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Nonprofit · EIN 87-1144807

WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22307

Financials

$1.1M$739K2023$3.8M$2.7M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,837,303$2,661,762$1,175,541$1,847,189$123,794$1,723,395
December 31, 2023990$1,061,694$739,420$322,274$617,671$69,817$547,854
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,821,405
of which government grants
$183,815
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$14,097
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,801
Other revenue
$1,801

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$982
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$317,726
Other salaries and wages
$320,791
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$692,686
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$13,803
Accounting fees
$29,025
Travel
$16,976
Program services (functional)
$2,399,038
Management and general (functional)
$160,749
Fundraising (functional)
$101,975

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$617,671
Total assets, end of year
$1,847,189
Total liabilities, end of year
$123,794
Net assets, end of year
$1,723,395
Net assets without donor restrictions
$586,185
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,137,210
Gross receipts
$3,837,303
Employees
9
Volunteers
30
Year formed
2021
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ellen GustafsonExecutive Director/President
Trustee or director, Officer
30$137,715
Ben KeiserExecutive Chairman, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$125,511
Joe PlenzlerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$45,000
Anil NathanCo-Chairman
Trustee or director
8$9,500
Glenn SchatzBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
James PatrickBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Jeremy ButlerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Scott PioliBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Shawn TurnerBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ingrid SundleeChief of Staff
Officer
40$97,396
Ellen GustafsonExecutive Director/President
Trustee or director, Officer
30$36,000
Ben KeiserExecutive Chairman, Treasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
10$30,000
Anil NathanCo-Chairman
Trustee or director
8$0
Christa SperlingSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
8$0
Joe PlenzlerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
William BraniffBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Maggie DelanyBoard Member
Trustee or director
3$0
Noah KantorBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Mike SmithBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0
Glenn SchatzBoard Member
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1520 BELLE VIEW BLVD 5303, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22307-6530
In care of
% MELE BRENGARTH AND ASSOCIATES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ben Keiser, 1520 Belle View Blvd 5303, Alexandria, VA 22307
Signed the 990
Ben Keiser, Treasurer
Phone
(720) 460-1290
990-N for 2021 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Ben Keiser, 3511 SE J St Suite 9 PMB 2062, Bentonville AR 72712. Mailing address: 3511 SE J St Suite 9 PMB 2062, Bentonville AR 72712. Website: wetheveterans.us
Return prepared by
BiggsKofford PC

Mission

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

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Vet the Vote - The flagship initiative and a national movement. In partnership with a broad coalition of Veteran Service Organizations, Military Family Service Organizations, corporations, and national sports leagues. Vet the Vote recruited over 163,000 veterans and military family members to serve as poll workers, ensuring our elections are free, fair, and trusted by all.
    Expenses $1,889,884 · grants $982
  • 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 $335,490
  • 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 $89,072
  • 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 $84,592
  • 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.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
87-1144807
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,847,189
Income (IRS master file)
$3,837,303

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,837,303$2,661,762$1,847,189IRS
990December 2023$1,061,694$739,420$617,671XML
990December 2022$711,867$484,163$243,521IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Ben Keiser
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 87-1144807).

Questions about WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION is 87-1144807.
Is WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2022.
Are donations to WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ben Keiser.
Who are the officers and directors of WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,715 (Ellen Gustafson, Executive Director/President).
How much revenue does WE THE VETERANS FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,837,303, expenses of $2,661,762 and total assets of $1,847,189 at year end.

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