VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF LOUISIANA

EIN: 720499659

BATON ROUGE, LA

Total Revenue
$286,967
Total Expenses
$301,960
Total Assets
$1,438,413
Net Assets
$1,437,757
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1931
Legal Domicile
LA
Principal Officer
Elvin R Bass
Phone
2259285025
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF LOUISIANA, founded in 1931, is a small nonprofit that reported $287K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 51% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $1.4M represent 60 months of operating reserves.

Mission

To serve and support Veterans, the military, and communities in Louisiana. To advocate on behalf of all Veterans.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $87,720
Program Service Revenue $117,158
Investment Income $66,484
Other Revenue $15,605
TOTAL REVENUE $286,967

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $1,500
Salaries & Benefits $90,060
Fundraising Expenses $4,503
Program Expenses $176,826
Other Expenses $210,400
TOTAL EXPENSES $301,960

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $286,967 $580,237 -0.5%
Expenses $301,960 $312,471 0.0%
Net Income $-14,993 $267,766 -1.1%
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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
4
Volunteers
3

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
21
$42,800
Total Directors
11
$42,800
Key Employees
2
$42,800
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ELVIN BASS STATE QUARTERMASTER 40
Officer Director Key Emp
$21,400 $0 $21,400
MITCHELL COTA STATE ADJUTANT 40
Officer Director Key Emp
$21,400 $0 $21,400
RON DELANEY STATE COMMANDER 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE MCELHANNON STATE SR VICE COMMANDER 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES PRESTENBACK STATE JR. VICE COMMANDER 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON LAWRENCE STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID FIELDS STATE CHAPLAIN 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LEANDER DAIGLE STATE CHIEF OF STAFF 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAREE ARENDS STATE SURGEON 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL GALLET STATE INSPECTOR 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON REBER JR PAST STATE COMMANDER 0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH DUFRENE DISTRICT 2 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MURDOCK GILMORE DISTRICT 3 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES BOURQUE DISTRICT 4 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PAULA BALDWIN DISTRICT 5 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DENNIS HART DISTRICT 7 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CARL KARNISH DISTRICT 8 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JASON KAHL DISTRICT 9 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JAMES MARTY RABALAIS DISTRICT 10 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PHILIP LAWRENCE DISTRICT 11 COMMANDER 0
Officer
$0 $0 $0
WALTER KORB DISTRICT 12 COMMANDER 0
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $286,967 $301,960 $1,438,413 $-14,993
2023 $580,237 $312,471 $1,440,624 $267,766
2023 $580,237 $312,471 $1,440,624 $267,766
2022 $298,740 $345,253 $1,172,770 $-46,513
2021 $351,620 $280,973 $1,268,743 $70,647
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