VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA

EIN: 940955210

ELK GROVE, CA

Total Revenue
$2,041,131
Total Expenses
$1,699,742
Total Assets
$14,685,556
Net Assets
$14,444,387
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1937
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
DEBORAH JOHNSON
Phone
9165098712
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA, founded in 1937, is a community nonprofit that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 34% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $341K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROVIDE FOR THE SOCIAL WELL BEING OF VETERANS OF THE VARIOUS BRANCHES OF THE ARMED FORCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA WHO HAVE SERVED IN A FOREIGN WAR.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $553,256 Revenue: $520,660

VFW SERVICE DEPARTMENT - THE VFW SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXISTS TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN DEALING WITH THE VA CLAIMS PROCESS. VFW SERVICE OFFICERS ARE TRAINED EXPERTS, HELPING VETERANS...

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VFW SERVICE DEPARTMENT - THE VFW SERVICE DEPARTMENT EXISTS TO ASSIST VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN DEALING WITH THE VA CLAIMS PROCESS. VFW SERVICE OFFICERS ARE TRAINED EXPERTS, HELPING VETERANS DEVELOP THEIR CASE WITH EASE BY REVIEWING AND APPLYING CURRENT LAW, PERTINENT LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND MEDICAL HISTORIES. AS SKILLED PROFESSIONALS, THEY ASSIST IN FILING FOR DISABILITY COMPENSATION, REHABILITATION AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PENSION AND DEATH BENEFITS, AND EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Program 2
Expenses: $329,261

MEMBER AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - VFW IS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED VOICES IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND WITHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ACROSS AMERICA. VFW ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE FOR OUR NATION'S VETERANS...

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MEMBER AND LEGISLATIVE ADVOCACY - VFW IS ONE OF THE MOST RESPECTED VOICES IN WASHINGTON, D.C., AND WITHIN LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ACROSS AMERICA. VFW ADVOCATES FOR JUSTICE FOR OUR NATION'S VETERANS, SERVICE MEMBERS AND MILITARY FAMILIES ON AN ARRAY OF ISSUES AND CONTINUE TO BE THE VOICE FOR VETERANS EVERYWHERE. VFW CONSISTENTLY MONITOR VETERANS' EXPERIENCES WITH THE VA HEALTH CARE SYSTEM AND DELIVER VETERANS' FEEDBACK DIRECTLY TO VA OFFICIALS IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT NEW PROGRAMS AND METHODS TO ENSURE AMERICA'S VETERANS RECEIVE THE TOP-QUALITY CARE THEY DESERVE. VFW ENSURES WOMEN VETERANS RECEIVE BENEFITS AND SERVICES THAT HONOR THEIR BRAVE MILITARY SERVICE. WITH THE STEADY INCREASE OF WOMEN WEARING OUR NATION'S UNIFORM, IT HAS NEVER BEEN MORE IMPORTANT TO ENSURE WOMEN VETERANS HAVE A VA THAT IS READY AND ABLE TO CARE FOR THEM, SO THIS HAS BEEN A TOP PRIORITY. VFW'S ACTION CORPS IS THE VFW'S GRASSROOTS LOBBYING EFFORT. LOCATED IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE GLOBE, THIS GROUP WORKS TO INFORM AND EDUCATE VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS ON THE INITIATIVES AND POLICIES THAT AFFECT THEM AND TAKE THE VOICE OF VETERANS TO LOCAL, STATE AND NATIONAL LAWMAKERS. IT REGULARLY TESTIFIES BEFORE CONGRESS, MEETS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS AND RALLIES THE NATIONAL NETWORK OF VFW MEMBERS AND PATRIOTIC SUPPORTERS TO ENSURE LAWMAKERS PUT VETERANS FIRST.

Program 3
Expenses: $158,339

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/RECOGNITION - THE PURPOSE OF THE VFW COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS IS TWO-FOLD. FIRST AND FOREMOST, AS AN ORGANIZATION OF WARTIME VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES, THE...

