VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN

EIN: 386142718

Shepherd, MI

Total Revenue
$74,634
Total Expenses
$91,596
Total Assets
$568,980
Net Assets
$568,980
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1961
Legal Domicile
MI
Principal Officer
Levon Coughlin
Phone
9898286361
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN, founded in 1961, is a micro nonprofit that reported $75K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Expenses of $92K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

Post 8215 supports charitable efforts in the greater Shepherd community including St. Vincent de Paul food pantry, Shepherd Tri-Township Fire Dept Christmas Outreach, Toys for Tots, and assists local veterans in distress.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,822
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $70,812
TOTAL REVENUE $74,634

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,975
Salaries & Benefits $39,690
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $0
Other Expenses $38,931
TOTAL EXPENSES $91,596

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $74,634 $73,461 +0.0%
Expenses $91,596 $79,902 +0.1%
Net Income $-16,962 $-6,441 +1.6%
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
64
Independent Members
64
Employees
10
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
8
$1,620
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
10
$38,070
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Cindy Wright Bartender 17.6
Key Emp
$10,900 $0 $10,900
Rebecca Hartupee Bookkeeper/Bartender 8.8
Key Emp
$7,663 $0 $7,663
Jill Spindler Bartender 11.5
Key Emp
$7,063 $0 $7,063
Sara Rolston Bookkeeper 5.8
Key Emp
$6,050 $0 $6,050
Rylee Emalander Bartender 5.9
Key Emp
$3,639 $0 $3,639
Levon Coughlin Quartermaster 5
Officer
$0 $1,420 $1,420
Ashley Boka Sharrar Bartender 1.9
Key Emp
$1,156 $0 $1,156
Andrea Barber Bartender 1.6
Key Emp
$979 $0 $979
Ginger Blizzard Bartender 0.4
Key Emp
$237 $0 $237
Elton DuBois Commander 1
Officer
$0 $200 $200
Savannah Russell Bartender 0.3
Key Emp
$193 $0 $193
Barbara Mead Bartender 0.3
Key Emp
$190 $0 $190
Joe Terwilliger Adjutant 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Tim Burggraf Sr Vice Commander/Bar Committee 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Blair Veit Jr Vice Commander 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Jeff Doepker Trustee/Bar Committee and Chair 2
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Dan Maloney Trustee 0.5
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lyman Mead Trustee 0.5
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 $74,634 $91,596 $568,980 $-16,962
2024 $73,461 $79,902 $585,942 $-6,441
2023 $81,957 $93,674 $592,383 $-11,717
2022 $86,027 $73,271 $604,100 $12,756
2021 $66,469 $51,627 $591,344 $14,842
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