Veterans Of Foriegn Wars Of The United States Dept Of Mississippi is located in Clarksdale, MS. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (Z99) the organization is classified as: Unknown, under the broad grouping of Unknown and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Of Foriegn Wars Of The United States Dept Of Mississippi is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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VFW'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY AND TO ASSIST DISABLED AND NEEDY WAR VETERANS AND MEMBERS OF THE US ARMED FORCES, THEIR DEPENDENTS, WIDOWS & ORPHANS OF DECEASED VETERANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO CHILDREN & GRANDCHILDREN OF MEMBERS. THIS PROGRAM IS CONDUCTED TO HELP MEET EDUCATIONAL NEEDS FOR FAMILY MEMBERS OF VETERANS. $500 SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED FOR EACH SEMESTER TO EACH RECIPIENT ANNUALLY. A MEMBER OF THE ORGANIZATION USUALLY AWARDS THE SCHOLARSHIP AT THE RECIPIENT'S HIGH SCHOOL ON AWARDS DAY. THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE PUBLICIZED IN THE LOCAL NEWSPAPER.COVID HAS IMPACTED THE ABILITY TO AWARD SCHOLARSHIPS. NO INCOME SOURCE WAS AVAILABLE TO FUND THE AWARDS DURING THE YEAR DUE TO RESTRICTIONS ON HOLDING EVENTS AND BINGO.
PROGRAMS TO ASSIST DISABLED AND NEED WAR VETERANS: MEMBERS PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS BY GIVING TRANSPORTATION TO PHYSICIANS OFFICES AND HOSPITALS. MEMBERS VISIT HOSPITALIZED VETERANS OR MEMBERS OF THE U.S. ARMED FORCES. DONATIONS ARE MADE TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO NEEDY VETERANS.DUE TO COVID SITUATION, NO INCOME WAS GENERATED FROM WHICH ASSISTANCE COULD BE PROVIDED DURING THE YEAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Gerald Drew Quartermaster | Officer | 6 | $0 |
William Shepherd Commander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Mark Grinstead Sr Commander | Officer | 6 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $138 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $138 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $20 |
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 | -$3,935 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | -$1,297 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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 | $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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,125 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,181 |
Travel | $133 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $111 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,580 |
Insurance | $3,469 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $32,428 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $945 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $15,324 |
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 | $119,763 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1 |
Total assets | $136,033 |
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 | $136,033 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $136,033 |
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