Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of California is located in Madera, CA. The organization was established in 1957. 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. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of California 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 12/2020, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of California generated $96.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 2 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $35.2k during the year ending 12/2020. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (41.9%) per year over the past 2 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE PURPOSES OF THE CORPORATION ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL, AND ARE; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL ENEMIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, PROMOTE PATRIOTIC PROGRAMS FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH CERTIFICATES OF MERIT AND MONETARY AWARDS FOR PATRIOT'S PEN AND VOICE OF DEMOCRACY WITH THE ABILITY TO ADVANCE TO VFW DEPARTMENT OR NATIONAL FOR MORE AWARDS. DURING PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS WE PERFORM AND ASSIST LOCAL SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY WITH SAID EVENTS. WE PROVIDE TWO $500 COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING SENIORS.
VFW POST HONOR GUARD AND COLOR GUARDS PERFORM IN ALL MADERA COUNTY MILITARY FUNERALS ON REQUEST. WE PARTICIPATE IN ALL PATRIOTIC HOLIDAYS (I.E., MEMORIAL, 4TH OF JULY, VETERANS, ETC...) WE COVER OVER 350 GRAVES WITH FLAGS AS WELL AS OVER 150 CEREMONIAL FLAGS AT THE COURTHOUSE PARK VENUE. WE PARTICIPATE IN 5 PARADES ANNUALLY.
THE HALL IS RENTED FOR PRIVATE EVENTS TO FUND THE MAINTENANCE OF THE BUILDING. CITY AND COUNTY AGENCIES HAVE FREE USE OF THE HALL FOR GOVERNMENT EVENTS (I.E., PRAYER BREAKFAST). LOCAL SCHOOL BOOSTERS, SCOUTS AND AA ALSO UTILIZE THE BUILDING. VETERANS ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES ALSO UTILIZE THE HALL FOR LOCAL JOB FAIRS AND MILITARY STAND DOWNS. DURING THE HOLIDAYS WE PARTNER WITH LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES TO ASSIST NEEDY FAMILIES THROUGH FOOD, TOYS AND FINANCIAL DONATIONS FOR BOTH THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTMAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Angela Ipock Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Royal Goodman Senior Vice Commander | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Miranda Lacount Junior Vice Commander | Officer | 20 | $0 |
Jim Marmolejo 1st Year Trustee | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Larry Llanes 2nd Year Trustee | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Donnie Maxwell Third Year Trustee | Officer | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,170 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,507 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $14,677 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $13,422 |
Investment income | $379 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $14,677 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $96,191 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $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 | $346 |
Office expenses | $24,430 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $337 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $2,074 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,977 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $35,164 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $100 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $155,159 |
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 | $1,400,800 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $17,761 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,573,820 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $78,897 |
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 | $78,897 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,494,923 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,573,820 |