Discover 1,044 grantmaking foundations funding veterans programs, with combined annual giving of $548.5M. The median grant size for veterans is $10K.
Foundations
1,044
Total Annual Giving
$548.5M
Total Assets Under Management
$12.4B
Median Grant Size
$10K
States with Funders
51
Total Grants on Record
5,247
Live programs funding veterans that your nonprofit can apply to now.
From Hampton Roads Community Foundation
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations serving residents of South Hampton Roads; preference may be given to programs assisting veterans with disabilities.
Who can apply: Charities and nonprofit organizations aligned with Amicus Foundation's mission and focus areas; the foundation emphasizes well-managed and effective organizations that produce results for their constituents.
From York County Veterans Outreach
Who can apply: Non-profit organizations who serve York County veterans and/or their families. Grant funds must be utilized for York County veterans and/or their families. The organization should provide programming, services, or initiatives that generate broad and substantial benefit to York County veterans and their families.
From Essex County Community Foundation
Who can apply: Eligible nonprofits providing veterans support in Essex County; detailed requirements are provided on the program page.
Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations providing rehabilitation or services to wounded veterans. Active tax-exempt status required and demonstrable program results.
From Disabled American Veterans Department of Minnesota
Who can apply: Applicants must be recognized by the IRS as tax-exempt organizations and provide a current board list, program/project budget, annual operating budget, IRS Form W-9, and current-year IRS Form 990. Applicants may be considered only once every 12 months and must satisfy grant-accountability requirements if previously funded. Grants do not support general operating expenses, fiscal-agent services, endowments, religious purposes, fundraising, animal-based therapy, umbrella funding organizations, political lobbying, individuals, capital expenditures, or animal welfare.
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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 |
| VICTOR B WALLIN POST 12 | WASHBURN, ND | $397K | $1M | $11K | W30 | Local |
| DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS DEPT CO | LAKEWOOD, CO | $349K | $1.2M | $7K | W30Z | Local |
| BLUE STAR FAMILIES INC | ENCINITAS, CA | $250K | $51.4M | — | W30 | National |
| NEVADA MILITARY SUPPORT ALLIANCE | RENO, NV | $250K | $434K | $250K | W30 | Regional |
| ES Veterans Association Inc | East Longmeadow, MA | $250K | $96K | $13K | 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
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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 | $16.3M | 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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$120.2M in annual giving
Median Grant Size
$10K
New Grantee Rate
43%
Accept Unsolicited Proposals
72%
Most Recent Filing Year
2026
The typical Veterans foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 43% of Veterans foundations actively fund new organizations, and 72% accept unsolicited proposals.
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