2025-11-13T17:22:57-08:00 2024-12-31 270169459 SR Sower & Associates LLC 1441 W Whippoorwill Way Mustang OK 73064 990 2024-01-01 475518844 DALE K GRAHAM VETERANS FOUNDATION INC DALE 1233 West Lindsey St Norman OK 73069 Taylor Poindexter CEO 4055508806 2025-11-13 true true Shaniee Rena Green P00596304 4054209911 X 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Taylor Poindexter 1233 West Lindsey St Norman OK 73069 1380876 false X www.dkgvf.org X 2016 OK To share our collective knowledge and experience to help military veterans and their families with the VA Claims process, and never charge the veterans for our help accessing the benefits they have earned. 13 13 23 108 0 1059590 1099927 0 16822 -30710 55988 42563 1132400 1111780 110572 31711 0 656580 738000 0 153097 537678 412089 1304830 1181800 -172430 -70020 558980 448589 155024 59651 403956 388938 X DKGVF strengthens veteran families by providing guidance, advocacy, and resources that promote stability, well-being, and access to benefits. false true 839156 The Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation?s Claims Assistance Program guides veterans and their families through every step of the VA disability claims process?from completing required forms to reviewing evidence and submitting claims. During the year, the Foundation assisted more than 7,500 veterans seeking benefits, submitted 4,016 claims to the VA, and supported 103 appeals, including 48 Higher-Level Reviews, 45 Board of Veterans? Appeals hearings, and 12 Pre-Determinations. These efforts ensure veterans receive the benefits they have earned through dedicated, personalized support. 37986 37986 Emergency Aid Program The Dale K. Graham Veterans Foundation's Emergency Aid Program provides veterans and their families with referrals and resources for food, housing, immediate mental health help, employment, and other critical needs. 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This service was designed to reduce barriers to care and support overall well-being. During the fiscal year, the Foundation concluded this program due to increasing operational costs, evolving risk management considerations, and the growth of other community-based transportation resources that now offer comparable services. This transition allows the Foundation to focus resources on its core programs and emerging initiatives that more directly advance its mission to serve veterans and their families. Veterans Medical Exam Support - In prior years, the Foundation invested significant resources in providing medical exams for veterans as part of the claims process. During the current year, the Foundation strategically shifted focus to reduce wait times for claims assistance and expand in-person support services in Lawton, Oklahoma. This transition strengthened program efficiency and improved access to benefits for veterans and their families. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b 990 is emailed out to the board before filing for review Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c annual review Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15a review comparable salaries from surveys, 990s and other sources Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 upon request Form 990, Part I, Line 6 Volunteers are veterans, students, and community members who dedicate their time and expertise to assist veterans and surviving spouses with disability claims through specialized training and accreditation. Many serve 27-40 hours each week, providing vital capacity that supports the Foundation's core mission. During the year, 108 volunteers contributed approximately 14,256 hours of service. Valued at minimum wage, this represents more than $103,000 in contributed labor. To sustain engagement and ensure volunteers remain focused during their service, the Foundation provides light refreshments, training materials, and modest appreciation activities throughout the year. These efforts are essential to maintaining volunteer retention and program continuity. Without this dedicated volunteer workforce, the Foundation would need to replace their service with paid staff-significantly increasing program costs and reducing direct support for veterans and their families.