VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT 3976

EIN: 431047974

Independence, MO

Total Revenue
$132,601
Total Expenses
$136,533
Total Assets
$420,587
Net Assets
$420,225
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
LEON KELSEY
Phone
8164612636
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT 3976, founded in 1964, is a small nonprofit that reported $133K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $420K represent 38 months of operating reserves.

Mission

VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3976 MISSION IS TO PROMOTE VETERANS ADVOCACY, HISTORY, EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, ENCOURAGING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR NATIONS MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM AND BY PROMOTING GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $5,139 Revenue: $6,847

MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEALS PROVIDING OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIEVE HELPING OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED. ALSO HELPED MEMBER FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ISSUES. A HOG ROAST BBQ...

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MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEALS PROVIDING OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIEVE HELPING OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED. ALSO HELPED MEMBER FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ISSUES. A HOG ROAST BBQ AND COOKOFF WAS HELD FOR THIS FUNCTION.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,320 Revenue: $1,403

MEMBER FUNDRAISING INCLUDING MEALS PROVIDED OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIEVE VETERAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED. FUNDS WERE RAISED TO HELP THE FAMILIES IN THIS PROGRAM. BUDDY...

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MEMBER FUNDRAISING INCLUDING MEALS PROVIDED OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIEVE VETERAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED. FUNDS WERE RAISED TO HELP THE FAMILIES IN THIS PROGRAM. BUDDY POPPIES WERE SOLD FOR THIS PURPOSE. FLAGS WERE PLACED IN THE SCHOOLS TO HLP FOSTER PATRIOTISM AMONG THE YOUTH AND SUPPORTING THE YOUTH OF AMERICA. CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS WERE ALSO PROVIDED AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY WERE PLACED. TEACHER AWARD FOR STATE WIDE WINNER WAS PROVIDED. SCHOOL SUPPLY FUND WAS ESTABLISHED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES.

Program 3
Expenses: $620 Revenue: $620

ALUMINUM CANS WERE COLLECTED AND THE BOY SCOUTS RECEIVED 1/2 OF THE REVENUE AS A SERVICE PROJECT. A VETERAN BIRTHDAY BASH WAS ALSO SPONSORED. FAMILIES WERE ADOPTED FOR CHRISTMAS. SCOTTER PROVIDED FOR...

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ALUMINUM CANS WERE COLLECTED AND THE BOY SCOUTS RECEIVED 1/2 OF THE REVENUE AS A SERVICE PROJECT. A VETERAN BIRTHDAY BASH WAS ALSO SPONSORED. FAMILIES WERE ADOPTED FOR CHRISTMAS. SCOTTER PROVIDED FOR DISABLED VETERAN.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,010
Program Service Revenue $8,870
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $120,721
TOTAL REVENUE $132,601

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,447
Salaries & Benefits $57,399
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $7,079
Other Expenses $72,055
TOTAL EXPENSES $136,533

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $132,601 $109,967 +0.2%
Expenses $136,533 $91,206 +0.5%
Net Income $-3,932 $18,761 -1.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
2
Volunteers
56

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
9
$0
Total Directors
5
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LEON KELSEY POST COMMANDER AND BOARD MEMBER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY JASSO TRUSTEE 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WARREN ATCHINSON CHAPLAIN AND TRUSTEE 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY ZEVECKE JR VICE PRESIDENT 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM FINELL TRUSTEE 6.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON CAMPBELL QUARTERMASTER 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JIM COOPER JUDGE ADVOCATE 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JED COPE SURGEON 6.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
NANCY GRIEGO SR VICE AND SURGEON SERVICE OFFICER 15.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
STEVE HERRMAN ADJUTANT 6.00
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 $132,601 $136,533 $420,587 $-3,932
2024 $109,967 $91,206 $424,157 $18,761
2023 $109,178 $55,774 $405,396 $53,404
2022 $67,659 $65,726 $369,651 $1,933
2021 $95,918 $72,294 $375,218 $23,624
2020 $98,298 $77,640 $358,753 $20,658
2019 $86,651 $86,062 $358,581 $589
2018 $135,460 $100,162 $479,791 $35,298
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