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COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES/RECOGNITION - THE PURPOSE OF THE VFW COMMUNITY ACTIVITY AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS IS TWO-FOLD. FIRST AND FOREMOST, AS AN ORGANIZATION OF WARTIME VETERANS AND THEIR SPOUSES, THE VFW AND ITS AUXILIARY UNDERSTAND THE NEED TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THOSE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE PERFORMED ABOVE AND BEYOND THEIR PEERS AND OFFERS SEVERAL SPECIAL PROJECTS AWARDS. THESE INCLUDE AMERICANISM, POW/MIA, VOLUNTEER RECOGNITION, COMMUNITY SERVICE, AWARDS AND RECOGNITION. VFW'S OLDEST AND PERHAPS MOST HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM IS THE VFW "BUDDY POPPY" PROGRAM. VFW IN THE CLASSROOM PROGRAMS REGULARLY PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH RARE INSIGHT INTO THE GREAT SACRIFICES OUR SERVICE MEMBERS MAKE TO MAINTAIN FREEDOM. TEACHER OF THE YEAR PROGRAMS RECOGNIZE EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS, ONE EACH FROM THE ELEMENTARY, JUNIOR HIGH AND HIGH SCHOOL LEVELS FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING COMMITMENT TO TEACH AMERICANISM AND INSTILL PATRIOTISM IN THEIR STUDENTS. EACH YEAR, THE VFW SELECTS EMERGENCY MEDICAL TECHNICIANS (SERVICES), LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND FIREFIGHTER PERSONNEL TO RECEIVE VFW PUBLIC SERVANT AWARDS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,056,050
Program Service Revenue $504,451
Investment Income $464,421
Other Revenue $16,209
TOTAL REVENUE $2,041,131

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $364,952
Salaries & Benefits $508,513
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,087,871
Other Expenses $826,277
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,699,742

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $2,041,131 $3,115,739 -0.3%
Expenses $1,699,742 $1,666,696 +0.0%
Net Income $341,389 $1,449,043 -0.8%
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
28
Independent Members
24
Employees
10
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
6
$179,064
Total Directors
28
$179,064
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RODGER MEIER SECRETARY/TREASURER (THRU 01/2025 ) 40.00
Officer Director
$105,000 $5,200 $110,200
ANDREW MILLER TREASURER (AS OF 02/2025) 40.00
Officer Director
$4,614 $0 $4,614
PATRICIA WERNER SECRETARY (AS OF 02/2025) 40.00
Officer Director
$39,250 $0 $39,250
TIMOTHY BRYANT IMMEDIATE PAST STATE COMMANDER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBORAH JOHNSON VFW COMMANDER 5.00
Officer Director
$25,000 $0 $25,000
DAVID KUTA VFW SR. VICE COMMANDER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA JANSEN VFW JR. VICE COMMANDER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK CORREA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAWN NAPIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIEL JENNINGS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT HERNANDEZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL CROY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHUCK COURNYEA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LOERA DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN CURTIN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AARON RASMUSSEN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JACK NAPIER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DIGIORDANO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DARROL PRILL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICK LINARES DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY CALDERON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARCIA KUEHL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENNY LINDBERG DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAUL BARRAGAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWIN ALLERT DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL GILMORE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES REILLY DIRECTOR 1.00
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 $2,041,131 $1,699,742 $14,685,556 $341,389
2024 $3,115,739 $1,666,696 $13,876,824 $1,449,043
2023 $3,493,698 $1,397,722 $11,827,079 $2,095,976
2022 $2,327,059 $1,074,135 $9,428,512 $1,252,924
2021 $1,959,863 $1,468,132 $9,094,625 $491,731
2020 $2,497,391 $1,354,511 $8,646,231 $1,142,880
2019 $6,082,303 $1,386,061 $7,360,120 $4,696,242
2018 $1,710,401 $1,709,880 $2,750,945 $521
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