DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

EIN: 390677613

MADISON, WI

Total Revenue
$1,148,612
Total Expenses
$1,075,069
Total Assets
$1,613,343
Net Assets
$1,572,995
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1939
Legal Domicile
WI
Principal Officer
RON RAMOS
Phone
6082215276
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

DEPARTMENT OF WISCONSIN OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES, founded in 1939, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 6% surplus.

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD; AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN COOPERATION AND COORDINATION OF EFFORTS BETWEEN ALL POSTS WITHIN WISCONSIN TO CARRY OUT NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT ORDERS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $523,656
Program Service Revenue $379,610
Investment Income $21,178
Other Revenue $224,168
TOTAL REVENUE $1,148,612

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $105,399
Salaries & Benefits $516,677
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $452,993
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,075,069

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,148,612 $1,035,799 +0.1%
Expenses $1,075,069 $1,104,305 0.0%
Net Income $73,543 $-68,506 -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
20
Independent Members
18
Employees
9
Volunteers
19

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
10
$155,828
Total Directors
20
$155,828
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ADAM WALLACE STATE ADJUTANT 40.00
Officer Director
$61,721 $3,734 $65,455
THOMAS HEATH STATE QUARTERMASTER 40.00
Officer Director
$85,144 $5,229 $90,373
RON RAMOS STATE COMMANDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TY LETTO STATE SR VICE COMMANDER 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE SIMPSON STATE JR VICE COMMANDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ILEIN TAIPE STATE CHAPLAIN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WAYNE GERGESON STATE SURGEON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA MCANDREW STATE CHIEF OF STAFF 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JIM CAIRO 1ST DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN EISENHAUER 2ND DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SCANLAN 3RD DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD LYNCH 4TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BUEHLER 6TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DALE DAHLKE 7TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON VOLLING 8TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KRIST BESELER 9TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT DAVIS 10TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL WUENSCH 11TH DISTRICT COMMANDER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE STOEBER JUDGE ADVOCATE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEROY JANSKY INSPECTOR 1.00
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 $1,148,612 $1,075,069 $1,613,343 $73,543
2024 $1,035,799 $1,104,305 $1,487,830 $-68,506
2023 $1,117,792 $1,343,975 $1,510,741 $-226,183
2022 $1,105,490 $1,319,769 $1,702,327 $-214,279
2021 $1,034,373 $1,003,804 $1,997,817 $30,569
2019 $962,507 $896,820 $1,888,815 $65,687
2018 $871,512 $864,209 $1,783,813 $7,303
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