Military Order Of The World Wars Inc

Organization Overview

Military Order Of The World Wars Inc is located in Alexandria, VA. The organization was established in 1955. 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, Military Order Of The World Wars Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Military Order Of The World Wars Inc 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, Military Order Of The World Wars Inc generated $474.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $929.1k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS SERVES OUR NATION AND LOCAL COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP, PATRIOTISM, YOUTH LEADERSHIP, MILITARY AND PUBLIC SERVICE, VETERAN SUPPORT, AND STRONG NATIONAL SECURITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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1. THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS (MOWW) WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1919. MOWW SERVES AMERICAS YOUTH BY HOSTING YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE (YLC) PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATESMANY AT LITTLE OR NO COST TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ATTENDING. THESE STUDENTS RECEIVE PATRIOTIC EDUCATION ON LEADERSHIP IN A FREE SOCIETY, FREE ENTERPRISE SYSTEM CONCEPTS, PRINCIPLES OF DEMOCRACY, THE CONSTITUTION AND BILL OF RIGHTS, AND CIVIC RESPONSIBILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH PRESERVING AMERICAN RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS. STUDENTS ALSO DEVELOP SPEAKING, WRITING AND LEADERSHIP SKILLS, WHICH CONTRIBUTES TO THEM BEING BETTER CITIZENS AND FUTURE LEADERS. MOWW ALSO SPONSORS AWARDS PROGRAMS FOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) AND JUNIOR ROTC CADETS (JROTC), THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (BSA) AND THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA (GS-USA). ADDITIONALLY, MOWW FORMALLY HONORS THOSE WHO EXCEL IN THE NATIONAL SECURITY, HOMELAND SECURITY, AND LAW AND ORDER ARENAS. FINALLY, MOWW HOSTS MASSING OF COLORS CEREMONIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLAG DAY, THE FOURTH OF JULY, MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY. MOWW DOES THESE THINGS AND MORE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MANY ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE PERSHING RIFLES GROUP, THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PERSHING RIFLES, ROTC AND JUNIOR ROTC ELEMENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES, THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA, THE NATIONAL SOJOURNERS, AND THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION.2. MOWW CONDUCTED 16 YOUTH LEADERSHIP CONFERENCES FOR 862 STUDENTS AND 15 YOUTH LEADERSHIP SEMINARS FOR 334 STUDENTS.3. MOWW SPONSORS AWARDS PROGRAMS FOR RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (ROTC) AND JUNIOR ROTC CADETS, AND RECOGNITION PROGRAMS FOR THE BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA AND THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA. THE FOLLOWING AWARDS WERE PRESENTED DURING THE YEAR; 661 ROTC AWARDS, 1851 JROTC AWARDS, 661 GSUSA AWARDS AND 1292 BSA AWARDS WERE PRESENTED DURING THE YEAR.4. MOWW HOSTS MASSING OF COLORS CEREMONIES IN CONJUNCTION WITH FLAG DAY, THE FOURTH OF JULY, MEMORIAL DAY AND VETERANS DAY AND SPONSORS VARIOUS VETERANS PROGRAMS. THE ORDER HELD TWENTY (20) MASSING OF COLORS CEREMONIES DURING THE YEAR.5. MOWW FORMALLY CONDUCTED 987 OUTREACH EVENTS HONORING VETERANS, PUBLIC SERVANTS INVOLVED IN NATIONAL AND HOMELAND SECURITY, AS WELL AS PUBLIC SAFETY LAW AND ORDER PROFESSIONALS.6. THE ORDER PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH A SUBSCRIPTION OF THE MOWW MAGAZINE, "OFFICER REVIEW". THE OFFICER REVIEW WAS PUBLISHED SIX TIMES DURING THE YEAR AND DISTRIBUTED TO 5400 READERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Col Michael Farrell
Chief Of Staff
$162,000
Bg Victor S Perez
Chair, Excom
$0
Capt Edward W Gantt
Director, Excom
$0
Lt Col Gary O Engen
Director, Excom
$0
Capt Deborah A Dombeck
Director, Excom
$0
Cdr George T Parsons
Director, Excom
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$23,200
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $49,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$305,992
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$378,192
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $272,569
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$205,783
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $29,523
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $474,501

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