Korean War Veterans Association Inc

Organization Overview

Korean War Veterans Association Inc is located in Charleston, IL. The organization was established in 2014. 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. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Korean War Veterans Association Inc 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 12/2021, Korean War Veterans Association Inc generated $273.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $302.2k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.4%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

ORGANIZED AS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A CONTINUING INTEREST IN THE WELFARE OF KOREAN WAR AND KOREAN DEFENSE VETERANS , THEIR FAMILIES, AND TO MAINTAIN A VOICE IN VETERANS AFFAIRS. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE HISTORY OF

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OUR MAGAZINE PUBLICATION IS USED TO INFORM THE MEMBERSHIP OF VARIOUS MONUMENTS AND MEMORIALS ESTABLISHED EACH YEAR BY OUR CHARTERED DEPARTMENTS AND CHAPTERS AND MEMORIAL SERVICES CONDUCTED BY THEM IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SERVED IN THE KOREAN WAR. MANY ARTICLES, PICTURES, AND RELATED STORIES ABOUT OUR MEMBERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE WAR ARE INCLUDED. REPORTS ARE ALSO PUBLISHED ON THE TELL-AMERICA PROJECT WHERE MEMBERS MAKE PRESENTATIONS TO STUDENTS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS ABOUT THE WAR AND IT'S PURPOSE. ALL BOARD AND MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES ARE ALSO PUBLISHED. RESUMES OF ELECTION MEMBERS AND ELECTION RESULTS ARE ALSO DISCLOSED TO THE MEMBERSHIP. THE MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES A YEAR AND MAILED TO ALL MEMBERS.


OUR ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP OFFICE AND WEBSITE THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO OUR MEMBERS AND LOCAL CHAPTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THIS SUPPORT ENABLES OUR MEMBERS AND CHAPTERS TO CARRY OUT OUR MISSION THAT IS STATED AT PART III, LINE 1 ABOVE.


THE NATIONAL OFFICERS ARE REQUIRED TO BE IN ATTENDANCE AT MANY FUNCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE FUNCTIONS INCLUDE; BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETINGS, ANNUAL ASSOCIATION MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS, AND VETERANS DAY CEREMONIES AT THE NATIONAL CAPITAL OR THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THE ORGANIZATION REIMBURSES ALL TRAVEL EXPENSES TO THESE VARIOUS MANDATORY FUNCTIONS FOR THE OFFICERS. FULFILLMENT OF OUR CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER REQUIRES THAT AN ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT BE COMPLETED AND THE REPORT OF ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION BE PRESENTED TO CONGRESS. AS REQUIRED BY THE IRS, A MEMBERSHIP OFFICE MUST BE MAINTAINED FOR RECORDKEEPING PURPOSES AND FUND RAISING ACTIVITIES.


THE ASSOCIATION HAS A SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. THEY SELECT DIRECT DESCENDANTS OF KOREAN WAR AND KOREAN DEFENSE VETERANS TO RECEIVE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. THE STUDENTS MUST BE AT LEAST A HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR PLANNING TO ATTEND A COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY WHO DEMOSTRATES AN AFFINITY TOWARDS THE KOREAN WAR AND DEFENSE VETERANS AND A DESIRE TO LEARN ND UNDERSTAND THE LEGACY OF THE KOREAN WAR AND KOREAN DEFENSE VETERANS. THE ASSOCIATION AWARDS 10 SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000 EACH.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$113,877
Fundraising events$84,688
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$36,655
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$235,220
Total Program Service Revenue$9,625
Investment income $28,759
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $273,604

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Korean War Veterans Association Inc has recieved totaling $100.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Barton And Shirley Weisman Foundation Inc

Boca Raton, FL

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE WELFARE OF KOREAN WAR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES

$100
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