Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Massachusetts
- Assets
- $365.7k
- Revenue
- $153.5k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Walpole, MA
- Founding
- 06/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 04-2303179
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Massachusetts, operating under the name Post 5188, is located in Walpole, MA. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (W30) the organization is classified as: Military & Veterans Organizations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Post 5188 employed 6 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Post 5188 is a 501(c)(19) and as such, is described as a "Post or Organization of Past or Present Members of the Armed Forces" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Post 5188 generated $153.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $119.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS, TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS.PROCEEDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR BENEFIT, INCLUDING TOWN MONUMENTS, PARADES AND CARE OF TOWN COMMONS AND GRAVEYARDS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS.PROVIDE THE VETERAN COMMUNITY AND TOWN MEETING FACILITIES AND COMRADESHIP TO THE PUBLIC.
PARTICIPATION IN THE VFW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCENTIVES TO STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS AND TO TEACH AMERICAS YOUTH ABOUT PATRIOTISM, SERVICE, HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND INSTITUTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR NATIONS VETERANS IN PRESERVING PEACE. COMMUNITY SPORTING EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE VETERAN AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION.
DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENCE OF TOWN MONUMENTS, PARADES AND TOWN COMMONS AND GRAVEYARDS. TO PROMOTE FLAG EDUCATION AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN MAINTAINING STATE AND NATIONAL VETERANS REHABILITATION AND SERVICE PROGRAMS UTILIZING THE BUDDY POPPY FUND RAISING PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kevin Smiley Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $24,155 |
Michael J Merrigan 3 Year Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Angelo R Palacio 2 Year Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Robert K Kelley Junior Vice Commander | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Steven P Kenney 1 Year Trustee | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Edward J Farrell Quartermastertreasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $264 |
| Fundraising events | $6,042 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,306 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $55 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $9,405 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $6,602 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $131,164 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $153,532 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,733 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $34,517 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $7,401 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,378 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $1,562 |
| Information technology | $744 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,028 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $608 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $140 |
| Insurance | $8,589 |
| All other expenses | $7,830 |
| Total functional expenses | $119,551 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $65,846 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $63,386 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $6,000 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $230,427 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $365,659 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,000 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $364,659 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $365,659 |