VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 491

EIN: 226077595

YARDVILLE, NJ

Total Revenue
$236,908
Total Expenses
$206,738
Total Assets
$566,730
Net Assets
$566,730
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
NJ
Phone
6095859645
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 491, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $237K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $207K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

TO ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, ASSIST WIDOWS AND CHILDREN OF DECEASED VETERANS, ASSIST MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER PATRIOTISM - ON MEMORIAL AND VETERANS DAY THE POST HONORS THOSE WHO DIED TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY FREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE. AT THE...

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PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER PATRIOTISM - ON MEMORIAL AND VETERANS DAY THE POST HONORS THOSE WHO DIED TO KEEP OUR COUNTRY FREE AND ACKNOWLEDGE THE ACTIVE DUTY AND RETIRED VETERANS FOR THEIR SERVICE. AT THE CEREMONIES THERE IS A PRESENTATION OF WREATHS FOR EACH BRANCH OF THE ARMED SERVICES AND A GUN SALUTE. THE POST PARTICIPATES IN THE ANNUAL GROVEVILLE-YARDVILLE MEMORIAL DAY PARADE. THE POST ATTENDS FUNERALS OF VETERANS: WE COVER THE CASKET WITH THE AMERICAN FLAG, PROVIDE A GUN SALUTE AND PRESENT THE FOLDED AMERICAN FLAG TO THE LOVED ONES. THE POST HAS WHEELCHAIRS, WALKERS, AND CANES WHICH WE PROVIDE TO VETERANS FREE OF CHARGE. THE POST ALSO PURCHASES ITEMS THAT DISABLED VETERANS NEED. THE POST IS A COLLECTION CENTER FOR TOYS FOR TOTS. THE POST ASSISTS LOCAL VETERAN ORGANIZATIONS, SCOUTS, AND YOUTH SPORTS WITH DONATIONS, MEETING SPACE, AND ADDITIONAL SUPPORT.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,758
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $4,418
Other Revenue $226,732
TOTAL REVENUE $236,908

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $91,582
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $115,156
TOTAL EXPENSES $206,738

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $236,908 $179,531 +0.3%
Expenses $206,738 $415,249 -0.5%
Net Income $30,170 $-235,718 -1.1%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
12
Volunteers
10

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
7
$0
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RON STEWARD TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ED ROSINA TRUSTEE 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL MATLACK TRUSTEESURGEON 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORRY MENDEZ QUARTERMASTER 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
TERRY SMITH COMMANDER 25.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ED MAZZEO Jr JUNIOR VICE COMMANDERSERV OFFICER 10.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LARRY OSWALD SR VICE COMMANDER 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STANLEY OLSZAK CHAPLIN 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LUCAS LOPEZ ADJUTANTJUDGE ADVOCATE 5.00
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 $236,908 $206,738 $566,730 $30,170
2024 $179,531 $415,249 $536,560 $-235,718
2023 $203,094 $175,631 $774,748 $27,463
2022 $297,311 $168,984 $784,639 $128,327
2021 $264,097 $151,431 $679,964 $112,666
2020 $232,936 $114,047 $535,838 $118,889
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