Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Missouri, operating under the name Dept Of Mo, is located in Independence, MO. The organization was established in 1961. 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 06/2021, Dept Of MO employed 3 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Dept Of MO 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 06/2021, Dept Of MO generated $95.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $72.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.1%) per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3976 MISSION IS TO PROMOTE VETERANS ADVOCACY, HISTORY, EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, ENCOURAGING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR NATIONS MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM AND BY PROMOTING GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ESSAYS REGARDING PATRIOTISM AND THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY ALONG WITH TEACHER ACHIEVEMENT WERE HANDLED BY THE COMMITTE. THE WALL OF HONOR PLAQUES WERE SOLD FOR THE WALL OF HONOR. PATRITISM PENS WERE ALSO HANDED OUT.
MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEALS PROVIDING OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIEVE HELPING OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED. ALSO HELPED MEMBER FAMILIES WITH FINANCIAL HARDSHIP ISSUES. A HOG ROAST BBQWAS HELD FOR THIS FUNCTION.
MEMBER FUNDRAISING INCLUDING MEALS PROVIDED OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIEVE VETERAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED. FUNDS WERE RAISED TO HELP THE FAMILIES IN THIS PROGRAM. BUDDY POPPIES WERE SOLD FOR THIS PURPOSE. FLAGS WERE PLACED IN THE SCHOOLS TO HLP FOSTER PATRIOTISM AMONG THE YOUTH AND SUPPORTING THE YOUTH OF AMERICA. CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS WERE ALSO PROVIDED AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNITY WERE PLACED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Warren Atchinson Quartermaster And Board Membr | OfficerTrustee | 30 | $0 |
Jerry Zevecke Senior & Jr Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Andy Jasson Jr & Sr Vice Pres And Board M | OfficerTrustee | 6 | $0 |
Leon Kelsey Post Commander And Board Memb | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $12,792 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,792 |
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 | $11,117 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $72,009 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $95,918 |
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 | $2,308 |
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 | $11,108 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $844 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,305 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $220 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,882 |
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 | $8,197 |
Insurance | $8,138 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $72,294 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,024 |
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 | $2,198 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $316,996 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $375,218 |
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 | $7,500 |
Total liabilities | $7,500 |
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 | $367,718 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $375,218 |
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Veterans Community Project Kansas City, MO | $14,262,405 | $11,060,934 |
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Amvets Springfield, IL | $604,546 | $3,188,714 |
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Disabled American Veterans Thrift Store Inc Wichita, KS | $839,064 | $1,958,775 |
Welcome Home Inc Columbia, MO | $4,815,089 | $2,743,236 |
American Legion Bloomington, IL | $4,519,203 | $2,240,833 |
Sons Of Confederate Veterans Inc Columbia, TN | $17,474,113 | $2,425,147 |
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