VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE 685 (EIN 066046925) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1955

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

DARIN DODGE

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE 685, founded in 1955, is a micro nonprofit that reported $99K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

THE VFW'S MISSION IS TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMONG OVERSEAS VETERANS, SERVE VETERANS, THE MILITARY, AND COMMUNITIES, AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ALL VETERANS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO AIMS TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP, ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES, AND PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF THEIR FALLEN MEMBERS.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $104,473

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $222

Other Revenue $-5,634

TOTAL REVENUE $99,061

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $9,590

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $17,421

Other Expenses $98,239

TOTAL EXPENSES $107,829

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$99,061	$108,848	-0.1%
Expenses	$107,829	$98,842	+0.1%
Net Income	$-8,768	$10,006	-1.9%

Key Indicators

✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

181

Independent Members

181

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
STEVEN BERGENTY	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN OHLER	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD OSBORNE	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ERIC CARLSON	ADJUTANT	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
BRIAN FAHEY	JUNIOR VICE	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KIRK HERRINGTON	POST COMMAND	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WAYNE MARSHALL	SENIOR VICE	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
MORRIS SPADACCINI	SERVICE OFFI	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DARIN DODGE	QUARTERMASTE	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$99,061	$107,829	$178,045	$-8,768
2024	$108,848	$98,842	$157,790	$10,006
2023	$44,329	$5,435	$147,581	$38,894

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE 685