Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Oklahoma

Organization Overview

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Oklahoma, operating under the name VFW Post 1317, is located in Shawnee, OK. The organization was established in 1945. 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 06/2023, VFW Post 1317 employed 13 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. VFW Post 1317 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.

For the year ending 06/2023, VFW Post 1317 generated $23.5k 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 (21.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $205.2k during the year ending 06/2023. 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:

Part 3 - Line 1

ASSOCIATION OF PRIOR MILITARY PERSONNEL DOING COMMUNITY SERVICE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

EACH YEAR NEARLY 68,800 STUDENTS IN SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH GRADES ENTER THE VFW'S PATRIOT'S PEN YOUTH ESSAY CONTEST FOR A CHANCE TO WIN THEIR SHARE OF NEARLY $1 MILLION IN STATE AND NATIONAL AWARDS. EACH FIRST PLACE STATE WINNER RECEIVES A MINIMUM OF $500 AT THE NATIONAL LEVEL AND THE NATIONAL FIRST PLACE WINNER WINS $5,000!


AUDIO-ESSAY PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN REGARDS TO A DEMOCRATIC AND PATRIOTIC-THEMED RECORDED ESSAY. EACH YEAR NEARLY 25,000 NINTH THROUGH 12TH GRADE STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY ENTER TO WIN THEIR SHARE OF MORE THAN $1 MILLION IN EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCENTIVES AWARDED THROUGH THE PROGRAM.


OUR SCOUT OF THE YEAR PROGRAM PROVIDES MEMBERS OF THE BOY SCOUTS AND GIRL SCOUTS TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THEIR STANDOUT CITIZENSHIP PATRIOTISM AND LOVE OF COUNTRY.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$1,841
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$17,464
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$19,305
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $4,164
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 $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $23,469

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