Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Springfield, IL
- Founding
- 05/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 36-1911490
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois is located in Springfield, IL. The organization was established in 1964. 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 06/2024, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois employed 13 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois 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 06/2024, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.2%) per year over the past 8 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF THE DEAD; AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE. THE SERVICE OFFICE IS CO-LOCATED WITH THE VA REGIONAL OFFICE IN CHICAGO. THE SERVICE OFFICE WORKS TOGETHER WITH FIELD OFFICES OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND VFW POST SERVICE OFFICERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE OFFICE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS WITHOUT REGARD TO ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP STATUS OR ERA OF SERVICE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST.
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO VETERANS BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, INITIATING COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING RECOGNITION AWARDS, OFFERING REMEMBERANCE SERVICES, AND ISSUING A QUARTERLY NEWSPAPER.
THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAM. THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN REGARDS TO A DEMOCRATIC AND PATRIOTIC-THEMED ESSAY. ESSAYS ARE THEN CHOSEN FOR SPECIAL RECOGNITION VIA AN AWARDS BANQUET AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Maurice Bridges Sr State Commander | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Eugene Blackwell State Sr. Vice Commande | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Rob Bailey State Jr. Vice Commande | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Joe Bartley State Adjutant-Quarte | Trustee | 40 | $56,298 |
Gary Holmes Chaplain | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Ryan Higginbotham Surgeon | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $231,596 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $308,651 |
| Government grants | $100,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $369,147 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,009,394 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,407 |
| Investment income | $105,831 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $6,422 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,793 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $1,435 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $7,850 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,815 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,164,947 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $32,124 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $56,298 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $452,725 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,053 |
| Other employee benefits | $35,692 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,653 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $26,744 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,903 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,425 |
| Office expenses | $132,119 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,974 |
| Travel | $35,235 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $77,464 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,291 |
| Insurance | $13,703 |
| All other expenses | $74,135 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,358,372 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,192 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $22,323 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $13,702 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $406,440 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,876,088 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $476,090 |
| Total assets | $2,946,835 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,953 |
| 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 | $12,898 |
| Total liabilities | $54,851 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,965,075 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $926,909 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,946,835 |