Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan

EIN: 381133442

Lansing, MI

Total Revenue
$1,709,425
Total Expenses
$2,043,153
Total Assets
$1,880,742
Net Assets
$1,695,876
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1948
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Kimberly Napoleon
Phone
5174859456
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Michigan, founded in 1948, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $2.0M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

Fraternal, patriotic, historical and educational service to veterans and their dependents. To promote programs that are fraternal and charitable in the nature in compliance with VFW objectives. To operate a camp for children.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,265,627
Program Service Revenue $248,462
Investment Income $51,078
Other Revenue $144,258
TOTAL REVENUE $1,709,425

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $11,500
Salaries & Benefits $1,185,728
Fundraising Expenses $99,904
Program Expenses $1,304,521
Other Expenses $845,925
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,043,153

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,709,425 $2,089,946 -0.2%
Expenses $2,043,153 $2,316,165 -0.1%
Net Income $-333,728 $-226,219 +0.5%
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
22
Independent Members
21
Employees
44
Volunteers
22

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
5
$55,016
Total Directors
23
$55,016
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Kimberly Napoleon Commander 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Reinold Yahnka Jr. Vice Comm 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Larry Thayer Jr. Vice Comm 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Barry Walter Adjutant/Quatermast 40.00
Officer Director
$55,016 $0 $55,016
Terry Kunst Chaplain 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Benjamin Light Surgeon 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Webber Judge Advocate 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Matthew David Chief Staff 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
William Ogden Inspector 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ray Lopez Past Dept. Commander 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin Conklin Nat Council of Admin 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tracy Nagy District 4 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Adams District 5 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Clint Ward District 6 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Holmes District 7 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leonard Boston District 8 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron McClung District 9 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Fred Vantroostenberghe District 10 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Taylor District 11 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Max Riekse District 12 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Derek Braun District 13 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dean Maki District 14 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Arthur Kreivi District 15 1.00
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 $1,709,425 $2,043,153 $1,880,742 $-333,728
2024 $2,089,946 $2,316,165 $2,149,472 $-226,219
2023 $2,422,877 $2,485,505 $2,297,112 $-62,628
2022 $1,962,824 $2,092,797 $3,020,634 $-129,973
2021 $1,992,508 $1,744,840 $3,127,027 $247,668
2020 $1,803,516 $1,732,988 $2,841,701 $70,528
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