Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX

EIN: 740964465

Austin, TX

Total Revenue
$9,636,954
Total Expenses
$8,556,941
Total Assets
$11,582,700
Net Assets
$11,291,698
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1921
Legal Domicile
TX
Principal Officer
Ben Lowrance
Tax Period
2022-07-01 to 2023-06-30

Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX, founded in 1921, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2022. Revenue surged 44% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $8.6M left a modest 11% surplus.

Mission

ASSISTING VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADVOCACY FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL, HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, PROMOTING PATRIOTISM, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. See Supplemental information attachment.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,624,679

VETERANS SERVICE ACTIVITIES - THE TEXAS VFW MISSION INCLUDES THE MANDATE TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THEM, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. TO MEET...

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VETERANS SERVICE ACTIVITIES - THE TEXAS VFW MISSION INCLUDES THE MANDATE TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THEM, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. TO MEET THIS OBLIGATION, THE TEXAS VFW DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT EXTENDS TO POSTS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. AT THE STATE LEVEL, THE DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICER PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN ASSISTING VETERANS IN DEALING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER AGENCIES. THESE OFFICERS ARE FORMALLY TRAINED AND ACCREDITED TO REPRESENT BOTH MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS OR SURVIVORS IN APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BENEFITS. See Attachment for additional information.

Program 2

COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS - COMMUNITY SERVICE IS A MAJOR PRIORITY OF THE TEXAS VFW. THE TEXAS VFWS MISSION INCLUDES MAINTAINING TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF...

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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS - COMMUNITY SERVICE IS A MAJOR PRIORITY OF THE TEXAS VFW. THE TEXAS VFWS MISSION INCLUDES MAINTAINING TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS, FOSTERING TRUE PATRIOTISM AND LOVE OF COUNTRY, AND MAINTAINING AND EXTENDING THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM. TO FULFILL THESE OBJECTIVES, THE TEXAS VFW HAS A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT REACH OUT TO EVERY AMERICAN VIRTUALLY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. THE MAJOR ELEMENTS OF TEXAS VFW COMMUNITY SERVICE INCLUDE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES. See Supplemental information attachment.

Program 3

FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES - FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES ARE VITAL SUPPORT COMPONENTS TO THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS AS IT WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THE VFW MISSION AT STATE...

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FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES - FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES ARE VITAL SUPPORT COMPONENTS TO THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS AS IT WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THE VFW MISSION AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES GRANTS OF $80,824 AND TRAINING TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION WITH THE INFORMATION AND INCENTIVES NEEDED TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE OF TEXAS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL, GUARD AND RESERVES. THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS ALSO PROVIDES DUES PROCESSING SERVICES, FUNDRAISING SERVICES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT AND LOCAL LEVELS TO FOCUS THEIR RESOURCES ON VETERAN SERVICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. See Supplemental information attachment.

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

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Financial Overview (2022)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,300,745
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $1,319,494
Other Revenue $16,715
TOTAL REVENUE $9,636,954

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $294,747
Salaries & Benefits $769,427
Fundraising Expenses $5,969,399
Program Expenses $1,624,679
Other Expenses $7,492,767
TOTAL EXPENSES $8,556,941

Year-over-Year Comparison

2022 2021 Change
Revenue $9,636,954 $6,677,704 +0.4%
Expenses $8,556,941 $7,212,573 +0.2%
Net Income $1,080,013 $-534,869 -3.0%
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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
34
Independent Members
31
Employees
11
Volunteers
N/A

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
7
$110,077
Total Directors
27
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ben Lowrance AdjutantQuartermaster 55.00
Officer
$102,077 $8,000 $110,077
Glenn Heady District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
John F Mageluzzo District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melvin R Parker District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Xavier G Hernandez District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joel H Pipes District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph D Ramon District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Scott Rebman II District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Foy Day Chaplain 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eddie Terry Chief of Staff 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Biel Inspector 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Christopher B Davis Sr District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara Ampong Jr District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Randall Johnston Surgeon 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Francis R Torres District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Curtis Mitchell District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Monceballez District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ann Marie Torrres District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sean Ellis District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reggie Williams District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jorg Kitchen District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melvin Harper District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Cruz Montoya District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jimmie Surles District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael S Caballero District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Cathy Small District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Billy B Guthrie District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Natividad Lopez Jr District Commander 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Norman Macey Immediate Past Cmdr 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Lynn Toomer Commander 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Wayne Cooley Assistant Quartermaster 40.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Larry Sanders Sr Vice Commander 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Larry Velasquez Judge Advocate 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Robert Martinez Jr Vice Commander 5.00
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 No data No data No data No data
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $9,636,954 $8,556,941 $11,582,700 $1,080,013
2022 $6,677,704 $7,212,573 $10,604,149 $-534,869
2021 $9,367,615 $5,511,462 $11,432,362 $3,856,153
2020 $6,579,117 $6,345,390 $7,486,736 $233,727
2020 $6,579,117 $6,345,390 $7,486,736 $233,727
2019 $2,882,770 $2,608,191 $7,064,838 $274,579
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