Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois

Organization Overview

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois is located in Carlyle, IL. The organization was established in 1951. 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 06/2022, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois employed 9 individuals. 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 $179.9k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $140.8k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MISSION OF GOLDSMITH-TERRY POST NO. 3523, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS CONSISTS OF VETERANS ADVOCACY, HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, ENCOURAGING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR NATION'S MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM, PROMOTING GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE, ENCOURAGING AMERICA'S YOUTH TO EXCEL IN ATHLETICS, COMMUNITY SERVICE AND ACADEMICS, FACILITATING DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO VETERANS AND SUPPORTING ACTIONS AND ACTIVITIES THAT FURTHER THESE MISSIONS AND PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELL BEING OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE POST FURNISHES GAS AND FOOD FOR A VETERAN-IN-DISTRESS AND THEIR FAMILY APPROXIMATELY FIVE TIMES PER YEAR. FREE FOOD IS OFFERED ON VETERAN'S DAY, EASTER, THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS TO NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. ADDITIONALLY, THREE POST MEMBERS WORK WITH MATTHEW 25 FOOD DISTRIBUTION ONCE A WEEK FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.


ELEVEN MEMBERS PARTICIPATE ON COLOR GUARD FOR FUNERALS FOR VETERANS, MEMBERS AND NON-MEMBERS AS WELL AS FOR CITY EVENTS. CONDUCT MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES FOR 175-200 CITY RESIDENTS. TEN MEMBERS, 3 HRS EACH, PUT FLAGS ON VETERAN'S GRAVES FOR MEMORIAL DAY. SIX MEMBERS, 2 HRS EACH, PUT UP STREET FLAGS FOR THE COMMUNITY ON HOLIDAYS.


THE POST BUILDING HALL IS USED FOR FUNERAL MEALS AND BLOOD DRIVES. THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS HUNTER AND SAFETY CLASSES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND YOUTH. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS A "PATRIOTIC PEN" ESSAY CONTEST FOR JUNIOR HIGH STUDENTS AND A "VOICE OF DEMOCRACY" CONTEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. CUB SCOUTS HOLD MEETINGS AND SPECIAL ACTIVITIES USING POST BUILDING HALL. BOND, CLINTON, MARION, WASHINGTON COUNTIES USE HALL FOR CHRISTMAS GIFT GIVE AWAY PROGRAM AND THE HEAD-START SCHOOL REGISTRATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Todd Schlott
Sr. Vice Comm
$0
Edgar Meskil
Jr V Comm & Adj
$0
Richard Schulte
Commander
$0
Gale Gehrs
Quartermaster
$0
David Beckmann
Trustee
$0
John Barrett
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,748
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,748
Total Program Service Revenue$7,459
Investment income $887
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $11,625
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $7,493
Net Income from Gaming Activities $68,831
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $81,818
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $179,861

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