Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois

Organization Overview

Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois is located in Springfield, IL. 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 06/2022, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois employed 12 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois 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 06/2022, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF THE DEAD; AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE. THE SERVICE OFFICE IS CO-LOCATED WITH THE VA REGIONAL OFFICE IN CHICAGO. THE SERVICE OFFICE WORKS TOGETHER WITH FIELD OFFICES OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND VFW POST SERVICE OFFICERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE OFFICE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS WITHOUT REGARD TO ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP STATUS OR ERA OF SERVICE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST.


THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO VETERANS BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, INITIATING COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING RECOGNITION AWARDS, OFFERING REMEMBERANCE SERVICES, AND ISSUING A QUARTERLY NEWSPAPER.


THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAM. THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN REGARDS TO A DEMOCRATIC AND PATRIOTIC-THEMED ESSAY. ESSAYS ARE THEN CHOSEN FOR SPECIAL RECOGNITION VIA AN AWARDS BANQUET AND SCHOLARSHIPS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dave Stout
State Adjutant-Quarte
$51,221
Bobby Edwards
State Commander
$0
Maurice Bridges
State Jr. Vice Commande
$0
Eugene Blackwell
Surgeon
$0
Jayson Hoffman
Judge Advocate
$0
Ryan Higginbotham
Chief Of Staff
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$274,784
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$336,530
Government grants $72,222
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$329,258
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,012,794
Total Program Service Revenue$6,747
Investment income $62,772
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $7,172
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,429
Net Income from Fundraising Events $1,328
Net Income from Gaming Activities $29,660
Net Income from Sales of Inventory -$333
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,117,711

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois has recieved totaling $326,646.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: VETERANS SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES & MEMBER SERVICES

$326,646
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$173,395
Earnings$13,141
Grants$13,141
Ending Balance$173,395

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