Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Colorado
- Assets
- $790.6k
- Revenue
- $513.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Grand Jct, CO
- Founding
- 02/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-0520392
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Colorado, operating under the name Western Slope Vfw Post 3981, is located in Grand Jct, CO. The organization was established in 1965. 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. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Western Slope Vfw Post 3981 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, Western Slope Vfw Post 3981 generated $513.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 49.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $128.1k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 36.3% per year over the past 3 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR PURPOSE IS FRATERNAL PATRIOTIC HISTORICAL CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL. TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE INCLUDING FINANCIAL TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO ALL CHILDREN AND VETERANS INCLUDING SCHOLARSHIPS. TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORIES AND HISTORY OF OUR FELLOW DECEASED VETERANS AND ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE SUPPORT AND DONATIONS FOR THE VFW NATIONAL VETERANS AND MILITARY SERVICE PROGRAMS THE CHILDREN AND TEACHER EDUCATIONAL AWARDS PROGRAMS AND THE VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN FUND RAISING APPROX.250 HOURS AND 240 MILES TRAVELED..VISITING SCHOOLS DISTRIBUTING INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. JUDGING APPLICATIONS AND AWARDS APPROXIMATELY 50 HOURS AND 30 MILES.
TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS,,DISABLED AND HOMEBOUND VETERANS AND SUPPORT STUDENT VETERANS . FUND RAISING AND VISITATION WITH VETERAN STUDENTS PROVIDING STUDENTS WITH INFORMATION AND SNACKS ETC. AT THE UNIVERSITY. INCLUDING SUPPORTING THE LOCAL VA MEDICAL CENTER WITH THEIR WOMEN'S SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND HOMELESS VETERANS SUPPORT PROGRAM.
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND VISITATION TO LOCAL AND VFW DISTRICT 11 OF COLORADO AREA DISABLED HOMEBOUND AND NEEDY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH FOOD HYGIENE ITEMS COATS OTHER CLOTHING RENTAL AND TRAVEL EXPENSES AND FUNERAL EXPENSE AND SOME FURNITURE. AS WELL AS HANDICAP EQUIPMENT. COLLECTING FOOD HYGIENE CLOTHING ITEMS AND TRAVEL DISTRIBUTING THEM REQUIRED ON A REGULAR BASIS TO MANY FAMILIES AS MANY AS 20 TO 70 DURING 2023 . FUNDING INCLUDED POST FUND RAISING AS WELL AS OTHER DONATIONS. FOOD DONATIONS FROM THE VFW DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO CABA PROGRAM WERE SUPPLEMENTED BY THE POST AND OTHERS WITH DELIVERY AND FUNDING BY POST AND AUXILIARY MEMBERS.. ALSO ASSEMBLE AND DELIVER OVER 100 HOLIDAY BOXES OF FOOD HYGIENE ITEMS AND TOYS FOR THANKSGIVING CHRISTMAS TO NEEDY VETERANS FAMILIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Leonard Ladue Post Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Steven Wolford Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 2 | $0 |
David Hetherington Junior Vice Commander | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Darold Stafford Quartermaster Adjutant | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Daniel Mina 1 Year Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Charles Ackerman 2 Year Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $86 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $2,265 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $488,673 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $480,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $491,024 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $12,172 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,624 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $513,317 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $51,855 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $27,368 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $500 |
| Office expenses | $895 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $110 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,588 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $2,402 |
| All other expenses | $24,695 |
| Total functional expenses | $128,133 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,501 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $550,150 |
| 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 | $227,990 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $790,641 |
| 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 | $562,651 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $227,990 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $790,641 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Colorado has awarded $41,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AUXILIARY 3981 PURPOSE: PROVIDEASSISTANCE TO POST 3981 PROGRAMS BY ASSISTING VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES ALSO SUPPORTING VFW NATIONAL YOUTH AND TEACHER PROGRAMS | $30,000 |
DEPARTMENT OF COLORADO VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS PURPOSE: DISATER RELIEF COLORADO WILDFIRE VICTUMS | $3,000 |
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES (NATIONAL) PURPOSE: MILITARY SERVICES PROGRM | $1,000 |
VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: ASSIST MILITARY AND VETERANS FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN | $1,000 |
ROCKY MOUNTAIN HONOR FLIGHTS PURPOSE: TRANSPORTING AMERICAN VETERANS TO WASHINGTON D C FORBTWO DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE HONOR AND CELEBRATION OF THEIR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE | $3,000 |
BASE CAMP 40 WARRIORS IN THE WILD PURPOSE: SUPPORTING VETERANS WITHE THE APPRECIATION OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS BY HOSTIN G FREE HUNTS ETC. | $3,000 |