VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 6515 (EIN 237145156) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1969

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

WILLIAM GAERKE

Phone

4198525378

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 6515, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $404K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 136% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $200K, a strong 50% operating margin.

Mission

PATRIOTIC AND CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES, MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, AND OTHER SOCIAL/RECREATIONAL ACTIVITES FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR BONA FIDE GUESTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF REGULATION 1.501(C)(19)-1(C)

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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 (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,566

Other Revenue $402,529

TOTAL REVENUE $404,095

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $87,513

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $116,274

TOTAL EXPENSES $203,787

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$404,095	$171,147	+1.4%
Expenses	$203,787	$150,122	+0.4%
Net Income	$200,308	$21,025	+8.5%

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

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

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
DANNY BECHTOL	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAN BROCKMAN	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOSE FALLER	TRUSTEE	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE BAILEY	SR VICE COMM	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JOE CAIN	COMMANDER	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
WILLIAM GAERKE	QUARTERMASTE	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
KENNY LAMM	JR VICE COMM	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	$404,095	$203,787	$1,174,403	$200,308
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$137,458	$114,564	$951,323	$22,894
2022	$120,458	$92,594	$928,429	$27,864
2021	$116,575	$74,697	$900,565	$41,878
2020	$99,933	$136,400	$858,687	$-36,467
2019	$80,457	$111,083	$895,154	$-30,626
2018	$94,880	$85,964	$925,780	$8,916

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 6515