Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Indiana, operating under the name Vfw Post 8972, is located in Bremen, IN. The organization was established in 1947. 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 06/2021, Vfw Post 8972 employed 4 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Vfw Post 8972 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 06/2021, Vfw Post 8972 generated $114.3k 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 (6.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $69.5k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR VETERANS AND PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LARGEST EXPENSES ARE FROM WAGE AND OCCUPANCY. THESE ARE THE PRIMARY COSTS OF MAINTAINING OUR FACILITIES AND MANAGING CANTEEN TO PROVIDE SUPPORT AND RECREATION FOR OUR VETERANS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Brian Shumaker Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Ben Yeo Trustee | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Leroy Anderson Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Clint Town Sr Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Ronald E Knisley Quartermaster | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $26,279 |
Investment income | $40 |
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 | $46,689 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $41,187 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $114,342 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $555 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,841 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $1,208 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,237 |
Fees for services: Legal | $379 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $9,047 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $5,018 |
Office expenses | $2,125 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,449 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $39 |
Interest | $3,535 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,979 |
Insurance | $3,046 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $69,458 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $54,052 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $2,000 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $242,118 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,437 |
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 | $47,713 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $51,150 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $190,968 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Indiana has recieved totaling $20,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Marshall County Community Plymouth, IN PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $10,000 |
Marshall County Community Plymouth, IN PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
American Legion Auxiliary Indianapolis, IN | $53,756,323 | $11,649,453 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Auxillary Kansas City, MO | $115,995,007 | $13,500,016 |
Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
American Legion Auxiliary Bowling Green, KY | $99,496 | $4,500,725 |
Disabled American Veterans Paid Time Off Plan And Tr Erlanger, KY | $4,127,164 | $2,957,196 |
American Legion Indianapolis, IN | $6,888,018 | $3,332,697 |
Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
American Legion Portage, WI | $4,372,734 | $2,507,173 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The Us Dept Of Kentucky Vine Grove, KY | $282,308 | $1,502,516 |
Operation Support Our Troops - America Inc Naperville, IL | $995,272 | $1,019,373 |