Veteran Service Organization Profile

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)

VFW · Founded 1899 · Kansas City, MO

EIN

44-0193150

Founded

1899

Kansas City, MO

Reach

~1.5 million members across ~6,000 posts

Mission: Foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts, serve our veterans, the military and our communities, and advocate on behalf of all veterans.

Services

Free VA disability claims help (VA-accredited representatives)
Unmet Needs Program — emergency financial grants to military families
Student Veterans Support Program
VFW National Home for Children — comprehensive care for veterans' families in crisis
Voice of Democracy + Patriot's Pen scholarships for students

Eligibility to join

Honorably discharged or active-duty veterans who served in a foreign war or expedition (combat zone or qualifying campaign medal). Stricter eligibility than American Legion.

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Notes

Older than the American Legion. More restrictive eligibility (requires foreign-war service).

In crisis? Call 988 and press 1 for the Veterans Crisis Line — 24/7 confidential, federally-operated. Text 838255. Chat at veteranscrisisline.net.

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About this profile

This profile is maintained by Wounded Warriors (Texas 501(c)(3), EIN 86-1336741) as part of an open directory of major U.S. Veteran Service Organizations. We are NOT affiliated with Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) unless otherwise noted. Org-data sourced from each VSO's most recent Form 990 + IRS exempt-organization records + the org's own website. Free under CC-BY 4.0. Browse all VSOs →