named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Outreach
Organizes food drives, memorial services, and community events to support veterans and strengthen local communities
Preserving History
Honors and remembers veterans' sacrifices through memorial events, flag placements, and historical commemorations
VA Benefits Assistance
Accredited VA Service Officers help veterans prepare claims and obtain earned benefits regardless of faith or service status
Veteran Welfare Program
Provides companionship, transportation, donations, and spiritual support to veterans at VA facilities; includes grave decorations and honor guard services at funerals
Youth Programs
Engages young people through essay contests, scholarships, leadership conferences, and patriotic education to foster civic responsibility
activities · 11 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Conduct youth programs and scholarship initiativesSponsors youth-focused activities including essay contests, scholarship programs, and youth leadership conferences to promote patriotism, civic responsibility, and leadership development. Collaborates with schools, scouting organizations, and community groups on flag etiquette workshops, community service projects, and patriotic events.
- Honor veterans through memorial and funeral servicesServes as honor guards at military funerals, decorates graves with flags and wreaths, and organizes Veterans Day commemorations and Military Funeral Honors planning. Offers masses and prayers for ill and deceased veterans.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Administer membership in the Auxiliary for family members of veteransOffers membership in the Auxiliary to family members related within two degrees to a living or deceased veteran or currently serving member of the US Armed Forces.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Conduct fundraising for veteran welfare programsRaises funds through the sale of the CWV Cross of Peace pin to support Veteran Welfare Programs.
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Regional Chapter Network Support 1 activity
- Establish and support local chaptersEstablishes or recognizes new local chapters in cities such as Little Rock, Atlanta, and Albuquerque, including renaming existing posts (e.g., Fred J. Hudson Post 1941) to strengthen local presence and engagement.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Facilitate community engagement through events and communicationsOrganizes community events such as joint Christmas parties and family outings, and maintains a news and events section to share updates, stories, spiritual reflections, and announcements. Distributes a quarterly magazine to all active members in good standing.
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Volunteer Mobilization for Community Improvement 1 activity
- Organize food drives and shelter volunteeringOrganizes food drives and volunteers at local shelters to support community needs.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organize national conventions and leadership meetingsHosts an annual national convention featuring five days of structured programming including religious services, memorial events, leadership meetings, social activities, and complimentary meals and hospitality for attendees. Also organizes national board meetings with accommodations and travel support.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Provide direct support to veterans in needOffers comprehensive assistance to veterans, including free help from accredited VA Service Officers to prepare claims and obtain earned VA benefits, regardless of faith affiliation or service status. Also provides support with VA eligibility questions and claims navigation.
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Deployed Troop and Veteran Care Packages 1 activity
- Support deployed military troops with care packagesPrepares and sends holiday care packages to deployed military troops as a form of ongoing support.
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Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
- Support hospitalized and domiciliary veterans through outreachProvides volunteer support at VA facilities, including companionship, transportation, donations, and organized events. Delivers goody bags and holiday care packages to veterans at the VA Domiciliary and supports hospitalized veterans at facilities such as the Kansas City VA Medical Center.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocate for veterans' issues and national valuesPromotes the national interest in veterans' issues and their families while supporting the country, Constitution, and flag through advocacy efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$177K
Contributions & grants$73K41%
Program service revenue$52K29%
Investment income$36K20%
Other revenue$16K
expenses
Total expenses$224K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead34%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$30K
Grants paid out$4K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.12M
Cash$94K
Investments$934K
Liabilities$32K
Net assets$1.08M
Liquid reserves55.1 mo
7 years on record · 2018–2024 · YoY revenue +4.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 22
- ANDRES VEIGA — Treasurer
- ANNE PUCK — SW Regional Commander
- CARLA GONZALES-SCHWARZ — Director
- CHARLTON J MEGINLEY — Legislative Officer
- DANIEL MARTINEZ — Director
- DAVID CRUM — Executive Director
- DENISE DEBLOIS — Historian
- FR TONY MENSAH — Chaplain
- JAMES KIERNAN — Judge Advocate
- JOHN J MUELLER — Director
- JOHN PETERSON — NW Regional Commander
- JOSE GARCIA — Natl Service Officer
- LARRY WULF — Commander
- MARVIN JEFFCOAT — 3rd Vice Commander
- MARY ANN JANNING — Adjutant Director
- MICHAEL RANNO — 1st Vice Commander
- MICHAEL STRAINIC SR — 2nd Vice Commander
- MOST REV JOSEPH COFFEY — Bishop Protector
- RICHARD G GALES JR — Welfare VAVS Officer
- ROBERTO GARZA — Officer of the Day
- TIMOTHY KENNEDY — Director
- WILLIAM BOULAY — SE Regional Commander
relationships · 9
Who they work with
- Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary Partner — Auxiliary organization supporting veterans and their families, open to baptized Catholics related to veterans or active-duty service members.
- Community groups Partner — Collaborates with community group leaders to support youth-oriented activities such as flag etiquette workshops and patriotic events.
- DAV Chapter 2 Partner — Collaborates with DAV Chapter 2 to promote Military Ministry programs and support veterans.
- Immaculate Conception Church Partner — Partnered to support the 100th Anniversary Banquet at Russo’s on the Bay.
- KSKJ Lodge #25 Partner — Co-hosted the annual Christmas party with St. Vitus Post 1655.
- Schools Partner — Collaborates with school leaders to support youth-oriented activities such as flag etiquette workshops and community service projects.
- Scouting organizations Partner — Collaborates with scouting organization leaders to support youth-oriented activities including patriotic events and community service projects.
- St. Michael Post 1562 Partner — Hosted National Commander and other national officers for an annual family outing and facilitated veteran services.
- VA facilities Partner — Members volunteer at VA facilities, providing companionship, transportation, and donations.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Experiential Patriotism for Civic Engagementmethodology: experiential-patriotismBy engaging youth and veterans in active participation in patriotic rituals and service programs, the organization fosters long-term civic responsibility and volunteerism, because lived experiences in honoring military service and national values create deeper emotional and behavioral commitment than passive education.
- Faith-Based Integrated Service Modelmethodology: catholic_action_and_americanismBy combining Catholic faith observance with social services and civic engagement, the organization strengthens community bonds and member commitment, because shared religious and patriotic values create a trusted, cohesive environment that enhances participation and mission alignment.
- Intermediary Service Model in the Veterans' Ecosystemmethodology: intermediary_service_modelBy positioning itself between secular veterans’ organizations and general religious charities, the organization serves veterans and families who fall through service gaps, because this unique niche allows it to deliver culturally and spiritually aligned support that neither purely secular nor general faith-based groups can fully provide.
- Patriotic Advocacy through National Valuesmethodology: patriotic advocacyBy promoting patriotism and constitutional values, the organization elevates public and political awareness of veterans’ issues, because framing veteran support as a national and moral imperative increases legitimacy, visibility, and public buy-in for advocacy efforts.