Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Michigan, operating under the name Vfw Post 446, is located in Muskegon, MI. 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. Vfw Post 446 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 12/2018, Vfw Post 446 generated $81.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.5k during the year ending 12/2018. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.2%) per year over the past 4 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
2018
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A CLUB WHERE VETERANS CAN MEET ON A REGULAR BASIS AND CARRY OUT THE MISSION OF HELPING THE LESS FORTUNATE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES COPE WITH THE HARDSHIPS OF LIFE AND EXTEND THEIR HELPING HANDS TO THE NEEDY PEOPLE IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CHARITY TICKETS TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR NEEDY VETERANS
CANTEEN INCOME TO PROVIDE FUNDS FOR NEEDY VETERANS
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gary White Senior Vice | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Morton Clark Junior Vice | Officer | 8 | $0 |
Carl Kuyzk Commander | Officer | 12 | $0 |
John Sorenson Quartermaster | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Edward Black Judge Advocate | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Terry Kroll Service Officer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $910 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,521 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,431 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $77,038 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $291 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $80,960 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $100 |
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 | $900 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $282 |
Office expenses | $287 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $565 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $508 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $467 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $971 |
Insurance | $1,766 |
All other expenses | $420 |
Total functional expenses | $29,542 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $67,658 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | -$1,156 |
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 | $56,399 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $122,901 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total net assets or fund balances | $122,901 |
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