026 filing

  • Dennis Smalling

    President

    Board of Directors → Board Member, 2022

    Board Member → President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ken Walters

    Vice President

    Board of Directors → Board Member, 2022

    Board Member → Vice President, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mike Hamm

    Board Member

    Board of Directors → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Anderson

    Board Member

    Board of Directors → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Mabrey

    Board Member

    Board of Directors → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Wallace Vaughn

    Board Member

    Board of Directors → Board Member, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Dolan

    Board Member

    President → Board Member, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Don McFarland

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    30 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pat Cortese

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ron Ayres

    Board Member

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Verne Hanson

    Secretary

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (10)
  • Former: Jim Finney (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Tom Madden (2020–2022) — Board Member
  • Former: Charlie Hicks (2022) — Secretary
  • Former: Fred Bishop (2022) — Chaplain
  • Former: Jim Lewis (2022) — Vice President
  • Former: John Zolondz (2022) — Treasurer
  • Former: Holly Tookolo (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: James Pierce (2020–2021) — Assistant Treasurer
  • Former: Larry Shaw (2020–2021) — President
  • Former: Robert Parsons (2020–2021) — Vice President

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Indiana Inc

How much does Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc give each year?

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc gave $50K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $63K across 1 grant.

How large is Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc?

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc reported $100K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $66K.

What is Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc?

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Lawrence, IN. It holds $100K in total assets as of 2026.

Where does Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc operate?

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc has awarded grants in Indiana.

What is Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc's EIN?

Vietnam Veterans of Indiana Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 35-2037498. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(5)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 13, 2023)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 23, 2024)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2025)
  5. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 19, 2026)

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