VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5315

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

EDWARD DEYOUNG

Phone

2317452134

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS POST 5315, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit that reported $144K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $30K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

SEE SECTION 3 OF CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $113,896 Revenue: $144,083

TOGETHER WITH THE LOCAL AMVETS POST 1988 WE PERFORM FINAL RITES FOR THE VETERANS OF LAKE COUNTY WITH OUR COMBINED LAKE COUNTY HONOR GUARD THESE SERVICES RANGE FROM WALK THROUGH TO GRAVESITE RITES.

Program 2

CONDUCT TRAINING & EDUCATION FOR THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ON THE PURPOSES OF THE VFW AND PROVIDE GUIDANCE FOR COMPETING IN THE PROGRAMS THAT ARE AVAILABLE TO THEM THROUGH OUR ORGANIZATION.

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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 (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $20,362

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $37

Other Revenue $123,684

TOTAL REVENUE $144,083

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $22,249

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $113,896

Other Expenses $82,062

TOTAL EXPENSES $113,896

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$144,083	$116,727	+0.2%
Expenses	$113,896	$107,057	+0.1%
Net Income	$30,187	$9,670	+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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Financial Health Indicators

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

165

Independent Members

165

Employees

Volunteers

145

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
RICHARD JOHNSON	2 YEAR TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORMAN ZELONY	3 YEAR TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAY BARNHARDT	1 YEAR TRUSTEE	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GARY COLEMAN	ADJUTANT	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NORMAN ZELONY	SERVICE OFFICER	20.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
EDWARD DEYOUNG	COMMANDER	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
DAVID WOODMAN	SENIOR VICE COMMANDER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JACK KERR	JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER	10.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GARY COLEMAN	QUARTERMASTER	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD DENNY	CHAPLAIN	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
JAY BARNHART	JUDGE ADVOCATE	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
NORMAN ZELONY	SURGEON	5.00	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	$144,083	$113,896	$214,735	$30,187
2024	$116,727	$107,057	$184,548	$9,670
2023	$108,979	$87,185	$174,878	$21,794
2022	$119,887	$89,843	$153,084	$30,044
2021	$86,238	$56,066	$123,040	$30,172
2020	$71,703	$87,601	$93,014	$-15,898
2019	$57,432	$61,888	$95,767	$-4,456
2018	$104,900	$95,721	$113,832	$9,179