Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Oregon
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $420.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Portland, OR
- Founding
- 02/1948
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 93-0304245
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Oregon is located in Portland, OR. The organization was established in 1948. 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 Oregon employed 7 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 Oregon 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 Oregon generated $420.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $428.1k during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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
THE MISSION OF THE VFW IS FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL. THIS INCLUDES PRESERVING AND STRENGTHENING COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; ASSISTING WORTHY COMRADES BY PROVIDING FOOD, SHELTER, AND CLOTHING WHEN NECESSARY; PERPETUATING THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD AND ASSISTING THEIR WIDOWS/WIDOWERS AND ORPHANS; MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICAN AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTIONS AND LAWS, FOSTERING TRUE PATRIOTISM THRU HISTORY AND FLAG EDUCATION; MAINTAINING AND EXTENDING THE INSTITUTION OF THE AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND PRESERVING AND DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POST AND AUXILIARIES- THE VFW DEPARTMENT OF OREGON, SUPPORTED 70 POSTS AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS 12,670 STATEWIDE MEMBERS. WE ALSO HAVE A ON-LINE NEWSLETTER WHICH IS ISSUED USUALLY SIX TIMES A YEAR.
ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS- THE VFW, DEPARTMENT OF OREGON OPERATED A "SERVICE OFFICE" TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS IN FILLING JUST CLAIMS FOR DISABILITIES INCURRED AS A RESULT OF MILITARY SERVICE WHILE DEFENDING THE UNITED STATES. THE VFW, DEPARTMENT OF OREGON RECEIVED FREE USE OF OFFICE SPACE, VALUED AT 25,000 FROM THE VETERANS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEERS WORKED THROUGH THE "VETERANS ADMINISTRATION VOLUNTEER SERVICE" PROGRAM TO ASSIST WORTHY HOSPITALIZED AND THEIR DEPENDENTS IN PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND COMFORT ITEMS AS REQUIRED TO MAKE THEIR STAY AT HOSPITAL AS STRESS FREE AS POSSIBLE. TWENTY VOLUNTEERS SERVED IN THREE CITIES: PORTLAND, ROSEBURG AND WHITE CITY AT LEAST 3000 VETERANS BENEFITED
YOUTH AWARDS- 13 "VOICE OF DEMOCRACY" AWARDS RANGING FROM 100-1250 WERE GIVEN TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE ANNUAL AUDIO CONTEST. THE CONTES THEM WAS "WHY IS THE VETERAN IMPORTANT?" THE FIRST-PLACE WINNER ALSO RECEIVED A TRIP TO THE FREEDOM FOUNDATION AT VALLEY FORGE. AND A TRIP TO DC IN MARCH 13- PATRIOT PEN AWARDS RANGING FROM 125-1000 WERE GIVEN TO STUDENTS IN GRADES SIX THRU EIGHTH IN THE ANNUAL ESSAY CONTEST THE CONTEST THEME WAS "MY PLEDGE TO OUR VETERANS?"
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Allen Anderson Commander | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Albert Little Jr-Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Anthony Barber Chaplain | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrea Summerlin Sr-Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $0 |
Cheryl Campos Quartermaster/ Adjutant | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $48,060 |
Floyd Leach Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $24,131 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $89,926 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $120,035 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $234,092 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $155,573 |
| Investment income | $28,986 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$300 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $420,282 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $23,124 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,094 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $51,094 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $140,011 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,555 |
| Other employee benefits | $13,500 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,861 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $211 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,536 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $884 |
| Office expenses | $18,603 |
| Information technology | $3,501 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,118 |
| Travel | $16,712 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $23,688 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $4,186 |
| All other expenses | $64,411 |
| Total functional expenses | $428,067 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,142 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,543,085 |
| 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 | $497,368 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,074,531 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,201,126 |
| 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 | $13,190 |
| Total liabilities | $13,190 |
| 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 | $3,187,936 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $3,201,126 |