named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Combat Tested Gaming
An esports league that brings service members and veterans together through gaming to build camaraderie.
Community Service
Engages members in spreading patriotism and honoring nation's heroes through various community initiatives.
Legislative Advocacy
Advocates for the rights and needs of service members, veterans, and military families.
Scholarship
Provides college scholarships to youth.
Troop Support Programs
Provides support to troops and their families during all phases of deployment.
VA Claims Assistance
Provides trained VFW Accredited Service Officers to help veterans navigate the VA claims process and recover benefits and compensation.
VFW #StillServing
A campaign to showcase and honor the ongoing commitment and service of veterans in their communities.
Youth Activities
Offers programs designed for young people, including college scholarships and classroom resources for teachers.
activities · 8 groups
what they do
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Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 11 activities
- Advocacy for Veterans' Benefits and PoliciesThe VFW actively lobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifying before Congress and meeting with elected officials. They prioritize ensuring women veterans receive benefits and services and have access to adequate VA care, and operate a grassroots lobbying effort called the Action Corps to inform and educate veterans and service members on policies.
- Advocating for historical veteran legislationWas instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, and was a driving force behind key legislation such as the GI Bill for the 21st Century, the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, the Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the Honoring Our PACT Act.
- Advocating for historical veteran legislationWas instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, fought for compensation for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange and veterans with Gulf War Syndrome, and was a driving force behind the GI Bill for the 21st Century, the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, the 2019 Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the 2022 Honoring Our PACT Act.
- Advocating for specific veteran legislationWas instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, and was a driving force behind the GI Bill for the 21st Century (2008), Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, Blue Water Navy Veteran Act (2019), and Honoring Our PACT Act (2022).
- Advocating for veterans' policies and legislationLobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifies before Congress, meets with elected officials, and operates a grassroots lobbying effort (Action Corps) to inform and educate on policies and advocate for veterans and service members to lawmakers. This includes prioritizing women veterans' access to benefits and care.
- Advocating for veterans' policies and legislationLobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifies before Congress, meets with elected officials, and operates a grassroots lobbying effort (Action Corps) to inform and educate on policies and advocate for veterans and service members.
- Advocating for veterans' policies and legislationLobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifies before Congress, meets with elected officials, and operates a grassroots lobbying effort (Action Corps) to inform and educate on policies and advocate for veterans to lawmakers. This includes prioritizing women veterans' access to benefits and care, and monitoring VA healthcare experiences.
- Advocating for veterans' policies and legislationActively lobbies Congress and the administration on veterans' issues, regularly testifies before Congress, meets with elected officials, and operates a grassroots lobbying effort (Action Corps) to advocate for policies that improve veterans' lives and care.
- Historical Advocacy for Veterans' Rights and BenefitsThe VFW has been instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, fought for compensation for Vietnam veterans exposed to Agent Orange and those with Gulf War Syndrome, and was a driving force behind the GI Bill for the 21st Century (2008), the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, the 2019 Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the 2022 Honoring Our PACT Act.
- Influencing historical veteran legislationWas instrumental in establishing the Veterans Administration and the national cemetery system, fought for compensation for veterans exposed to Agent Orange and Gulf War Syndrome, and was a driving force behind the GI Bill for the 21st Century, the Veterans Access and Accountability Act of 2014, the 2019 Blue Water Navy Veteran Act, and the 2022 Honoring Our PACT Act.
- Support for National Security and Foreign AffairsThe VFW operates a National Security and Foreign Affairs (NS&FA) program aimed at maintaining national integrity.
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Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 5 activities
- Community Service and VolunteerismThe VFW engages in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, and operates the #StillServing campaign to showcase and honor the ongoing commitment and service of veterans, including an annual VFW Day of Service.
- Engaging in community serviceEngages in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, and operates the #StillServing campaign to honor veterans' ongoing commitment.
- Engaging in community service and volunteerismEngages in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, and operates the #StillServing campaign to honor veterans' ongoing commitment, including an annual VFW Day of Service.
- Engaging in community service and volunteerismEngages in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, and operates the #StillServing campaign to honor veterans' ongoing commitment.
- Engaging veterans in community serviceEngages veterans in community service through volunteerism benefiting education, the environment, health sciences, and civic projects, including an annual VFW Day of Service as part of the #StillServing campaign.
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Youth Online Gaming & Virtual Social Programs 4 activities
- Esports League for Service Members and VeteransThe VFW operates Combat Tested Gaming, an esports league for service members and veterans, currently in its fifth season of official league play, focusing on the game "Rocket League."
- Operating an esports league for service members and veteransOperates Combat Tested Gaming, an esports league for service members and veterans, currently in its fifth season of official league play, focusing on the game "Rocket League."
- Operating an esports league for veteransOperates Combat Tested Gaming, an esports league for service members and veterans, currently in its fifth season of official league play, focusing on the game "Rocket League."
- Operating an esports league for veteransOperates Combat Tested Gaming, an esports league for service members and veterans, currently in its fifth season focusing on "Rocket League."
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Veteran Emergency and Financial Relief 4 activities
- Financial and Troop Support for Service Members and FamiliesThe VFW provides financial relief to veterans through a Financial Assistance for Service Members program and offers troop support programs to assist service members and their families during all phases of deployment.
- Supporting service members and their familiesProvides troop support programs to assist service members and their families during all phases of deployment, and offers financial relief through a Financial Assistance for Service Members program.
