Mission
PROVIDE SERVICE TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES; FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTION OF AMERICAN FREEDOM AND EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN
Public Charity
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC
DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC is a Public Charity headquartered in Somonauk, IL. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $335K revenue, $299K expenses, $328K total assets. IRS filings disclose 9 grants awarded by this foundation, totaling roughly $179K.
EIN: 262252006
Somonauk, IL
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$335K
Total Expenses$299K
Total Assets$328K
Grants Given9
Grant Total$179K
Filing Years2021–2025
Sample Grants Given
This grant was to provide the cost to obtain a service dog(s), provide professional dog training, veterinarian service as needed, and support for veterans(s) living with PTSD by providing them with a match to a service dog and training.
$23,859
VFW National Home
Provide funds to assist with the purchase of needed equipment to maintain the grounds used by the Veterans and their families residing at the VFW National Home.
$12,000
VFW National Home
Provide funds to replace playground from the ground up and provide the equipment and seating near the playground for Veterans and their families residing at the VFW National Home.
$18,486
Project Diehard provides comprehensive support services such as job placement assistance, career counseling and mentorship programs. This organization aims to empower veterans to reclaim their independence and a sense of purpose by connecting them with resources and opportunities. This donation was given to h elpthem with their mission.
$13,838
VFW NATIONAL HOME
Provide Funds for the upkeep of the playgrounds and equipment for Veterans and their families residing at the VFW National Home.
$57,833
Showing up to 5 of 9 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
President
Cindy Watters
Past National President
Colette Bishop
Jr Vice President
Danielle Krull
Sr Vice President
Diane Ahrens
Guard
Jennifer Hunter
Chief of Staff
John Watters
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $335K | $299K | $328K |
| 2024 | $298K | $305K | $292K |
| 2023 | $327K | $295K | $298K |
| 2022 | $267K | $283K | $266K |
| 2021 | $262K | $244K | $281K |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $262K to $335K (+28%), with total assets most recently reported at $328K.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.
Grant Geography
Grants from this foundation were reported to recipients in IL, KY, MI.
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Full geographic grant map with state-by-state breakdown available with membership.