We the Veterans Foundation
The mission of We the Veterans and Military Families is to empower the veteran and military family community to strengthen America.
We the Veterans Foundation at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,847,189
- +199.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $3,837,303
- +261.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $14,097
- +36046.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $2,661,762
- +260.0% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who We the Veterans Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K 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 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AAE Film LLC New York, NY | The grant was used for the production and distribution of a film exploring veterans' attitudes toward violent extremism in the United States and related impact efforts to increase positive civic engagement of veterans and military families. | $180,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,847,189 | $3,837,303 | $2,661,762 | — | — | $14,097 |
| 2023 | $617,671 | $1,061,694 | $739,420 | — | — | $39 |
| 2022 | $243,521 | $711,867 | $484,163 | $180,000 | 1 | — |
About We the Veterans Foundation
Based on IRS filings
We the Veterans Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
We the Veterans Foundation is led by Ellen Gustafson, Executive Director & President since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Gustafson
Executive Director & President
Co-Executive Director & President → Executive Director & President, 2023
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$36K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Anil Nathan
Co-Chairman
Co-Executive Director → Co-Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
$10K (2024)
Ben Keiser
Executive Chairman & Treasurer
Treasurer → Executive Chairman & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$30K (2023) → $126K (2024)
Joe Plenzler
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
4 hrs/week
$45K (2024)
Glenn Schatz
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Patrick
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Butler
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Pioli
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shawn Turner
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Christa Sperling (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Maggie Delany (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Noah Kantor (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: William Braniff (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ingrid Sundlee (2023) — Chief of Staff
- Former: Mike Smith (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jermaine Clark (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $138K, to Ellen Gustafson (Executive Director/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about We the Veterans Foundation
How large is We the Veterans Foundation?
We the Veterans Foundation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is We the Veterans Foundation?
We the Veterans Foundation is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does We the Veterans Foundation operate?
We the Veterans Foundation has awarded grants in New York.
What is We the Veterans Foundation's EIN?
We the Veterans Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-1144807. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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