- Supporting service members and their familiesProvides troop support programs to assist service members and their families during all phases of deployment, including financial assistance.
- Supporting service members and their familiesProvides troop support programs to assist service members and their families during all phases of deployment, including financial assistance.
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Targeted Scholarships for Specific Populations 4 activities
- Providing scholarships for veteran educationOffers scholarships of up to $5,000 for post-secondary education to student veterans.
- Providing scholarships for veteran educationOffers scholarships of up to $5,000 for post-secondary education to student veterans.
- Providing scholarships for veteran educationOffers scholarships of up to $5,000 for post-secondary education to student veterans, including a Legislative Fellowship program for student veterans.
- Scholarship Programs for VeteransThe organization offers scholarships for post-secondary education to veterans, with awards of up to $5,000 to student veterans.
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Member-Focused Newsletter Publishing 3 activities
- Publication of VFW MagazineThe VFW publishes its official magazine, which has a circulation of over 1 million and has been in publication for more than a century, providing information and updates to its members.
- Publishing a magazine for veteransPublishes the official VFW magazine, which has a circulation of over 1 million and has been in publication for more than a century.
- Publishing the VFW magazinePublishes the official VFW magazine, which has a circulation of over 1 million and has been in publication for more than a century.
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VA Claims Filing & Appeals Assistance 2 activities
- Assistance with VA Claims and BenefitsThe VFW provides free, professional help to veterans in filing or appealing VA claims and obtaining benefits through a nationwide network of VFW Accredited Service Officers, helping them recover billions in VA benefits and compensation annually.
- Assisting veterans with VA claims and benefitsProvides free, professional assistance to veterans in filing or appealing VA claims and obtaining benefits through a nationwide network of VFW Accredited Service Officers, helping them recover billions in VA benefits and compensation annually.
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Uncategorized 11 activities
- Assisting veterans with VA claims and benefitsProvides free, professional assistance to veterans in filing or appealing VA claims and obtaining benefits through a nationwide network of VFW Accredited Service Officers, helping them recover billions in VA benefits and compensation annually.
- Funding and Support for Veterans' MemorialsThe VFW helped fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, and Women in Military Service memorials, contributed to building the Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, and was the first supporter of the Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.
- Funding and supporting veterans' memorialsHelped fund the creation of the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, and Women in Military Service memorials, contributed to building the Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial, and was the first supporter of the Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.
- Legislative Fellowship ProgramThe VFW operates a Legislative Fellowship program for student veterans, providing them with experience and insight into the legislative process.
- Monitoring and improving VA healthcareMonitors veterans' experiences with the VA health care system and provides feedback to VA officials to improve care quality, with a focus on ensuring women veterans receive adequate care.
- Monitoring and improving VA healthcareMonitors veterans' experiences with the VA health care system and provides feedback to VA officials to improve care quality, with a priority on ensuring women veterans receive adequate care.
- Supporting national security and foreign affairsOperates a National Security and Foreign Affairs (NS&FA) program aimed at maintaining national integrity.
- Supporting national security and foreign affairsOperates a National Security and Foreign Affairs (NS&FA) program to maintain national integrity.
- Supporting the creation of veteran memorialsHelped fund and supported the creation of various veteran memorials, including the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, Women in Military Service, Disabled Veterans for Life, and Desert Storm and Desert Shield memorials.
- Supporting veteran memorialsHelped fund and supported the creation of various veteran memorials, including the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, Women in Military Service, Disabled Veterans for Life, and Desert Storm and Desert Shield memorials.
- Supporting veteran memorialsHelped fund and supported the creation of several veteran memorials, including the Vietnam, Korean War, World War II, Women in Military Service, Disabled Veterans for Life, and Desert Storm and Desert Shield memorials.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$35K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$13K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$900
balance sheet
Total assets$70K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$70K
1 years on record · 2022–2022
relationships · 25
who they work with
- America250 Partner — Commemoration partner
- Burger King Partner — Corporate supporter
- Gratitude Initiative Partner — Corporate supporter
- Humana Partner — Corporate supporter
- KC Crew Partner — Works alongside this veteran-owned organization for the Combat Tested Gaming initiative.
- Military Order of the Cootie Partner — Affiliate organization
- MyVet Benefits Partner — Resource partner
- National Desert Storm War Memorial (NDSWM) Partner — Commemoration partner
- Sport Clips Partner — Corporate supporter
- Student Veterans of America (SVA) Partner — Resource partner
- Team Red White and Blue Partner — Resource partner
- The Grunt Style Foundation Partner — Resource partner
- Twisted X Partner — Corporate supporter
- USAA Partner — Corporate supporter
- VFW Auxiliary Partner — Affiliate organization
- VFW Auxiliary Partner — Collaborates with the VFW to support veterans; members are invited to join the Auxiliary.
- VFW Auxiliary Partner — Offers membership to family members of qualifying veterans.
- VFW Foundation Partner — Accepts vehicle donations to provide funds that support VFW programs and services.
- VFW Foundation Partner — Affiliate organization
- VFW National Home Partner — Affiliate organization
- VFW Store Partner — Affiliate organization
- Vet Tix Partner — Corporate supporter
- Vietnam 50th Anniversary Partner — Commemoration partner
- World War I Centennial Commission Partner — Commemoration partner
- Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Corporate supporter