Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Kansas, operating under the name Philip Billard Post 1650, is located in Topeka, KS. The organization was established in 1946. 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 12/2023, Philip Billard Post 1650 employed 10 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Philip Billard Post 1650 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 12/2023, Philip Billard Post 1650 generated $255.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $180.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 5 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:
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VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION; TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM. THE VFW SPONSORS MORE THAN 500 SERVICE PROJECTS AND DONATES OVER 8,000 HOURS ANNUALLY TO SERVE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITES FOR MEMBERS. 655 MEMBERS. SPONSOR PROGRAMS AND EVENTS FOR MILITARY HOLIDAYS AND ITEMS OF INTEREST TO OUR VERTANS. MONITOR LEGISLATION FOR ETERANS RIGHTS, PRINT AND MAIL INFORMATIVE NEWSLETTER, PROVIDE CANTEEN FACILITIES AND ENTERTAINMENT, HONOR FALLEN COMRADES WITH MILITARY HONORS, DECORATE CEMETERIES WITH AMERICAN FLAGS. VETERANS PROGRAMS AND EVENTS, DISTRCT, STATE AND NATIONAL CONVENTION PARTICIPATION
SUPPORT OF VETERANS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES. WE VOLUNTEER IN MANY ASPECTS TO ASSIST ALL VETERANS, MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS SCUH AS ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITY BILLS, CHILD CARE, FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD GOODS AND TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES. WE PROVIDE MILITARY HONORS AND FUNERAL DINNERS FOR NON-MEMBER VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. PROVIDE MEETING SPACE FOR OTHER VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, FAMILY READINESS GROUPS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEERS. MEMBERS CONDUCT MANY ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTEER MANY HOURS IN SERVICE OF YOUTH ACTIVITIES, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, JROTC RECOGNITION, HOSPITALS AND CHARITABL ORGANIZATIONS, HOMELESS SHLTERS, PROGRAMS, PARADES AND EVENTS. SPEAKING AT SCHOOLS ABOUT VETERANS EXPERIENCES
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gene Bucheister Trustee | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Angela Gray Trustee | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
David Tinsley Service Officer | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Daniel Watchouse Post Adjutant | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Arthur Brennan Chaplin | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Billy Reid Post Jr Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,931 |
Fundraising events | $12,035 |
Related organizations | $1,050 |
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 | $16,016 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $846 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $2,410 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $165,196 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $70,819 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $255,287 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,194 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,313 |
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 | $81,895 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,841 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $360 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $50,318 |
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 | $1,219 |
Insurance | $10,744 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $180,092 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $193,191 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $70,848 |
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 | $43,774 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $150,012 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $23,718 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $481,543 |
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 | $481,543 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $481,543 |