Amvets is located in Buffalo, NY. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (B12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Amvets 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 04/2024, Amvets generated $208.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $277.3k during the year ending 04/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.3%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Amvets has awarded 34 individual grants totaling $763,968. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OR MOST SIGNIFICANT ACTVITIES TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS HOSPITALS AND HOMES IN NEW YORK STATE, TO BUY ITEMS FOR VETERANS IN HOMES AND PROVIDE GRANTS TO LOCAL POSTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOSPITALS TO FUN PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS IN HOSPITALS AND HOMES IN NEW YORK STATE AND DONATIONS OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO OVERSEAS TROUPS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ORGANIZATION SUPPLIES FUNDS TO LOCAL POSTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND HOSPITALS TO RUN PROGRAMS FOR VETERANS IN HOSPITALS AND HOMES IN NEW YORK STATE AND DONATIONS OF VARIOUS ITEMS TO OVERSEAS TROOPS.
PERSONAL CARE KITS, MODEL KITS, AND PUZZLES ARE DISTRIBUTED TO NEW YORK STATE HOSPITALS AND HOMES FOR USE BY VETERANS PATIENTS AND RESIDENTS (EXPENSE INCLUDES TRAVEL TO DELIVER ITEMS) EVENTS ARE HELD AND ITEMS ARE SUPPLIED TO TROOPS AT LOCAL FORS AND BASES.
SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENS IN NEW YORK STATE. IN ADDITION, A CAREER CENTER IS SUPPLEMENTED TO TRAIN RETURNING VETERANS AND UNEMPLOYED VETERANS TO AID THEM IN PROCURING EMPLOYMENT.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Harold Chapman Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dave Feary President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Lenny Scheiner Vice President | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Hal Queyor Treasurer | Officer | 4 | $0 |
Jim Gardner Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $203,227 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $203,227 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $5,340 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $208,567 |
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 | $35,400 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $9,875 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,305 |
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 | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $68,478 |
Total functional expenses | $277,251 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $107,252 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $772,341 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $879,593 |
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 | $879,593 |
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 | $879,593 |
Over the last fiscal year, Amvets has awarded $108,805 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMVETS POST 797 PURPOSE: VETERANS SUPPORT | $6,750 |
AMVETS POST 797 PURPOSE: VETERANS SUPPORT | $7,970 |
AMVETS DEPT OF NY PURPOSE: VETERAN SUPPORT | $41,112 |
AMVETS DEPT OF NY PURPOSE: VETERANS SUPPORT | $52,973 |