Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Kansas, operating under the name VFW White-Donlon-Hagemeister MOH Post 56, is located in Leavenworth, KS. The organization was established in 1997. 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 06/2024, VFW White-Donlon-Hagemeister MOH Post 56 employed 6 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. VFW White-Donlon-Hagemeister MOH Post 56 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 06/2024, VFW White-Donlon-Hagemeister MOH Post 56 generated $171.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 28.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $159.9k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 29.0% 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE VFW HAS SUCCESSFULLY FULFILLED AND CONTINUES TO TO FULFILL ITS MISSION AS STATED IN OUR CONGRESSIONAL CHARTER, "TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; AND TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM." AT THE ORGANIZATIONAL LEVEL WE HAVE ADOPTED MILITARY UNITS, PROVIDING SUPPORT TO THE VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES, IN ADDITION TO SUPPORTING ALL VETERANS AND FAMILIES. THROUGH OUR COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS WE HELP THE HOMELESS AND THEIR SUPPORTING SERVICES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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VFW NATIONAL MILITARY SERVICES THE SUCCESSFUL PROGRAMS OF THE VFW UNMET NEEDS AND THE MILITARY ASSIISTANCE PROGRAM (MAP) THESE INITIATIVES MAKE AN INCREDIBLE DIFFERENCE FOR OUR COMBAT VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES. NATIONALLY OVER 3.5 MILLION IN GRANTS ARE ISSUED TO VETERANS IN NEED.
THE VFW TROOP SUPPORT PROGRAM IS HIGHLIGHTED BY OUR PARTNERSHIPS WITH ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVE COMPONENTS AND NATIONAL GUARD UNITS IN THE GREATER KC METRO AREA WITH THEIR FAMILY READINESS PROGRAMS. EVENTS INCLUDE BUT NOT LIMITED TO RECOGNITIONS CEREMONIES, ORGANIZATIONAL DAY ACTIVITIES, WELCOME HOME FROM DEPLOYMENTS AND SUPPORT OF GOLD STAR FAMILIES.
THE VFW COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS ENCOMPASS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FOR MIDDLE THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL YOUTHS THROUGH VOICE OF DEMOCRACY (VOD) AND PATRIOTS PEN (PP). WE ALSO RECOGNIZE EXCELLENCE IN SCOUTING, TEACHING AND LAW ENFORCEMENT THROUGH OUR SCOUTING, TEACHER AND LEO OF THE YEAR PROGRAMS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard Caya Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Jamie Cox Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Henry Sipple Quartermaster | Officer | 30 | $0 |
John Orrick Junior Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Lynn Rolf Jr Trustee | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Angela Keeling Adjutant | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $10,282 |
Fundraising events | $10,925 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $40,313 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $61,520 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $31 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $1,950 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $33,390 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $74,477 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $171,368 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,200 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $7,843 |
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 | $33,827 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $14,925 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $75 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $200 |
Office expenses | $5,347 |
Information technology | $24 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $17,387 |
Travel | $89 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $185 |
Interest | $31 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $5,615 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $159,900 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $33,918 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $12,630 |
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 | $243,003 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $289,551 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,505 |
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 | $12,250 |
Total liabilities | $18,755 |
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 | $270,796 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $289,551 |