Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $50.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Madison, WI
- Founding
- 05/1973
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 39-0677613
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1973. 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 06/2023, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin employed 10 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin 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 06/2023, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES. THESE OBJECTIVES ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL ENEMIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS MAINTAINS COOPERATION AND COORDINATION OF EFFORTS BETWEEN ALL POSTS WITHIN WISCONSIN AND CARRIES OUT NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT ORDERS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES.
THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PUBLISHES A NEWSLETTER TO INFORM ITS MEMBERS OF CURRENT EVENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED TO APPROXIMATELY 23,996 MEMBERS.
THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AWARDED $97,698 IN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO 64 VETERANS, $1,548 IN AWARDS TO 3 TEACHERS, $11,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS TO 19 RECIPIENTS, $2,750 IN EMERGENCY DISASTER RELIEF TO 3 VETERANS, $6,000 IN FUNDS FOR CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR CHILDREN IN IRON MOUNTAIN, $6,215 IN ESSAY AWARDS TO 7 RECIPIENTS, $1,220 IN TOP POPPY DISPLAY AWARDS TO 21 RECIPIENTS, AND $1,200 IN AWARDS TO 4 SCOUTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Green State Adjutant (thru September) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $79,192 |
Thomas Heath State Quartermaster | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $93,200 |
Adam Wallace State Adjutant (from Sept)/judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $26,740 |
Michele Rathke State Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Cory Geisler Immediate Past Dept Commander | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ronald Ramos State Sr Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $17,486 |
| Related organizations | $31,258 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $399,346 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $448,090 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $404,093 |
| Investment income | $13,329 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,734 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $157,710 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $3,609 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,117,792 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $83,171 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $127,631 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $191,316 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $308,772 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,384 |
| Other employee benefits | $12,002 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,529 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,565 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,035 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,529 |
| Advertising and promotion | $73,684 |
| Office expenses | $71,363 |
| Information technology | $1,866 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,627 |
| Travel | $125,671 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $92,415 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $8,360 |
| Insurance | $3,185 |
| All other expenses | $14,507 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,343,975 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $152,331 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $425,496 |
| 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 | $6,821 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $386,163 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $279,767 |
| Investments—other securities | $50 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $260,113 |
| Total assets | $1,510,741 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $13,242 |
| 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 | $15,850 |
| Total liabilities | $29,092 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $915,270 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $566,379 |
| 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 | $1,510,741 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Wisconsin has awarded $50,991 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WISCONSIN VFW FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR VETERANS FUND | $34,328 |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION PURPOSE: MIA PROJECT | $16,663 |