NonprofitsWe The Veterans Foundation

Human Services

We The Veterans Foundation

ALEXANDRIA, VA

Total revenue

$3.8M

Total expenses

$2.7M

Net assets

$1.7M

Grants received

$3.1M

19 grants

EIN

871144807

Tax year

2024

Mission

The mission of We the Veterans and Military Families is to empower the veteran and military family community to strengthen America.

Programs

4 programs

The Homefront Sentinel - A research and awareness initiative countering online threats to the veteran and military family community. Our programs identify and expose cyber and information operations, such as scams and nefarious influence campaigns, aimed at undermining trust and resilience from foreign adversaries and other bad online actors. Through education and community-building, The Homefront Sentinel strengthens defenses against malign influence and foreign interference.

Expenses: $335K

Vetted Conversations - A platform that provides the opening for veterans and military family members to discuss American civics, patriotism, and citizen responsibilities in a non-partisan and accessible way. This initiative offers both in-person and remote discussions through community gatherings and a podcast series featuring prominent veteran leaders and national experts. Vetted Conversations equips the veteran and military family community with knowledge to become informed and engaged citizens actively participating in safeguarding American liberties and strengthening the fabric of America.

Expenses: $89K

Vet the News - An apolitical program designed to increase confidence in American media and journalism by elevating veterans and military family members within the field, and helping place more military-connected individuals into newsrooms across the country. By curating and distributing their reporting and increasing access to related career pipelines for members of the veteran community, Vet the News offers the American public a first-of-its-kind credible, values-driven journalism hub from trusted voices who have served our nation.

Expenses: $85K

Vet Public Service - By helping veterans and military family members find their calling beyond the military through fulfilling careers in public service, Vet Public Service creates pathways for veterans and military families to transition their service mindset and experience into civilian public service, strengthening both our community and America. Through partnerships with educational programs focused on public service, networking, career services, and mentorship opportunities, the Organization enhances the veteran and military family potentiality in public service.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$3.8M
Program service revenue
Investment income$14K
Other revenue$2K
Total revenue$3.8M

Expenses

Grants paid$982
Salaries & benefits$693K
Fundraising$102K
Other expenses$2.0M
Total expenses$2.7M
Total assets$1.8M
Net assets$1.7M

People

9 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Ellen Gustafson

Executive Director/President

Board

$138K

30 hrs/wk

Ben Keiser

Executive Chairman, Treasurer

Board

$126K

10 hrs/wk

Joe Plenzler

Secretary

Board

$45K

4 hrs/wk

Anil Nathan

Co-Chairman

Board

$10K

8 hrs/wk

Glenn Schatz

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

James Patrick

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Jeremy Butler

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Scott Pioli

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Shawn Turner

Board Member

Board

2 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

Jermaine Alexander Clark LLC dba Govern

Branding, marketing, and social media ma

$464K

Moonshot CVE USA

Project and research work on de-escilati

$200K

AdQuick

Advertising and media coverage.

$145K

Mile22

Video production services.

$124K

Grants received

Showing 19 of 19

FromAmountPurposeYear
$1M
IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$450K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2024
$345K
Program Support to Increase the Number of Veterans and Military Family Members who Serve as Poll Workers in Greater Houston
2024
$175K
General support
2024
$100K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION & ADVOCACY
2024
$75K
FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
$33K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
2024
$250K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2023
$100K
SALUTE TO SERVICE
2023
$100K
General support
2023
$84K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
2023
$36K
SUPPORTING WE THE VETERANS' EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE VETERANS TO BECOME INVOLVED IN AND LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ELECTORAL PROCESS, AND EVALUATING WHAT MESSAGES RESONATE WITH THE VETERAN COMMUNITY.
2023
$100K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2022
$100K
General support
2022
$49K
DIGITAL ADVERTISING VIA PRECISION STRATEGIES
2022
$30K
FOR UNRESTRICTED USE
2022
$85K
ADVISED - $75,000 FOR SUPPORT OF YOUR PROGRAMMATIC WORK AND $10,000 FOR GENERAL SUPPORT.
2021
$15K
PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT
2021

Funded by

$3.1M from 13 funders · 19 grants · 2021–2024

John D And Catherine T Macarthur

$1M · 1 grant · 2024

New Venture Fund

$700K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Democracy Fund Inc

$375K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Houston Endowment Inc

$345K · 1 grant · 2024

Center For Internet Security Inc

$147K · 3 grants · 2022–2024

Nfl Foundation Inc

$100K · 1 grant · 2023

Driscoll Family Foundation

$100K · 1 grant · 2022

Details

EIN871144807
NTEE codeP20
Subsection03
Ruling date2022-03
Formed2021
Employees9
Volunteers30
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