Nonprofit · EIN 52-1149668
VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 (amended) | $8,598,229 | $6,392,916 | $2,205,313 | $24,743,873 | $919,826 | $23,824,047 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $7,652,059 | $7,030,301 | $621,758 | $20,917,226 | $492,266 | $20,424,960 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $11,197,934 | $7,261,366 | $3,936,568 | $17,377,888 | $634,390 | $16,743,498 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,204,995
- Program service revenue
- $432,000
- Investment income
- $818,806
- Royalties
- $87,646
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $302,901
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $42,989
- Other revenue
- $142,428
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $538,139
- Other salaries and wages
- $989,676
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,893,550
- Professional fundraising fees
- $361,584
- Accounting fees
- $95,814
- Occupancy
- $93,139
- Travel
- $290,900
- Depreciation
- $51,962
- Program services (functional)
- $4,342,547
- Management and general (functional)
- $510,393
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,539,976
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $20,917,226
- Total assets, end of year
- $24,743,873
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $919,826
- Net assets, end of year
- $23,824,047
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $142,906
- Publicly traded securities
- $21,322,674
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $22,481,747
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,342,300
- Gross receipts
- $11,736,449
- Employees
- 20
- Volunteers
- 30
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Knotts | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $277,671 | $30,914 |
| Viktoras Zikas | Chief Development Officer Key employee | 40 | $220,253 | $38,746 |
| Heidi Zimmerman | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $125,481 | $25,698 |
| Adam Arbogast | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $105,374 | $25,937 |
| Terry Walker | Director of Accounting & Admin. Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,895 | $16,579 |
| Alan Buckelew | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| France Hoang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Smtih Atkinson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Bannister | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denis Faherty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Howe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith June | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viet Luong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Marks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
6 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen McCabe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Norman Murray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Punches | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Megan Rihn Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Troy Thomas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher J Knotts | President & CEO Officer | 40 | $247,650 | $28,629 |
| Viktoras Zikas | Chief Development Officer Key employee | 40 | $204,981 | $35,149 |
| Heidi Zimmerman | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $116,152 | $23,351 |
| Adam Arbogast | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,667 | $23,598 |
| Alan Buckelew | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| France Hoang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Bannister | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denis Faherty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Howe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith June | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viet Luong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Marks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Allen McCabe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Norman Murray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Punches | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Rihn Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Knotts | President & CEO Officer | 50 | $258,925 | $28,841 |
| Viktoras Zikas | Chief Development Officer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $204,691 | $34,678 |
| Heidi Zimmerman | Vice President Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,392 | $23,044 |
| Adam Arbogast | Senior Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,942 | $23,698 |
| Alan Buckelew | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| France Hoang | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sharon Bannister | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Denis Faherty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hine | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Miguel Howe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Keith June | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Viet Luong | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marty Marks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Allen McCabe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Norman Murray | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael J Nardotti Jr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Janis Nark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Punches | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Megan Rihn Smith | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Harry G Robinson III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1530 WILSON BLVD STE 550, ARLINGTON, VA 22209-2455
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Christopher J Knotts, 1530 Wilson Blvd STE 550, Arlington, VA 22209
- Signed the 990
- Christopher J Knotts, President and CEO
- Phone
- (202) 393-0090
- Website
- www.vvmf.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
To honor and preserve the legacy of service and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War.
