DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VETERANS OF FOREI

EIN: 361911490

SPRINGFIELD, IL

Total Revenue
$1,164,947
Total Expenses
$1,358,372
Total Assets
$2,946,835
Net Assets
$2,891,984
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1920
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MAURICE BRIDGES SR
Phone
8156924210
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VETERANS OF FOREI, founded in 1920, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 8% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 17% operating deficit.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF THE DEAD; AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE. THE SERVICE OFFICE IS CO-LOCATED WITH THE VA REGIONAL OFFICE IN CHICAGO. THE SERVICE OFFICE WORKS TOGETHER...

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THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE. THE SERVICE OFFICE IS CO-LOCATED WITH THE VA REGIONAL OFFICE IN CHICAGO. THE SERVICE OFFICE WORKS TOGETHER WITH FIELD OFFICES OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND VFW POST SERVICE OFFICERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE OFFICE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS WITHOUT REGARD TO ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP STATUS OR ERA OF SERVICE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST.

Program 2

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO VETERANS BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, INITIATING COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING RECOGNITION AWARDS, OFFERING REMEMBERANCE...

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THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO VETERANS BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, INITIATING COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING RECOGNITION AWARDS, OFFERING REMEMBERANCE SERVICES, AND ISSUING A QUARTERLY NEWSPAPER.

Program 3

THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAM. THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN REGARDS TO A...

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THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAM. THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN REGARDS TO A DEMOCRATIC AND PATRIOTIC-THEMED ESSAY. ESSAYS ARE THEN CHOSEN FOR SPECIAL RECOGNITION VIA AN AWARDS BANQUET AND SCHOLARSHIPS.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,009,394
Program Service Revenue $10,407
Investment Income $126,624
Other Revenue $18,522
TOTAL REVENUE $1,164,947

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $32,124
Salaries & Benefits $594,421
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $700,924
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,358,372

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,164,947 $1,265,799 -0.1%
Expenses $1,358,372 $1,095,157 +0.2%
Net Income $-193,425 $170,642 -2.1%
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
27
Independent Members
26
Employees
13
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
23
$0
Total Directors
27
$56,298
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MAURICE BRIDGES SR STATE COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EUGENE BLACKWELL STATE SR. VICE COMMANDE 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROB BAILEY STATE JR. VICE COMMANDE 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE BARTLEY STATE ADJUTANT-QUARTE 40.00
Director
$56,298 $0 $56,298
GARY HOLMES CHAPLAIN 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN HIGGINBOTHAM SURGEON 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAYSON HOFFMAN JUDGE ADVOCATE 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY O'CONNELL CHIEF OF STAFF 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY STUBBS INSPECTOR 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRETT NILA STATE JR. PAST COMMANDER 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JONATHAN COOPER DISTRICT 3 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC MORALES DISTRICT 4 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATHIUS CARTER DISTRICT 5 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT COULTER DISTRICT 6 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LONG DISTRICT 7 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH MOREY DISTRICT 8 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FINNEGAN DISTRICT 9 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSH SEED DISTRICT 10 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE MAY DISTRICT 11 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM O'DONNELL DISTRICT 12 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB SHEHORN DISTRICT 13 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG JAMESON DISTRICT 14 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CLARENCE CARAKER DISTRICT 15 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM BROWNE JR DISTRICT 16 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN MCGLYNN DISTRICT 17 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNETH PIEHL DISTRICT 18 COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE WYATT DISTRICT 19 COMMANDER 20.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $1,164,947 $1,358,372 $2,946,835 $-193,425
2023 $1,265,799 $1,095,157 $2,792,765 $170,642
2022 $1,117,711 $1,055,858 $2,617,937 $61,853
2021 $1,287,389 $976,811 $2,629,289 $310,578
2020 $1,002,399 $1,047,709 $2,041,909 $-45,310
2019 $1,379,308 $1,219,955 $2,377,412 $159,353
2018 $1,261,176 $1,567,509 $2,125,076 $-306,333
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