Vigilant Torch Association
We provide support to active and former members of our select special operations community who may or may not be fully served by other military support organizations. To do this, we provide community building, mental health support, emergency relief funds, family maintenance and resilience assistance.
Vigilant Torch Association at a glance
In short: Vigilant Torch Association gave $607K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $607K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $607,427
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $607,427
- Median grant
- $607,427
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Vigilant Torch Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Vigilant Torch Foundation ($607K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $607K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vigilant Torch Foundation Alexandria, VA | Operating Funds | $607,427 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $494,854 | $1,087,551 | $607,427 | 1 | $17,427 |
| 2023 | $592,697 | $280,781 | $228,465 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $637,392 | $298,591 | $82,716 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $421,830 | $120,457 | $24,429 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $230,968 | $124,877 | $43,908 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $149,999 | $49,528 | $36,238 | — | — | — |
About Vigilant Torch Association
Based on IRS filings
Vigilant Torch Association is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $607K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Vigilant Torch Association is led by Brian Gellman, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian Gellman
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$21K (2023) → $36K (2024)
Michael K. Nagata
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Campagna
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Sullivan
Director
Director → Executive Director, 2021
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Blake
Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mike Buggs
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Cleveland
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Weirsky
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyrone Harvey
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Paul
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlie Hamilton
Direcotr
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Vydareny
Secretary
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Grane
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Chris Marston (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Dawn Gile (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Erick Miyares (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Don Torrence (2020) — Director
- Former: Mike Nagata (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Amanda Harrington (2019) — Director
- Former: Chris Stevens (2019) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Burr (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Kenneth Buggs (2019) — Vice President
- Former: Steven D Houde (2019) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $36K, to Brian Gellman (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Vigilant Torch Association
How much does Vigilant Torch Association give each year?
Vigilant Torch Association gave $607K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Vigilant Torch Association?
Vigilant Torch Association is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Alexandria, VA.
Where does Vigilant Torch Association operate?
Vigilant Torch Association has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Vigilant Torch Association's EIN?
Vigilant Torch Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-0579038. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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