Program accomplishments
- Memorial Legacy - The Organization preserves the legacy of the Memorial and promoting healing through public outreach and awareness, as well as promoting visitation of the Memorial to the general public. The Fund interacts with the public both in person and online to provide information about the Memorial's legacy. In person, Fund staff provide tours, answer questions about The Wall and its history, and do name rubbings for those that can't visit. Online, the Fund's website provides historical and educational information about the Memorial and those whose names are inscribed on it. The Wall of Faces portion of the website provides a page for each service member whose name is inscribed on The Wall and allows families, friends, and veterans to post remembrances and photos, extending the healing power and emotional impact of The Wall to millions of people through the internet. The Fund also uses social media and other digital content and technologies including a mobile app to share the story of the Memorial and its legacy with people all around the world.Expenses $2,182,115
- The Wall That Heals - The Organization promotes healing and provides education about the impact of the Vietnam War through the traveling Memorial called "The Wall That Heals." The Fund exhibits a 3/4-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in cities and locations throughout the United States, making it possible for individuals who are unable to travel to Washington, D.C., to recognize, remember, and honor those who served and died, and to experience a connection with lost comrades and loved ones. The traveling Memorial also includes a mobile education center to teach visitors of all ages about the Vietnam War and the era.Expenses $792,196 · revenue $384,989
- Memorial Maintenance - The Organization works in cooperation with the National Park Service to provide for special maintenance needs of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., including the adjacent Three Servicemen statue, flagpole, Vietnam Women's Memorial, In Memory plaque, and the three-acre site where the Vietnam Veterans Memorial is located; to maintain the site's function as a place of reflection on the Vietnam War; a place of honor, recognition, and remembrance of those who served and those who died; a place of spiritual connection with lost comrades and loved ones; and a symbol of healing for our nation. In 2023, VVMF assumed maintenance responsibility for the Vietnam Women's Memorial through its partnership with the Park Service. VVMF now cares for and helps maintain the entire memorial site including the Wall, the Three Servicemen Statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial and the In-Memory plaque. The Memorial has been visited by more than 95 million people, making it one of the most visited memorials on the National Mall. This year nearly 5 million people visited the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C.Expenses $415,250
- In Memory - VVMF's In Memory program honors Vietnam veterans who served, returned home, and later died, but are not eligible for inscription on the wall under Department of Defense guidelines. Examples of causes of death that fit the criteria for inclusion in the program include: exposure to Agent Orange, PTSD/suicide, cancer, diabetes, and heart attack. The In Memory program also conducts a reading of the names and In Memory events.Expenses $375,851
- Education Programs - The Organization seeks to educate students about the impact of the Vietnam War and preserve the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial through programs related to the education of students and teachers regarding the Vietnam War, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and the Memorial's legacy in culture and society. The Fund's education programs reach teachers and students from grades 7 to 12, as well as higher education. The Hometown Heroes program, developed to promote a greater understanding of the Vietnam War, the Vietnam era, and the personal sacrifice of the individuals whose names are inscribed on the Memorial, provides curriculum to schools and community organizations to encourage students. The podcast Echoes of the Vietnam War tells the stories of Vietnam veterans and those still affected by it.Expenses $258,459
- Ceremonies and Events - The Organization plans, organizes and conducts ceremonies and events each year to recognize, remember, and honor those who served and died, as well as to bring healing to their families, their friends, and the nation. Related costs are associated with planning, organizing, and conducting a number of ceremonies at the memorial and elsewhere to bring people together to remember and honor the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and those who died.Expenses $246,204
- Outreach - Outreach efforts include all activities to make people aware of VVMF various programs and activities: presentations to visitor groups, veteran groups, or students about the Vietnam War; its veterans; and the Memorial. Outreach also makes people aware of the In Memory Program, The Wall That Heals, ceremonies and other activities that take place as part of VVMF's mission.Expenses $72,472
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1149668
- 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
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A85Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $24,743,873
- Income (IRS master file)
- $11,736,449
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $8,598,229 | $6,392,916 | $24,743,873 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $7,652,059 | $7,030,301 | $20,917,226 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $11,197,934 | $7,261,366 | $17,377,888 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $8,097,098 | $7,330,422 | $12,782,016 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 52-1149668).
Questions about VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC
- What is the EIN of VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC is 52-1149668.
- Is VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC 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 VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Christopher J Knotts.
- Who are the officers and directors of VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 21 people; 5 received compensation from the organization, the highest $277,671 (Christopher J Knotts, President & CEO).
- How much revenue does VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL FUND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,598,229, expenses of $6,392,916 and total assets of $24,743,873 at year end.
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