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The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Illinois is a 501(c) grantmaking organization that focuses on supporting initiatives within Illinois. With a total of $91.8K in grants paid to 12 grantees in 2025, this funder operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only model and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
FOX RIVER POST 4600, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES IS A NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION.
Cause Areas
2
National security
Community service
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
AMERICAN VETERANS SERVICE DOG ACADEMY
$140K
27%
VFW NATIONAL HOME
$75K
15%
VETERANS NETWORK COMMITTEE OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS
$71K
14%
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$13.5K
Median 2nd year grant
$17.5K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
No. VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS give?
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS primarily gives to organizations located in Illinois, Michigan, and Florida. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS’s grants?
The largest share of grants from VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $14 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS make each year?
In 2025, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $92 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS fund recently?
In 2025, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include AMERICAN VETERANS SERVICE DOG ACADEMY, VFW NATIONAL HOME, and VETERANS NETWORK COMMITTEE OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.