Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Arizona
- Assets
- $2.4m
- Revenue
- $550.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Tempe, AZ
- Founding
- 08/1964
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 86-0076886
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Arizona is located in Tempe, AZ. The organization was established in 1964. 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, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Arizona employed 9 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Arizona 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 06/2023, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Arizona generated $550.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $520.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.9% 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 MISSION: TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMONG UNITED STATES VETERANS OF OVERSEAS CONFLICTS. TO SERVE OUR VETERANS, THE MILITARY AND OUR COMMUNITIES. TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ALL VETERANS. OUR VISION: ENSURE THAT VETERANS ARE RESPECTED FOR THEIR SERVICE, ALWAYS RECEIVE THEIR EARNED ENTITLEMENTS, AND ARE RECOGNIZED FOR THE SACRIFICES THEY AND THEIR LOVED ONES HAVE MADE ON BEHALF OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE VFW DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA MAINTAINS A ROBUST NETWORK OF BOTH EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS WHOSE MAIN OBJECTIVE IS HELPING VETERANS NAVIGATE THE INTRICACIES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA). THIS INCLUDES APPLYING FOR BENEFITS, ENROLLING IN HEALTH CARE AND SOLVING VARIOUS PROBLEMS THAT CAN AND DO ARISE WHEN DEALING WITH THE VA. OUR PAID SERVICE OFFICERS OBTAINED A COMBINED TOTAL OF $69 MILLION DOLLARS IN DIRECT COMPENSATION DURING FISCAL YEAR 21-22 FOR ARIZONA DISABLED VETERANS. THIS IS IN KEEPING WITH THE VFW'S SLOGAN OF VETERANS HELPING VETERANS. THE OUTRIGHT EXPENDITURES RELATED TO THIS IMPORTANT FUNCTION APPROACHES $210,000, NOT COUNTING THE UNTOLD HOURS BY OUR VOLUNTEER MEMBERS.
THE VFW DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA WITH THE HELP OF ITS STATE-WIDE AFFILIATES HAS DONATED OVER $30,000 SUPPORTING NATIONAL VFW PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN, THE VFW VETERANS AND MILITARY SUPPORT, WHICH INCLUDES OPERATION UPLINK, UNMET NEEDS AND MILITARY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
THE VFW DEPARTMENT OF ARIZONA SPONSORS NUMEROUS YOUTH ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING VOICE OF DEMOCRACY ORAL ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, PATRIOT'S PEN WRITTEN ESSAY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS AND YEARLY AWARDS TO EXCEPTIONAL TEACHERS, FIRST RESPONDERS AND POLICE OFFICERS. WE ARE ALSO A PRIMARY SPONSOR THE THE ARIZONA 4H SPORT SHOOTING TEAM, AND AN ANNUAL RESIDENT SUMMER CAMP FOR CHILDREN OF ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lewis Wood Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $41,600 |
Hope Blood Quartermaster | Officer | 40 | $41,600 |
Betty Gripp Chief Of Staff | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
William Schaeffler Commander | Officer | 16 | $0 |
Jim Mccormick Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Greg Harrell Junior Vice Commander | Officer | 10 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $195,234 |
| Fundraising events | $28,793 |
| Related organizations | $128,130 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $21,968 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $374,125 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,793 |
| Investment income | $50,970 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $100,000 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $2,200 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$808 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $550,364 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $13,240 |
| 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. | $83,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $179,903 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,981 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,414 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,233 |
| Office expenses | $24,069 |
| Information technology | $1,510 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $20,010 |
| Travel | $60,088 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $44,023 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $2,200 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,618 |
| Insurance | $14,138 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $520,145 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,387 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $9,104 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,500 |
| 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 | $6,625 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $722,669 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,592,927 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,372,212 |
| 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 | $2,364,009 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,203 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,372,212 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Arizona has awarded $18,310 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
VFW NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: Support living quarters for widows and children of veterans | $5,450 |
VFW FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Veterans and Military Assistance | $6,627 |
PACKAGES FROM HOME PURPOSE: CARE Packages for Deployed military troops | $6,233 |