Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois is located in Calumet City, IL. The organization was established in 1966. 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. 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 06/2022, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois generated $197.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 46.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $152.9k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 25.3% per year over the past 3 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF VETERANS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS: WITH FUNDS RECEIVED FROM BAR AND GAMING COMMISSIONS, EHINGER BROTHERS VFW 8141 PROVIDES AN 3 ANNUAL PICNICS DURING THE YEAR (MEMBER'S FAMILY PICNIC, VETERAN'S & MEMORIAL DAY CELEBRATIONS).
WEEKLY GAMING NIGHT - EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE EHINGER BROTHERS VFW 8141, WE PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND A PAID GAME NIGHT. WE HOST THIS GAME NIGHT AND PAY A TRINGO GAMING FACILITATOR $175 PER WEEK TO FACILITATE BINGO AND TRIVIA GAMES FOR OUR MEMBER (ALONG WITH PRIZES). THESE GAME NIGHTS ARE FUNDED BY MONEY RECEIVED FROM BAR ACTIVITIES & GAMING COMMISSIONS.
WEEKLY JAM NIGHT - EVERY MONDAY NIGHT AT THE EHINGER BROTHERS VFW 8141, WE PROVIDE A SAFE HAVEN FOR MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ATTEND AN OPEN MIC, KARAOKE, AND LIVE BAND PERFORMANCES. THESE JAM NIGHTS ARE FUNDED BY MONEY RECEIVED FROM BAR ACTIVITIES & GAMING COMMISSIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Dennis Wilhelm Trustee | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
John Aylmer Commander | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Leonard Kulasa Sr Vice Commander | Officer | 7 | $0 |
Jon Peulecke Quartermaster | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Gregory Szafranski Jr Vice Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
Thomas Majzinski Chaplain | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $459 |
Fundraising events | $17,205 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $10,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $7,710 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $35,374 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $54,952 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,074 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $197,573 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $15,586 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,821 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,525 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,274 |
Insurance | $4,788 |
All other expenses | $120,859 |
Total functional expenses | $152,853 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,248 |
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 | $9,632 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $32,498 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $98,378 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | -$252 |
Total liabilities | -$252 |
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 | $98,630 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $98,378 |