FOUNDATION

The AMVETS Organization is the fourth largest Congressionally chartered Veterans Organization, began in 1944 and was originally formed to help WW II Veterans. The AMVETS organization and the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation was founded in 1945 as the Fundraising Body of this Non-For Profit Veteran's Organization, and today consists of 37 board members. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation strives to assist the AMVETS Organization in continuing to service the people of Illinois and making our country a better place to live for all Americans. The Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation proudly serves Veterans throughout the state by awarding grants through various programs.

ANNUAL REPORTS
Illinois AMVETS description of programs for each fiscal year

HISTORY
A history of the Foundation and the people behind the scenes.

PRESIDENTS
Meet the Past and the Present Foundation Presidents

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Meet the Foundation Directors

GRANTS AWARDED
Some examples of how the Illinois AMVETS Service Foundation is servicing veterans around the State of Illinois.