VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (EIN 356068036) - 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

1947

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

LESTER F WAGNER

Phone

2603687896

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, founded in 1947, is a micro nonprofit that reported $14K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $31K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 115% operating deficit.

Mission

PROVIDE A PLACE FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO GATHER AND TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED

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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 $453

Other Revenue $13,883

TOTAL REVENUE $14,336

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,200

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $30,842

Other Expenses $29,642

TOTAL EXPENSES $30,842

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$14,336	$25,752	-0.4%
Expenses	$30,842	$28,258	+0.1%
Net Income	$-16,506	$-2,506	+5.6%

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

N/A

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
LESTER WAGNER	COMMANDER	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE FIELDS	SENIOR VICE COMMANDER	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JEFFERY BROWN	JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS ENGLEHARDT	QUARTERMASTER/ADJUTANT	15.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
TIMOTHY PATCH	TRUSTEE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
KELLY SLUSHER	TRUSTEE	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ORA J STRIKER	TRUSTEE	5.00	Officer Director	$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	$14,336	$30,842	$84,255	$-16,506
2024	$25,752	$28,258	$100,761	$-2,506
2023	$20,266	$27,990	$103,267	$-7,724
2022	$33,586	$29,897	$119,786	$3,689
2021	$33,485	$30,958	$116,097	$2,527
2020	$39,496	$29,045	$113,570	$10,451

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