Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Missouri, operating under the name Blue Ridge Memorial Post 9997, is located in Kansas City, MO. The organization was established in 1967. 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, Blue Ridge Memorial Post 9997 employed 4 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Blue Ridge Memorial Post 9997 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, Blue Ridge Memorial Post 9997 generated $89.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $63.6k during the year ending 06/2022. 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
VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS POST 9997 MISSION IS TO PROMOTE VETERANS ADVOCACY, HISTORY, EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, ENCOURAGING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR NATIONAL MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM AND TO PROMOTE GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE POST PROVIDED NON PROFIT FUNDS FOR THOSE IN NEED. RECIPIENTS WERE: CHAIN OF HOPE, JOETTAS MEALS, DELLA LAMB, HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS, ST MICHAELS, SHEFFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD COMMISSION AND THE MO VFW VETERAN SERVICE OFFICER FUND.
THE POST PROVIDED NON PROFIT FUNDS FOR THOSE IN NEED. RECIPIENTS WERE:VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WINNER, PATRIOTS PEN, BUDDY POPPY FUND, PARKVIEW HEALTHCARE, COMMUNITY MEMBER ASSISTANCE, KC COMMUNITY GARDENS AND THE KCMO FIRE DEPARTMENT. ALSO HELPED WITH UTILITES AND MEDICAL BILLS AS NEEDED.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ryan M Martinez 2 Year Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Bobby L Benedict 1 Year Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
John Chacon 3 Year Trustee | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Barry Brightwell Commander | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Roberts A Williams Junior Vice Commander | Officer | 5 | $0 |
James G Kipper Quartermaster | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $465 |
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 | $465 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,024 |
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 | $35,383 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $49,576 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $89,448 |
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 | $4,024 |
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 | $7,920 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $772 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,247 |
Office expenses | $11,099 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $26,662 |
Travel | $953 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $200 |
Insurance | $7,570 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $63,634 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,009 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,846 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $39,855 |
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 |
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 | $39,855 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $39,855 |