Discover 1,044 grantmaking foundations funding veterans programs, with combined annual giving of $549.7M. The median grant size for veterans is $10K.
Foundations
1,044
Total Annual Giving
$549.7M
Total Assets Under Management
$12.4B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
51
Total Grants on Record
26,529
Live programs funding veterans that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Shiawassee Community Foundation
Who can apply: Varies by fund; many opportunities are for local nonprofits and 501(c)s in Shiawassee County, with some funds limited to Michigan-based or accredited organizations.
From Portage Legacy Inc F/K/A Portage Health
Who can apply: Supports programs and nonprofit organizations that focus on programming at all age levels; distributions are made through the annual grant cycle to Portage County area nonprofits and programs.
From Disabled American Veterans of Minnesota Foundation
Who can apply: Applicant organizations must be recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt and submit a board of directors list, current fiscal year program/project budget, current annual operating budget, IRS Form W-9, and Form 990 for the current fiscal year. Applicants may receive consideration only once every twelve months.
From Community Foundation Boulder County
Who can apply: Open to community partners proposing programs or projects that create, sustain, or expand support for Boulder County veterans and their families.
Who can apply: Must be a charitable organization organized for charitable purposes under 501(c)(3), 509(a)(1), or deductible under 170(b)(1)(A)(v); have at least three years of continuous operation; file IRS Form 990/990EZ or equivalent annually; be registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions; and the project must assist residents in one of SECO's service territories.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) or otherwise eligible charitable organization; at least three years of continuous operation; annual IRS filing; registered with the State of Florida to solicit contributions; project must assist residents in SECO territories.
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| Foundation | Location | Annual Giving | Total Assets | Median Grant | NTEE | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States | Kansas City, MO | $17M | $292.8M | $38K | W30 | National |
| Disabled American Veterans | Erlanger, KY | $7.7M | $654.7M | $60K | W30 | National |
| Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation | Erlanger, KY | $6.1M | $188.9M | $77K | W30 | National |
| COAST GUARD FOUNDATION INC | STONINGTON, CT | $4.4M | $29.7M | $246K | W30I | Regional |
| AMERICAN LEGION DEPARTMENT OF INDIANA | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | $978K | $6.3M | $978K | W30 | Local |
| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DEPT CO | LAKEWOOD, CO | $349K | $1.2M | $7K | W30Z | Local |
| NEVADA MILITARY SUPPORT ALLIANCE | RENO, NV | $250K | $434K | $250K | W30 | Regional |
| ES Veterans Association Inc | East Longmeadow, MA | $250K | $96K | $13K | W30 | Regional |
| HUNT MILITARY COMMUNITIES FOUNDATION | EL PASO, TX | $242K | $163K | $33K | W30 | Regional |
| OPERATION HONOR GUARD NFP | DANVILLE, IL | $109K | $146K | $9K | W30 | Regional |
Kansas City, MO
$17M
$292.8M
$38K
Erlanger, KY
$7.7M
$654.7M
$60K
Erlanger, KY
$6.1M
$188.9M
$77K
STONINGTON, CT
$4.4M
$29.7M
$246K
INDIANAPOLIS, IN
$978K
$6.3M
$978K
LAKEWOOD, CO
$349K
$1.2M
$7K
RENO, NV
$250K
$434K
$250K
East Longmeadow, MA
$250K
$96K
$13K
EL PASO, TX
$242K
$163K
$33K
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Top 15 states by foundation count
| State | Foundations | Total Annual Giving | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California | 93 | $75.7M | View all in California | |
| Texas | 89 | $7.7M | View all in Texas | |
| Florida | 89 | $73.4M | View all in Florida | |
| New York | 55 | $38.6M | View all in New York | |
| Pennsylvania | 55 | $17.5M | View all in Pennsylvania | |
| Minnesota | 43 | $6.9M | View all in Minnesota | |
| New Jersey | 42 | $10.4M | View all in New Jersey | |
| Virginia | 36 | $34.1M | View all in Virginia | |
| Ohio | 33 | $17.9M | View all in Ohio | |
| Illinois | 31 | $8.4M | View all in Illinois | |
| Wisconsin | 29 | $7.8M | View all in Wisconsin | |
| Missouri | 28 | $56.3M | View all in Missouri | |
| North Carolina | 27 | $2.4M | View all in North Carolina | |
| Maryland | 25 | $49.6M | View all in Maryland | |
| Arizona | 22 | $2.6M | View all in Arizona |
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Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
43%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
71%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Veterans foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 43% of Veterans foundations actively fund new organizations, and 71% accept unsolicited proposals.
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