National Veterans Leadership Foundation
Invitation OnlyNew Albany, Ohio · EIN 85-4080156 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2025)$247K
Organizations funded59
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$1.8M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $750 and $7,500.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Ohio.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Advancement award | $23,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $15,000 |
| UC Regents | Los Angeles, CA | Support for military community advocate | $10,000 |
| University of South Florida Foundation | Tampa, FL | Support for military community advocate | $10,000 |
| University of Texas at Dallas - Military and Veteran Center | Richardson, TX | Support for military community advocate | $10,000 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Support for military community advocate | $10,000 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Military community advocates service scholarship program | $7,500 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $7,500 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| Ku Endowment Association | Lawrence, KS | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| Norfolk State University Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| Ohio University- Veterans and Military Student Services | Athens, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $7,500 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Support for military community advocate | $7,500 |
| Wright State University Foundation | Dayton, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $7,500 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $7,250 |
| Antioch University | Yellow Springs, OH | Military community advocates service scholarship program | $5,000 |
| Columbus State Foundation Inc | Columbus, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $5,000 |
| Otterbein University | Westerville, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $5,000 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Advancement awards 25-26 | $5,000 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Support for military community advocate | $5,000 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Nvlf military community advocate service scholarship program 25-26 ay | $5,000 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| Baldwin Wallace University | Berea, OH | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Military community advocates service scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Military community advocates service scholarship program | $2,500 |
| Cleveland State University | Cleveland, OH | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| John Carroll University | University Heights, OH | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| Le Moyne College | Syracuse, NY | Support for military community advocate | $2,500 |
| UC Regents | Los Angeles, CA | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Omva-Invoice xxx-xx-xxxx-1 | $2,500 |
| University of Texas at Dallas - Military and Veteran Center | Richardson, TX | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| Wright State University Foundation | Dayton, OH | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $2,500 |
| Howard University | Washington, DC | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $1,500 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $1,500 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $1,350 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | Nvlf advancement award 25-26 ay | $1,200 |
| Indiana University Foundation | Indianapolis, IN | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| Ku Endowment Association | Lawrence, KS | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| Norfolk State University Foundation | Norfolk, VA | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| Pennsylvania State University | University Park, PA | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| University of Nebraska Foundation | Lincoln, NE | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| University of Texas at Dallas - Military and Veteran Center | Richardson, TX | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| University of Wisconsin Foundation | Milwaukee, WI | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown, WV | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $750 |
| The Ohio State University Foundation | Chicago, IL | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend | $500 |
| Wright State University Foundation | Dayton, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $500 |
| Ashland University | Ashland, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| Bowling Green State University | Bowling Green, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| Ohio University- Veterans and Military Student Services | Athens, OH | Nvlf leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| Owen State Community College | Perrysburg, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| University of Dayton | Dayton, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| Youngstown State University | Youngstown, OH | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $250 |
| University of Notre Dame | Notre Dame, IN | Nvlf fellows leadership forum travel stipend 2025 | $0 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $247,050 | 60 |
| 2024 | $195,250 | 47 |
| 2023 | $140,550 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 13, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202641339349102529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 85-4080156
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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