named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Combat Tested Gaming
Esports league for service members and veterans, fostering camaraderie through competitive gaming, currently focused on Rocket League
Troop Support
Provides support to active-duty troops and military families during all phases of deployment
VA Claims Assistance
Free support provided by VFW Accredited Service Officers to help veterans file and appeal VA disability claims
Youth and Education
Offers college scholarships, classroom resources for teachers, and youth programs to support the next generation of leaders
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 4 activities
- Advocacy for veterans' legislative and policy needsAdvocates on behalf of veterans, service members, and military families by lobbying Congress and federal agencies, testifying before Congress, mobilizing members, and leading campaigns that contributed to the passage of major legislation including the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Blue Water Navy Veterans Act, and Honoring Our PACT Act.
- Financial hardship grants for service members and veteransOffers financial grants to service members and veterans experiencing economic hardship, funded through public donations.
- Funding construction of veterans memorialsFunds the construction of national veterans memorials, including being the first veterans organization to contribute to the Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial and the Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.
- Support for VFW Posts and Legacy Life endowmentsMakes annual endowments to VFW Posts, Departments, and the national organization in the name of Legacy Life members, funded in part through membership dues.
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Military and Veteran Educational Support 1 activity
- College scholarships and educational supportProvides college scholarships of up to $5,000 for student veterans and offers classroom resources for educators through youth and education programs.
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Veteran Benefits and Reintegration Support 1 activity
- Free VA claims assistance for veteransProvides free, professional assistance to veterans filing or appealing VA benefits claims through a nationwide network of trained VFW Accredited Service Officers, including via an online tool designed to simplify and accelerate the process.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Combat Tested Gaming esports league for veteransOperates Combat Tested Gaming, a structured esports league for veterans focused on "Rocket League," now in its fifth season, to support veteran engagement and community building.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$127K
Contributions & grants$11K9%
Program service revenue——
Investment income——
Other revenue$70K
expenses
Total expenses$123K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$28K
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$0
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$0
4 years on record · 2021–2024 · YoY revenue -4.1%
relationships · 30
Who they work with
- America250 Partner — National commemoration effort supported by the VFW
- Burger King Partner — Corporate supporter of the VFW and its programs for military families
- Department of Veterans Affairs Government — Works with the VA to assist veterans in filing and appealing claims for benefits.
- Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial Partner — First supporter of the memorial in 2015
- Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial Partner — First veterans organization to contribute to the memorial's construction
- Gratitude Initiative Partner — Organization supporting the VFW’s efforts to assist military families
- Grunt Style Foundation Partner — Partner organization providing additional resources to support veterans alongside the VFW
- Humana Partner — Corporate supporter providing benefits-related services to veterans in partnership with the VFW
- KC Crew Partner — Collaborates with veteran-owned KC Crew to operate Combat Tested Gaming esports league.
- Military Order of the Cootie Partner — Affiliate organization collaborating with the VFW to advance its mission
- MyVet Benefits Partner — Resource partner helping connect veterans to benefits
- National Desert Storm War Memorial Partner — Commemorative partner organization supported by the VFW
- Sport Clips Partner — Corporate supporter offering services to military members and veterans
- Student Veterans of America Partner — Organization offering services that complement VFW programs for student veterans
- Team Red, White and Blue Partner — Organization collaborating with the VFW to support veteran wellness and community engagement
- Twisted X Partner — Corporate supporter contributing to the VFW’s mission through partnership
- U.S. Congress Government — Lobbies Congress on issues important to veterans and service members.
- USAA Partner — Organization supporting the VFW and its services for military families
- USAA Partner — Partner organization featured in a joint promotional initiative.
- VFW 125th Anniversary Partner — Commemorative initiative supported by the VFW to honor military service
- VFW Auxiliary Network — Collaborates with the VFW to support veterans and expand membership reach.
- VFW Auxiliary Partner — Affiliate organization working with the VFW to fulfill its mission
- VFW Foundation Partner — Affiliate organization supporting the VFW’s programs and services
- VFW Foundation Partner — Collaborates with the VFW to accept vehicle donations that fund programs and services for service members, veterans, and their families.
- VFW National Home Partner — Affiliate organization partnering with the VFW to support veterans
- VFW Store Partner — Affiliate providing merchandise in support of the VFW
- Vet Tix Partner — Organization partnering with the VFW to provide tickets and events for veterans
- Vietnam 50th Anniversary Partner — Commemorative program honoring Vietnam War veterans, supported by the VFW
- World War I Centennial Commission Partner — Commission commemorating World War I, supported by the VFW
- Wounded Warrior Project Partner — Organization supporting the VFW’s efforts to serve wounded warriors
strategies · 3
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.
- Accredited Service Officer Modelmethodology: accredited_service_officer_modelBy deploying trained, accredited service officers to navigate the VA claims process on behalf of veterans, the organization increases access to earned benefits because expert guidance improves claim accuracy, reduces delays, and overcomes bureaucratic barriers.
- Camaraderie-Based Community Buildingmethodology: camaraderie-based community buildingBy fostering camaraderie among veterans of overseas conflicts, the organization strengthens community cohesion and collective advocacy because shared combat experience creates trust, mutual support, and a unified voice for systemic change.
- Member-Driven Advocacymethodology: member-driven advocacyBy using a national convention of member delegates to set organizational priorities, the organization ensures that advocacy efforts reflect the lived experiences and collective will of veterans, because democratic input increases legitimacy, engagement, and policy relevance.