VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA

EIN: 550320759

SOUTH CHARLESTON, WV

Total Revenue
$185,837
Total Expenses
$198,073
Total Assets
$388,375
Net Assets
$356,627
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1947
Legal Domicile
WV
Phone
3043100407
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA, founded in 1947, is a small nonprofit that reported $186K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 33% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 10,000 VETERANS OF WEST VIRGINIA

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $88,901 Revenue: $85,577

This organization, Veterans of Foreign Wars State of West Virginia, provides benefits to veterans by overseeing 5 districts with over 65 VFW posts throughout the state of West Virginia. This state...

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This organization, Veterans of Foreign Wars State of West Virginia, provides benefits to veterans by overseeing 5 districts with over 65 VFW posts throughout the state of West Virginia. This state organizations primary responsibility is to assist these 65 posts to stay in compliance so that they may continue to provide various benefits to veterans.

Program 2
Expenses: $55,184 Revenue: $66,721

This VFW, State of West Virginia is responsible for a school of instructions. The purpose is to provide leadership opportunites and education for all members of the 65 posts. This is accomplished by...

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This VFW, State of West Virginia is responsible for a school of instructions. The purpose is to provide leadership opportunites and education for all members of the 65 posts. This is accomplished by providing one conference and one convention at the state level each year. This organization also sends representatives to one regional conference as well as the national conference. At these events, education is provided to help these members lead their respective VFWs more efficiently. Tips on staying compliant, educating the public as well as members on the workings of the VFW, ideas on serving veterans, and many other learning opportunities are also a result of these events.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $85,577
Program Service Revenue $36,000
Investment Income $47,134
Other Revenue $17,126
TOTAL REVENUE $185,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $73,084
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $144,085
Other Expenses $119,718
TOTAL EXPENSES $198,073

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $185,837 $139,892 +0.3%
Expenses $198,073 $233,097 -0.2%
Net Income $-12,236 $-93,205 -0.9%
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
16
Independent Members
14
Employees
2
Volunteers
10938

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
16
$66,832
Total Directors
16
$66,832
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHAWN LIGHT QUARTERMASTERADJUTANT 40.00
Officer Director
$49,965 $0 $49,965
DAVID A SOCKETT ASSISTANT QUARTERMASTERCHAPLAIN 20.00
Officer Director
$16,867 $0 $16,867
KAMI ELLIOTT PAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD E OGDEN COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TOBY HEANEY SR VICE COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID M MOSKE JUDGE ADVOCATE 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES L LAUGH INSPECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS V ANDERSON CHIEF OF STAFF 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CORRINA M BOGGESS VFW DISTRICT 2-WV 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RONIE A WHEELER SURGEON 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
HERBERT P BURDETTE VFW DISTRICT 3-WV 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KEVIN E LINK JR VICE COMMANDER 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LARRY G RICE VFW DISTRICT 5-WV 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROGER CAMPBELL SERVICE OFFICER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY SIMMONS VFW DISTRICT 1-WV 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD KINGSBURY VFW DISTRICT 4-WV 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 $185,837 $198,073 $388,375 $-12,236
2024 $139,892 $233,097 $372,392 $-93,205
2023 $189,985 $184,664 $465,034 $5,321
2022 $144,474 $159,345 $460,061 $-14,871
2021 $203,015 $131,117 $474,632 $71,898
2020 $122,947 $140,399 $403,051 $-17,452
2019 $141,707 $151,893 $420,526 $-10,186
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