VFW DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA

EIN: 460210486

SIOUX FALLS, SD

Total Revenue
$305,964
Total Expenses
$279,904
Total Assets
$593,021
Net Assets
$591,954
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1980
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
ANNA ARNOLD
Phone
6053327441
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VFW DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA, founded in 1980, is a small nonprofit that reported $306K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 10% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $280K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

VFW WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST VETERANS. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMONG UNITED STATES VETERANS OF OVERSEAS CONFLICTS AND TO SERVE OUR VETERANS, THE MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ALL VETERANS. THE PURPOSES OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES ARE 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 SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FIDELITY TO ITS INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $117,566 Revenue: $43,793

OPERATIONS ARE TO OVERSEE VARIOUS DISTRICT OFFICES AND POSTS. THE STATE VFW SPONSORS ACTIVITIES AND PASSES FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL ORGANIZATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $44,939 Revenue: $41,568

EACH SUMMER APPROXIMATELY 195 TEAMS AND OVER 2,250 PLAYERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE VFW BASEBALL PROGRAM STATE WIDE. EACH TOURNAMENT GAME IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCES AND THE VFW...

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EACH SUMMER APPROXIMATELY 195 TEAMS AND OVER 2,250 PLAYERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE VFW BASEBALL PROGRAM STATE WIDE. EACH TOURNAMENT GAME IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCES AND THE VFW BASEBALL SPORTSMANSHIP CODE RECITED BY THE PLAYERS BEFORE THE GAME STARTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE FELLOWSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND TEAMWORK AMONG THE YOUTH OF SOUTH DAKOTA.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $169,262
Program Service Revenue $85,361
Investment Income $126
Other Revenue $51,215
TOTAL REVENUE $305,964

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $12,339
Salaries & Benefits $63,781
Fundraising Expenses $16,136
Program Expenses $162,505
Other Expenses $203,784
TOTAL EXPENSES $279,904

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $305,964 $279,120 +0.1%
Expenses $279,904 $236,392 +0.2%
Net Income $26,060 $42,728 -0.4%
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
4
Independent Members
3
Employees
4
Volunteers
7268

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
4
$45,954
Total Directors
4
$45,954
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ANNA ARNOLD TREASURER/QM 50.00
Officer Director
$45,954 $0 $45,954
GLYNIS COLLIER COMMANDER 30.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARTIN CHRISTENSEN SR. VICE COMMANDER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK VANDENHOEK JR. VICE COMMANDER 3.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $305,964 $279,904 $593,021 $26,060
2022 $279,120 $236,392 $515,919 $42,728
2021 $252,743 $196,838 $533,524 $55,905
2020 $183,981 $198,636 $68,277 $-14,655
2019 $228,881 $310,917 $279,004 $-82,036
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