VTS Industries Inc
VTS Industries Inc is a public charity based in Spring Valley, California. It operates thrift stores selling donated household items and uses proceeds to benefit disabled veterans and related organizations.
VTS Industries Inc at a glance
In short: VTS Industries Inc gave $659K across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $51K), mostly in California. 15% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $659,356
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,720
- +9.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $22,699,142
- +3.9% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 15% first-time grantees (2 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to VTS Industries Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1049 Elketon Blvd, Spring Valley, CA 91977
Phone: (619) 337-9244
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who VTS Industries Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Dav of California ($355K). Together the top 10 received $614K.
Grant Size Distribution
61 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 61 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization describes its services as supporting veterans in the San Diego area and surrounding communities. Its 2025 grants went to recipients in California and Missouri; 96% of grant dollars went to California recipients and 4% to Missouri recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is VTS Industries Inc open to new grantees?
15%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 2 of 13 grantees (15%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $28K; repeat grants $55K. How we count
Medians: $28K first-time, $25K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $426K (2021) to $659K (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $659K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dav of California Santa Fe Springs, CA | Salaries & Transport | $355,356 |
| All from the Heart Temecula, CA | Support | $40,000 |
| University of San Diego San Diego, CA | Education | $40,000 |
| Canine Companions for Independence Fallbrook, CA | Canine Training | $30,000 |
| Mission Edge Pasadena, CA | — | $30,000 |
| Alheimers Family Center Chula Vista, CA | Operating Funds | $25,000 |
| SEGS4VETSDRAFT St. Louis, MO | Support for Vets | $25,000 |
| Progressive Results Inc Chula Vista, CA | Support | $25,000 |
| Meals on Wheels San Diego, CA | Meals for Disabled | $24,000 |
| American Cancer Society San Diego, CA | Cancer Research | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,699,142 | $12,154,167 | $11,312,105 | $659,356 | 13 | $659,388 |
| 2024 | $21,855,016 | $14,345,881 | $10,432,221 | $604,898 | 13 | $591,622 |
| 2023 | $17,940,885 | $11,282,108 | $10,078,572 | $555,497 | 12 | $113,933 |
| 2022 | $16,692,300 | $10,872,133 | $9,610,834 | $471,026 | 11 | — |
| 2021 | $15,495,176 | $10,894,760 | $8,868,152 | $425,759 | 12 | $26,905 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
VTS INDUSTRIES states that proceeds from donated household items sold in its stores benefit disabled veterans and related organizations. Its filing describes support for DAV rehabilitation services, other veterans’ health and aid organizations in the San Diego area, and medical equipment for the La Jolla VA Medical Center. Its website also describes transportation to VA and outpatient medical appointments and support for service officers who help disabled veterans with claims.
Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with a range of missions. Disabled American Veterans describes its mission as fulfilling promises to people who served. The University of San Diego says it advances academic excellence to create a more inclusive, sustainable and hopeful world. The George G. Glenner Alzheimer’s Family Centers describes its work as advocacy for people affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Disability Rights Advocates for Technology says it advocates for universal design and technologies that improve quality of life for people with disabilities and senior citizens. Meals on Wheels San Diego County says it supports seniors’ independence and well-being, and The Elizabeth Hospice says it enhances quality of life for people nearing the end of life and those who grieve.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, VTS INDUSTRIES reported 13 grants totaling $659,356. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $355,356, with a median of $25,000.
Among the largest reported grants were $355,356 to DAV of California for salaries and transportation; $40,000 to All From the Heart for support; $40,000 to the University of San Diego for education; and $30,000 each to Canine Companions for Independence for canine training and Mission Edge. Other reported grants included $25,000 to Alheimers Family Center for operating funds, $25,000 to SEGS4VETSDRAFT for support for veterans, $25,000 to Progressive Results Inc for support, and $24,000 to Meals on Wheels for meals for disabled people.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Linda Sundberg as president; Clifford Caldwell as vice president; Mark Carpenter as CFO; Macario Dimayuga as secretary; and Suey Lee, James Galliher, Leroy Acosta, George Sherrod, David Rathgeber, and John Hood as directors.
VTS Industries Inc is led by Linda Sundberg, President on every filing since 2021; 10 of 11 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Linda Sundberg
President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
David Rathgeber
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$400 (2021) → $500 (2025)
George Sherrod
Director
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $500 (2025)
James Galliher
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$600 (2021) → $100 (2025)
Suey Lee
Director
Past President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
4 hrs/week
$400 (2021) → $500 (2025)
John Hood
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$300 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Leroy Acosta
Director
On filings since 2024
3 hrs/week
$500 (2024) → $500 (2025)
Clifford Caldwell
Vice President
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$300 (2021) → $200 (2025)
Macario Dimayuga
Secretary
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$400 (2021) → $400 (2025)
Mark Carpenter
CFO
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$500 (2021) → $400 (2025)
Teri Sutton
General Mana
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Nancy Casey (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Guy Anastasia (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 $500, to Linda Sundberg (President). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about VTS Industries Inc
How much does VTS Industries Inc give each year?
VTS Industries Inc gave $659K across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $605K across 13 grants.
What is VTS Industries Inc's typical grant size?
VTS Industries Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $50,720, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from VTS Industries Inc that year got $28K on average.
Where does VTS Industries Inc give grants?
VTS Industries Inc gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (3 grants) and Chula Vista, CA (2 grants).
Does VTS Industries Inc give general operating support?
Occasionally: 8% of VTS Industries Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (1 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990. Recurring purposes include "Support" (3 grants).
Who are VTS Industries Inc's largest grantees?
VTS Industries Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Dav of California ($355,356), All from the Heart ($40,000) and University of San Diego ($40,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is VTS Industries Inc?
VTS Industries Inc reported $22.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $12.2M.
What does VTS Industries Inc fund?
VTS INDUSTRIES states that proceeds from donated household items sold in its stores benefit disabled veterans and related organizations. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from VTS Industries Inc?
VTS Industries Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is VTS Industries Inc's EIN?
VTS Industries Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2494098. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 19, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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