VMI Research Laboratories
Vmi research labs exists to serve as the research and development arm of the Virginia military institute. Its purpose is to improve the effectiveness of and to aid directly or indirectly vmi's prime mission - education of the undergraduate student.
VMI Research Laboratories at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,025,981
- +14.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $2,129,593
- -30.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $8,300
- +6.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $2,152,999
- -30.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who VMI Research Laboratories funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
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
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $56K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA | Transfer Title | $56,458 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,025,981 | $2,129,593 | $2,152,999 | — | — | $8,300 |
| 2024 | $1,774,768 | $3,051,078 | $3,087,521 | — | — | $7,829 |
| 2023 | $1,592,848 | $2,414,533 | $2,644,048 | — | — | $7,155 |
| 2022 | $1,533,902 | $2,417,352 | $2,214,267 | — | — | $5,487 |
| 2021 | $1,098,262 | $1,132,928 | $1,018,853 | $56,458 | 1 | $4,358 |
About VMI Research Laboratories
Based on IRS filings
VMI Research Laboratories is a public charity, based in Lexington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.0M in total assets. Net investment income was $8K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
VMI Research Laboratories is led by Jose Gomez, Chairman since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 3 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jose Gomez
Chairman
Director → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wade E Bell
Director of Research
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$7K (2021) → $7K (2025)
Abigail Dawson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Wilson
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Bryant
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Griffin
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Eagle
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Hodges
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Sebastino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angie Fafatas
Treasurer & Contractual Officer
On filings since 2021
25 hrs/week
$16K (2021) → $47K (2025)
Anne Alerding
Secreatary
Secretary → Secreatary, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$2K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Former officers (5)
- Former: Hal Snyder (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Todd Brickhouse (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Charles E. Edgar IV (2021–2023) — Chairman
- Former: Elizabeth Knapp (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: John Daniel (2021–2023) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $47K, to Angie Fafatas (Treasurer/ Contractual Officer). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VMI Research Laboratories
How large is VMI Research Laboratories?
VMI Research Laboratories reported $2.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
Where does VMI Research Laboratories operate?
VMI Research Laboratories has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is VMI Research Laboratories's EIN?
VMI Research Laboratories's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 54-0737652. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 13, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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