Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Texas, operating under the name Veterans Foreign Wars Post 5621, is located in Liberty, TX. The organization was established in 1982. 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 06/2022, Veterans Foreign Wars Post 5621 employed 23 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Foreign Wars Post 5621 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 06/2022, Veterans Foreign Wars Post 5621 generated $92.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $107.3k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SPONSOR ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE, TO PROVIDE SUPPORT OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES AND TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL WELFARE OF THE COMMUNITY THROUGH PLANNED ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE HONOR GUARD OF VFW POST 5621 PERFORMS AT ALL AREA MILITARY FUNERALS FOR DECEASED VETERANS. FULL MILITARY HONORS INCLUDE 21 GUN SALUTE, PLAYING OF TAPS, FOLDING OF THE AMERICAN FLAG AND PRESENTING THE FLAG TO THE DECEASED VETERANS FAMILY. THE MEMBERS OF THE HONOR GUARD DONATE THEIR TIME TO HONOR THE DECEASED VETERANS AND REPRESENT THE VFW POST 5621.
THE VFW POST 5621 PROMOTES PATRIOTISM BY PARTICIPATING IN SPECIAL PROGRAMS AT AREA SCHOOLS FOR VETERANS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY AND OTHERS. MEMBERS DISCUSS MILITARY SERVICE AND HISTORICAL EVENTS WITH STUDENTS. ADDITIONALLY, MEMBERS TEACH FLAG ETIQUETTE, FLAG FOLDING, DEMONSTRATE THE PLAYING OF TAPS AND DISCUSS THE PROPER WAY TO DISPOSE OF FLAGS.
THE VFW POST 5621 SPONSORS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THESE INCLUDE RETIREMENT HOME EVENTS, CHRISTMAS EVENTS FOR CHILDREN IN THE CUSTODY OF CHILDRENS PROTECTIVE SERVICES AND FOOD DRIVES FOR NEEDY FAMILIES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Richard L Overbay Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Matthew Hemmingway Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Tommy Tousha Junior Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Stephanie Hartley Chaplain | Officer | 5 | $0 |
John Vallero Judge Advocate | Officer | 5 | $0 |
William Hill Quartermaster | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $2,305 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $5,946 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,030 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $23,281 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $8,415 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $3,675 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $7,194 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $4,370 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $45,268 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $92,203 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $15,066 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $887 |
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 | $34,729 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $3,014 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $6,584 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $515 |
Advertising and promotion | $781 |
Office expenses | $3,321 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $15,658 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,565 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,620 |
All other expenses | $723 |
Total functional expenses | $107,286 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,283 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $1,141 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $459,147 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $480,571 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $802 |
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 | $802 |
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 | -$15,083 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $480,571 |
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