Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington

Organization Overview

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington, operating under the name VFW Post 51, is located in Spokane, WA. The organization was established in 1981. 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. VFW Post 51 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 12/2021, VFW Post 51 generated $94.2k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $70.9k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

1. PROVIDING A PERMANENT LOCATION FOR VETERANS TO CONGREGATE. 2. PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH PARADES AND 3 LOCAL FAIRS. 3. RELIEF SERVICES FOR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PERMANENT LOCATION FOR VETERANS TO CONGREGATE AND SHARE CAMARADERIE WITH OTHER MEMBERS, AND TO PROMOTE PATRIOTISM. THIS LOCATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR MEETINGS FOR OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS: AMERICAN LEGION, AMERICAN LEGION RIDERS AND AUXILIARY, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, SONS OF NORWAY, HONOR GUARD, PHEASANTS FOREVER, SPOKANE BIRD DOGS, SEABEES AND THE MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE HEART. MONIES ARE ALSO SENT TO THE NATIONAL VFW FOR SPECIAL EVENTS, MEMORIALS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.


PUBLIC EDUCATION THROUGH PARADES AND 3 LOCAL FAIRS INCLUDING RECRUITMENT OF NEW MEMBERS. PUBLIC CEREMONIES PRESENTING FLAGS, INVOLVEMENT IN POW MIA ACTIVITIES. MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MAILED TO APPROXIMATELY 440 MEMBERS. 2020 COVID CANCELLATION.


THE POST PROVIDES RELIEF SERVICES, SUCH AS SUICIDE AWARENESS THROUGH BUDDY POPPY DAYS, WHICH SUPPORTS VFW NATIONAL HOME AND SUPPORTS DISABLED VETERANS AND RAISES AWARENESS OF VETERANS AND THEIR PLIGHT. OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES INCLUDE MEMBER VOLUNTEER REIMBURSEMENTS, SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS, INCLUDING VOICE OF DEMOCRACY AND PATRIOTS PEN. EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH INCLUDING ECHOS FROM THE WALL, EDUCATIONAL BROCHURES INCLUDING FLAG BROCHURE AND POSTERS, SMALL FLAGS VETERANS IN THE CLASSROOM. YOUTH ACTIVITIES SPONSORSHIP INCLUDING BOY & GIRL SCOUTS, JUNIOR OLYMPICS, BIKE SAFETY, JROTC UNITS, COLOR GUARDS, DRILL TEAMS AND A VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAMS TO BUILD GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND EXEMPLARY CHARACTER IN AMERICAN YOUTH.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$3,687
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$49,268
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$52,955
Total Program Service Revenue$104
Investment income $1,298
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $6,435
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $10,926
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $22,501
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $94,219

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington has recieved totaling $46,020.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$46,020
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