Walter Reed Society Inc
Walter Reed Society Inc is a public charity based in Bethesda, Maryland. It supports Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC), its patients and staff, and related military medical facilities in the National Capital Region through patient assistance, equipment and services, staff morale and welfare activities, and support for educational, treatment, and research activities.
Walter Reed Society Inc at a glance
In short: Walter Reed Society Inc gave $273K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $273,484
- +149.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- +10.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $24,862
- +126.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,084
- Total assets
- $2,924,677
- -9.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Walter Reed Society Inc
- How to Apply
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Individuals may use the Society’s assistance request process; organizational requests may be submitted through its organization assistance request form. The Society’s website says individual applications are considered case by case, and its 2024 filing says the board reviews and approves individual reimbursement requests.
- Contact
Mailing address: 8901 Rockville Pike Box 303, Bethesda, MD 20889
Phone: (301) 571-1580
Website: https://walterreedsociety.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Walter Reed Society Inc
Who Walter Reed Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Leashes of Valor ($100K). Together the top 10 received $268K.
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 30 (97%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The Society states that it supports WRNMMC and other military medical facilities in the National Capital Region. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in Virginia (37%), Maryland (35%), California (12%), Pennsylvania (9%), and Massachusetts (8%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
How Walter Reed Society Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $22K (2021) to $273K (2024). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $273K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Leashes of Valor Fredericksburg, VA | Sponsor 4 Dogs for Vets | $100,000 |
| Numotion Windsor Mill, MD | Grant- Mobility Solutions, Wheelchairs for MSG SF/JC | $46,007 |
| Roll up N Dye Columbia, MD | Art Program at Walter Reed | $25,000 |
| Operation Key West Wallingford, PA | Donation | $24,000 |
| Blue Star Families Encinitas, CA | Donation | $20,000 |
| Institute of Heartmath Boulder Creek, CA | Inner Balance Devices | $12,084 |
| The Predictive Index Westwood, MA | Access to Software for Leadership Development | $11,729 |
| Community Building Art Works Rockville, MD | Donation for Art Works | $10,000 |
| Silver Spring Town Center Inc Silver Spring, MD | Donation for Events | $10,000 |
| American Legion Auxiliary Unit 41 North Brookfield, MA | Multiple Wounded Warrior Dinners | $9,346 |
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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 | $2,924,677 | $212,345 | $484,203 | $273,484 | 11 | $101,195 |
| 2023 | $3,225,065 | $1,218,686 | $334,511 | $109,769 | 10 | $99,032 |
| 2022 | $2,309,360 | $313,291 | $253,561 | $40,390 | 5 | $46,011 |
| 2021 | $2,467,765 | $1,186,791 | $200,222 | $22,116 | 1 | $51,151 |
| 2020 | $1,499,698 | $222,076 | $217,050 | $85,851 | 3 | $96,011 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The Society states that its mission is to support wounded soldiers and their families and military health facilities in the National Capital Region. Its Warrior/Family Support Fund helps service members treated at WRNMMC and other military facilities in the region with unexpected financial needs and specially identified equipment or services related to their care when other resources are unavailable.
The Society also supports education, treatment, and research activities; staff morale and welfare; and projects that preserve the legacy of Walter Reed. Its website says it collaborates with other nonprofit organizations serving WRNMMC patients and related populations.
In 2024, the Society’s grants included support for organizations with varied purposes. Leashes of Valor describes its mission as providing physical aid and support to disabled U.S. military veterans. Blue Star Families describes its mission as connecting military families and strengthening them and their communities. The Institute of HeartMath describes its mission as helping people connect with their hearts, including through research on stress reduction and resilience.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the Society reported 11 grants totaling $273,484. Grants ranged from $5,318 to $100,000, with a median of $12,084. Among the largest were $100,000 to Leashes of Valor to sponsor four dogs for veterans; $46,007 to NuMotion for mobility solutions and wheelchairs; $25,000 to Roll Up N Dye for an art program at Walter Reed; and $24,000 to Operation Key West. Other notable grants included $20,000 to Blue Star Families and $12,084 to the Institute of HeartMath.
The Society’s website describes individual assistance as case-by-case grant support, including help with needs such as travel, lodging, subsistence, and equipment. It says individual assistance applications are reviewed with a Society representative. The 2024 filing says requests for reimbursement of patient or family expenses are reviewed and approved by the board before payment. The Society’s website provides a separate request process for organizations. A 2025 assistance document says requests for medical equipment or items should be recommended by the patient’s provider.
The Society has also provided funding to the AHIMA Foundation for scholarships for veterans and spouses pursuing health informatics or health information management professions. The scholarships are administered through the AHIMA Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists:
- Col. John Pierce, Ret. — President
- Col. Brian Foley, Ret. — First Vice President
- Lt. Col. John Wetterau, Ret. — Treasurer
- Col. R. Edward Coll — Secretary
- Sgt. Maj. Daniel Bullis, Ret. — Vice President for Patient Services
- Col. R. S. Avery Davis — Vice President for Projects
- Command Sgt. Maj. Ricardo Alcantara, Ret. — Vice President for Communications
Walter Reed Society Inc is led by Col Brian Foley Ret, President & 1st Vice President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Col Brian Foley Ret
President & 1st Vice President
President, 1st Vice President, Vice President for Membership & Member → President, 1st Vice President & Vice President for Membership, 2022
President, 1st Vice President & Vice President for Membership → President & 1st Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ltc John Wetterau Ret
Treasurer
Treasurer & Vice President for Projects → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sgm Daniel Bullis Ret
Vice President for Patient Services
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Col R. Edward Coll
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Col R. S. Avery Davis
Vice President for Projects
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Csm Ricardo Alcantara Ret
Vice President Communications
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Col Vandy Miller Ret Vp For (2020–2021) — Programs
- Former: McPo John Frankenburg Ret (2020–2021) — Vice President Finance
- Former: Savery Davis Col Mc Ret (2020–2021) — Member & Then Vice President for Projects
- Former: Capt John Gallicchio Ret Vp (2021) — For Communications
- Former: Csm Ricardo Alcantara Ret Vp Of (2021) — Communications
- Former: Ltc Linda Anderson Ret Vp (2021) — For Projects
- Former: Capt John Gallicchio Ret (2020) — Vice President for Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Walter Reed Society Inc
How much does Walter Reed Society Inc give each year?
Walter Reed Society Inc gave $273K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $110K across 10 grants.
What is Walter Reed Society Inc's typical grant size?
Walter Reed Society Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,084, and its average grant was $24,862, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Walter Reed Society Inc give grants?
Walter Reed Society Inc's top state is Virginia, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (35%) and California (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Rockville, MD (2 grants).
Does Walter Reed Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 11 grants with a stated purpose on Walter Reed Society Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Walter Reed Society Inc's largest grantees?
Walter Reed Society Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Leashes of Valor ($100,000), Numotion ($46,007) and Roll up N Dye ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Walter Reed Society Inc?
Walter Reed Society Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $212K.
What does Walter Reed Society Inc fund?
The Society states that its mission is to support wounded soldiers and their families and military health facilities in the National Capital Region. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Walter Reed Society Inc?
Individuals may use the Society’s assistance request process; organizational requests may be submitted through its organization assistance request form. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Walter Reed Society Inc's EIN?
Walter Reed Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1961196. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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