Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The US

EIN: 730968100

Shawnee, OK

Total Revenue
$2,000
Total Expenses
$192,770
Total Assets
$141,475
Net Assets
$141,475
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
OK
Phone
4052737098
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The US, founded in 2006, is a micro nonprofit that reported $2K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 89% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $193K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 9538% operating deficit.

Mission

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Each year nearly 68,800 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFWs Patriots Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. Each...

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Each year nearly 68,800 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFWs Patriots Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level and the national first place winner wins $5,000!

Program 2
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year nearly 25,000 ninth...

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Audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.

Program 3
Expenses: $0 Revenue: $0

Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship patriotism and love of country.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,000
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,000

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $81,040
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $0
Other Expenses $111,730
TOTAL EXPENSES $192,770

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,000 $18,949 -0.9%
Expenses $192,770 $206,329 -0.1%
Net Income $-190,770 $-187,380 +0.0%
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
300
Independent Members
300
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
15

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
1
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Paul Ross Quartermaster 10.00
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 $2,000 $192,770 $141,475 $-190,770
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $23,469 $205,172 $185,919 $-181,703
2021 $500,843 $53,131 $184,744 $447,712
2020 $390,677 $51,047 $178,261 $339,630
2019 $483,667 $41,533 $191,299 $442,134
2018 $413,100 $128,044 $126,036 $285,056
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