VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

EIN: 366145185

CALUMET CITY, IL

Total Revenue
$161,673
Total Expenses
$104,726
Total Assets
$121,017
Net Assets
$121,017
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Jon Peulecke
Phone
7088627913
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS, founded in 1966, is a small nonprofit that reported $162K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. The organization ran a surplus of $57K, a strong 35% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF VETERANS: ANY REVENUE GENERATED IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES IS SAVED FOR PROGRAMS WE RUN FOR OUR VFW AND REMAINS IN THE BANK TO PAY FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE (LARGE COMMERIAL BUILDING WITH VARIOUS EXPENSES).

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $6,253 Revenue: $1,200

ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS: With funds received from Bar and Gaming Commissions, Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141 provides an 3 annual picnics during the year (Member's Family Picnic...

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ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS: With funds received from Bar and Gaming Commissions, Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141 provides an 3 annual picnics during the year (Member's Family Picnic, Veteran's & Memorial Day celebrations).

Program 2
Expenses: $11,700

WEEKLY GAMING NIGHT - Every Thursday night at the Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141, we provide a safe haven for members and their families to attend a paid game night. We host this game night and pay a...

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WEEKLY GAMING NIGHT - Every Thursday night at the Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141, we provide a safe haven for members and their families to attend a paid game night. We host this game night and pay a Tringo Gaming facilitator $200 per week to facilitate Bingo and Trivia games for our member (Along with Prizes). These game nights are funded by money received from Bar Activities & Gaming Commissions.

Program 3
Expenses: $19,100

WEEKLY JAM NIGHT - Every Monday night at the Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141, we provide a safe haven for members and their families to attend an open mic, karaoke, and live band performances. These jam...

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WEEKLY JAM NIGHT - Every Monday night at the Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141, we provide a safe haven for members and their families to attend an open mic, karaoke, and live band performances. These jam nights are funded by money received from Bar Activities & Gaming Commissions.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $32,402
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $129,271
TOTAL REVENUE $161,673

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $10,826
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $43,553
Other Expenses $92,727
TOTAL EXPENSES $104,726

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $161,673 $179,818 -0.1%
Expenses $104,726 $176,066 -0.4%
Net Income $56,947 $3,752 +14.2%
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
N/A
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
7
Volunteers
12

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
0
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
THOMAS MAJZINSKI CHAPLAIN 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY SZAFRANSKI JR VICE COMMANDER 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
LEONARD KULASA SR VICE COMMANDER 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JON PEULECKE QUARTERMASTER 20
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN AYLMER COMMANDER 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS WILHELM TRUSTEE 12
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 $161,673 $104,726 $121,017 $56,947
2024 $179,818 $176,066 $121,017 $3,752
2023 $211,303 $179,562 $123,100 $31,741
2022 $197,573 $152,853 $98,378 $44,720
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