Amvets is located in Wheeling, IL. The organization was established in 1945. 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 subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Amvets 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 05/2024, Amvets generated $66.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $45.1k during the year ending 05/2024. 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
SUPPORT VETERANS BY PROVIDING VENUES FOR SOCIALIZING OF VETERANS WITH VETERANS AND VETERAN SERVICE AND RELATED COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE ORGANIZE MANY MEMBERSHIP FUNCTIONS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WHICH ENCOURAGES THE SOCIALIZATION OF VETERANS WITH VETERANS AND PROMOTES & STRENGTHENS COMRADESHIP AMONG VETERANS. ESTIMATED BENEFICIARIES 400
WE MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO OUR AFFILIATE - PHILLIP CARPENTER POST 66 BUILDING CORPORATION TO ENSURE THE FINANCIAL STABILITY OF THE FACILITY INWHICH OUR MEMBERS MEET SOCIALLY AND PLAN COMMUNITY EVENTS. ESTIMATED BENEFIARIES 400.
WE ORGANIZE AND CONDUCT AN ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PARADE FOR THE CITY OF WHEELING IL. ESTIMATED BENEFICIARIES 10,000 WE ORGANIZE AN ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DAY FOR SAILORS FROM GREAT LAKES TRAINING CENTER. ESTIMATED BENEFICIARIES 40 WE MAKE DIRECT MONEY CONTRIBUTIONS TO COMMUNITY AND NATIONAL NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Neilson Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kenneth Thomson Sr Vice Cmdrfinance | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Thomas Zimmerman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Daniel Pawlak Chaplain | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
John Degroot Judge Advocate | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
James Gorny Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,177 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,850 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,027 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $7,548 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $19,190 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $4,611 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $31,035 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $230 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $66,641 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $36,797 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,527 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $342 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $310 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $929 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $45,085 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $30,086 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $325,683 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $355,769 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $796 |
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 | $796 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $331,316 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $23,657 |
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 | $355,769 |
Over the last fiscal year, Amvets has awarded $35,615 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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PHILLIP CARPENTER POST 66 PURPOSE: Support Veteran Organizati | $30,515 |
UNION LEAGUE BOYS AND GIRL PURPOSE: Support | $5,100 |