Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota is located in Elk River, MN. The organization was established in 1949. 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 12/2022, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota employed 7 individuals. This organization is a subordinate organization within an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota 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 12/2022, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota generated $142.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $180.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.2% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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VETERANS ORGANIZATION THAT PROMOTES AMERICANISM, SPONSORS YOUTH SPORTS, PROVIDES HONOR GUARD, AND CONDUCTS PATRIOTIC CEREMONIES/ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROVIDE A VARIETY OF VETERAN SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES. SUPPORT COMMUNITY THROUGH DONATIONS TO EDUCATION, YOUTH ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND NEEDY INDIVIDUALS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Gary Leistico Judge Advocate | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Richard Havrilla Chaplin | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Steve Hollmer Service Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Steve Hollmer Surgeon | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Robert Koehler Junior Vice Commander | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Jim Hesselgrave Quartermaster | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $764 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $764 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,001 | 
| Investment income | $1,602 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $400 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $8,629 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $130,483 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $142,879 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $54,510 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $81,834 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $1,310 | 
| 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 | $2,705 | 
| Office expenses | $258 | 
| 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 | $927 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,460 | 
| Insurance | $400 | 
| All other expenses | $374 | 
| Total functional expenses | $180,163 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $132,463 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $69,925 | 
| 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 | $149,626 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $352,014 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,122 | 
| 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 | $1,122 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $350,892 | 
| 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 | $352,014 | 
Over the last fiscal year, Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota has awarded $43,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount | 
|---|---|
| COMMUNITY AID ELK RIVER PURPOSE: Food Shelf | $6,000 | 
| CROSS SERVICES PURPOSE: Food Shelf | $6,000 | 
| MAGNUS VETERANS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: Support Veterans | $20,000 | 
| ELK RIVER YOUTH HOCKEY ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: Youth Hockey | $5,500 | 
| CITY OF RAMSEY PURPOSE: Support Local Community | $5,500 |