VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

EIN: 916010610

SEATTLE, WA

Total Revenue
$103,837
Total Expenses
$93,645
Total Assets
$1,302,709
Net Assets
$1,302,517
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1947
Legal Domicile
WA
Principal Officer
JOSEPH MESA
Phone
2067828618
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, founded in 1947, is a small nonprofit that reported $104K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 26% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $94K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

VFW'S MISSION IS TO "HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING" THROUGH VETERANS' SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

RELIEF: VETERANS IN IMMEDIATE NEED ARE SCREENED, AND EVALUATED BY A DESIGNATED STAFF AND FUNDS ARE DISPERSED IF REQUIRED AND WITHIN ALLOWED LIMITS. IF A REFERRAL IS APPROPRIATE, COORDINATION OCCURS...

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RELIEF: VETERANS IN IMMEDIATE NEED ARE SCREENED, AND EVALUATED BY A DESIGNATED STAFF AND FUNDS ARE DISPERSED IF REQUIRED AND WITHIN ALLOWED LIMITS. IF A REFERRAL IS APPROPRIATE, COORDINATION OCCURS AND A WARM HANDOFF IS EXECUTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY.

Program 2

VETERAN SERVICES: THIS LOCAL VFW POST, ON AVERAGE, ASSISTS OVER 100 VETERANS PER YEAR IN PURSUIT OF JUST ADJUDICATION OF THEIR VETERANS AFFAIRS CLAIMS RELATED TO THEIR TIME IN SERVICE. THE VA SYSTEM...

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VETERAN SERVICES: THIS LOCAL VFW POST, ON AVERAGE, ASSISTS OVER 100 VETERANS PER YEAR IN PURSUIT OF JUST ADJUDICATION OF THEIR VETERANS AFFAIRS CLAIMS RELATED TO THEIR TIME IN SERVICE. THE VA SYSTEM IS A VAST BUREAUCRATIC EDIFICE REQUIRING ASSISTANCE TO SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVE APPROPRIATE BENEFITS. MANY VETERANS MISS OUT ON APPROPRIATED SERVICES OR COMPENSATION DUE TO THE LABYRINTHIAN NATURE OF THE SYSTEM. THE VFW POST PROVIDES THESE SERVICES FREE OF COST TO THE VETERAN AND EVEN DEPENDENTS OF THE VETERAN. THIS SERVICE AMOUNTS TO THOUSANDS OF HOURS THE POST MUST INVEST IN REMEDY, FROM A DEDICATED SERVICE OFFICER TO FACILITIES AND OTHER COSTS.

Program 3

COMMUNITY SERVICE: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MEMBERS OF THE POST ENGAGE IN SERVICE EVENTS OF VARIOUS TYPES. THE SIMPLEST BEING QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVES. THE POST IS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY HOSTING A...

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COMMUNITY SERVICE: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MEMBERS OF THE POST ENGAGE IN SERVICE EVENTS OF VARIOUS TYPES. THE SIMPLEST BEING QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVES. THE POST IS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY HOSTING A LIBRARY CONTAINING NEARLY ONE THOUSAND BOOKS WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES OF WAR AND ITS EFFECTS ON THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE. THESE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR LOAN. DISCUSSIONS OF THE TEXTS ARE POSSIBLE WITH COORDINATION. THE POST ALSO HOSTS MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS, PROVIDING A LOW COST SPACE IN BALLARD, THIS ALSO HELPS FUND POST PROGRAM SERVICES. THE POST IS ALSO INCREASING ITS PRESENCE IN BALLARD FREMONT PROVIDING PRACTICAL SERVICES WHERE THE NEED IS HIGHLIGHTED AND OUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $37,511
Program Service Revenue $1,610
Investment Income $35,616
Other Revenue $29,100
TOTAL REVENUE $103,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $17,683
Salaries & Benefits $6,569
Fundraising Expenses $6,157
Other Expenses $69,393
TOTAL EXPENSES $93,645

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $103,837 $82,210 +0.3%
Expenses $93,645 $78,785 +0.2%
Net Income $10,192 $3,425 +2.0%
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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
10
Independent Members
30
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

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
10
$0
Total Directors
0
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
HAROLD C HAMILTON JR QUARTERMASTE 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GAIL ENGLER HOUSE COMMIT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALYSON TEETER COMMANDER 30.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
MARK ENGLISH SR VICE COMM 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
RUSS SELIG HOUSE COMMIT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GABE WETZEL JR VICE COMM 5.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
SHENNAE CURTIS ADJUTANT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH MESA SERVICE OFFI 20.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LEHMAN HOUSE COMMIT 2.00
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JOE FITZGERALD CHAPLAIN 2.00
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
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $103,837 $93,645 $1,302,709 $10,192
2022 $82,210 $78,785 $1,210,968 $3,425
2021 $85,461 $62,485 $1,423,550 $22,976
2020 $105,980 $70,148 $1,331,685 $35,832
2019 $73,014 $149,859 $1,273,790 $-76,845
2018 $107,157 $97,939 $1,323,854 $9,218
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