Veterans Grants

1,044 foundations$552.7M total annual giving$10K median grant51 states with funders

Discover 1,044 grantmaking foundations funding veterans programs, with combined annual giving of $552.7M. The median grant size for veterans is $10K.

Veterans Grantmaking at a Glance

Foundations

1,044

Total Annual Giving

$552.7M

Total Assets Under Management

$12B

Median Grant Size

$10K

States with Funders

51

Total Grants on Record

18,616

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Open nowCloses in 4 days (Jul 1, 2026)Award: Up to $200K

Paralyzed Veterans of America — Research Foundation: Annual Research Grants & Fellowships

From Paralyzed Veterans of America Spinal Cord Research Foundation

basic scienceclinical researchdesign and development+6 more

Who can apply: Eligible grantee institutions must be located in the United States or Canada. Investigators and fellows do not need to be U.S. or Canadian citizens. Applicants must have a professional degree; Ph.D. or M.D. preferred. Post-doctoral scientists are eligible for fellowship support within four years of receiving a Ph.D. or completing M.D. residency, with a 2026 fellowship rule requiring PhD or residency completion within the past eight years.

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Open nowCloses Aug 2, 2026

Veterans Honor Charity Golf Event (Annual)

From Hall Family Foundation

VeteransActive service membersFirst responders+2 more

Who can apply: Nonprofit organizations serving veterans, active service members, or first responders. Beneficiaries are selected by the Hall Family Foundation/Veterans Honor organizers (annual beneficiary announced on the site). Priority historically given to organizations providing veteran mental health, reintegration, and therapeutic services.

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Open nowCloses Sep 1, 2026

Next Generation Fund

From Hope Foundation

network infrastructureworkforce developmenteducation programs+2 more

Who can apply: Open to SWOG members and their collaborators; SWOG and Hope Foundation staff are welcome to apply. Intended for proposals with broader scope than a single trial or committee, and for renewals of previously funded projects through this mechanism.

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Open nowCloses Oct 9, 2026Award: $5K – $25K

Wounded Veterans Rehabilitation Grants

From Wrobel Family Foundation

Veterans rehabilitationVeteran services

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) organizations providing rehabilitation or services to wounded veterans. Active tax-exempt status required and demonstrable program results.

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Open nowCloses Oct 31, 2026

Military Veterans (Grants)

From Von Voigtlander Family Foundation

Military veteransVeteran services

Who can apply: Applicants must be IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. The foundation prioritizes Michigan-based charities but will consider national requests when no local organization provides the same service.

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Largest Veterans Foundations

Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States

Kansas City, MO

Annual Giving

$8.5M

Total Assets

$268.5M

Median Grant

$38K

W30National
COAST GUARD FOUNDATION INC

STONINGTON, CT

Annual Giving

$8.3M

Total Assets

$25.6M

Median Grant

$246K

W30IRegional
USVETS HOUSING CORPORATION

LOS ANGELES, CA

Annual Giving

$8.3M

Total Assets

$88.4M

Median Grant

$3M

W30Local
Disabled American Veterans

Erlanger, KY

Annual Giving

$7.7M

Total Assets

$654.7M

Median Grant

$60K

W30National
Disabled American Veterans National Service Foundation

Erlanger, KY

Annual Giving

$6.1M

Total Assets

$188.9M

Median Grant

$77K

W30National
LEGIONNAIRE INSURANCE TRUST

CARPINTERIA, CA

Annual Giving

$3.6M

Total Assets

$5.1M

Median Grant

$2.6M

W30unknown
UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC

ARLINGTON, VA

Annual Giving

$2.8M

Total Assets

$114.4M

Median Grant

$100K

W30ZRegional
Veterans Education Project

Washington, DC

Annual Giving

$2.1M

Total Assets

$102K

Median Grant

$2.1M

W30Local
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US VFW-SD

SIOUX FALLS, SD

Annual Giving

$1.5M

Total Assets

$1.2M

Median Grant

$1.5M

W30Local
VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA INC

SILVER SPRING, MD

Annual Giving

$1.3M

Total Assets

$19.2M

Median Grant

$22K

W30ZNational
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Where Veterans Funders Are Located

Top 15 states by foundation count

CaliforniaView all
Foundations

93

Total Giving

$80.1M

TexasView all
Foundations

89

Total Giving

$8.9M

FloridaView all
Foundations

89

Total Giving

$72M

New YorkView all
Foundations

55

Total Giving

$33.9M

PennsylvaniaView all
Foundations

55

Total Giving

$16.9M

MinnesotaView all
Foundations

43

Total Giving

$6.6M

New JerseyView all
Foundations

42

Total Giving

$12.8M

VirginiaView all
Foundations

36

Total Giving

$35.7M

OhioView all
Foundations

33

Total Giving

$24M

IllinoisView all
Foundations

31

Total Giving

$8.7M

WisconsinView all
Foundations

29

Total Giving

$2.4M

MissouriView all
Foundations

28

Total Giving

$47.7M

North CarolinaView all
Foundations

27

Total Giving

$2.1M

MarylandView all
Foundations

25

Total Giving

$49.8M

ArizonaView all
Foundations

22

Total Giving

$2.6M

Types of Foundations in Veterans

Family Foundation324 (31.0%)

$117.6M in annual giving

Independent Foundation224 (21.5%)

$90M in annual giving

Service Club / Fraternal178 (17.0%)

$83.3M in annual giving

Operating Nonprofit104 (10.0%)

$73.1M in annual giving

Private Operating Foundation74 (7.1%)

$26.2M in annual giving

Issue Fund24 (2.3%)

$10M in annual giving

Corporate Foundation22 (2.1%)

$17M in annual giving

Other94 (9.0%)

$135.4M in annual giving

Typical Grant Profile in Veterans

Median Grant Size

$10K

New Grantee Rate

67%

Accept Unsolicited Proposals

92%

Most Recent Filing Year

2026

The typical Veterans foundation awards grants of $10K. Approximately 67% of Veterans foundations actively fund new organizations, and 92% accept unsolicited proposals.

Frequently Asked Questions About Veterans Grants

How many foundations fund veterans?
There are 1,044 grantmaking foundations that fund veterans programs across 51 states.
What is the median grant size for veterans?
The median grant from foundations funding veterans is $10K. Actual grant sizes vary widely depending on the foundation's size and giving strategy.
What are the largest veterans foundations?
The largest foundations funding veterans by annual giving include Veterans of Foreign Wars of The United States, COAST GUARD FOUNDATION INC, USVETS HOUSING CORPORATION, with combined giving of $25.1M.
Which states have the most veterans funders?
The states with the most veterans foundations are California (93), Texas (89), Florida (89). Use the geographic breakdown above to see the full distribution.
How do I find veterans grants for my nonprofit?
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