Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $103.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 01/1981
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 91-6010610
Organization Overview
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Dept Of Washington, operating under the name Post 3063, is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1981. 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. Post 3063 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 12/2023, Post 3063 generated $103.8k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $93.6k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
VFW'S MISSION IS TO "HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING" THROUGH VETERANS' SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RELIEF: VETERANS IN IMMEDIATE NEED ARE SCREENED, AND EVALUATED BY A DESIGNATED STAFF AND FUNDS ARE DISPERSED IF REQUIRED AND WITHIN ALLOWED LIMITS. IF A REFERRAL IS APPROPRIATE, COORDINATION OCCURS AND A WARM HANDOFF IS EXECUTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY.
VETERAN SOLIDARITY NETWORK: THE VFW POST IS USED AS A PLACE OR REFUGE AND CONNECTION FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. THROUGH MONTHLY SOCIALS, MEETINGS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS, VETERANS ARE GIVEN THE TOOLS TO ADJUST TO CIVILIAN LIFE AND TO MANAGE WHATEVER TRAUMAS OR EXPERIENCES THEY ARE NAVIGATING.
VETERAN SERVICES: THIS LOCAL VFW POST, ON AVERAGE, ASSISTS OVER 100 VETERANS PER YEAR IN PURSUIT OF JUST ADJUDICATION OF THEIR VETERANS AFFAIRS CLAIMS RELATED TO THEIR TIME IN SERVICE. THE VA SYSTEM IS A VAST BUREAUCRATIC EDIFICE REQUIRING ASSISTANCE TO SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVE APPROPRIATE BENEFITS. MANY VETERANS MISS OUT ON APPROPRIATED SERVICES OR COMPENSATION DUE TO THE LABYRINTHIAN NATURE OF THE SYSTEM. THE VFW POST PROVIDES THESE SERVICES FREE OF COST TO THE VETERAN AND EVEN DEPENDENTS OF THE VETERAN. THIS SERVICE AMOUNTS TO THOUSANDS OF HOURS THE POST MUST INVEST IN REMEDY, FROM A DEDICATED SERVICE OFFICER TO FACILITIES AND OTHER COSTS.
COMMUNITY SERVICE: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MEMBERS OF THE POST ENGAGE IN SERVICE EVENTS OF VARIOUS TYPES. THE SIMPLEST BEING QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVES. THE POST IS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY HOSTING A LIBRARY CONTAINING NEARLY ONE THOUSAND BOOKS WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES OF WAR AND ITS EFFECTS ON THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE. THESE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR LOAN. DISCUSSIONS OF THE TEXTS ARE POSSIBLE WITH COORDINATION. THE POST ALSO HOSTS MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS, PROVIDING A LOW COST SPACE IN BALLARD, THIS ALSO HELPS FUND POST PROGRAM SERVICES. THE POST IS ALSO INCREASING ITS PRESENCE IN BALLARD FREMONT PROVIDING PRACTICAL SERVICES WHERE THE NEED IS HIGHLIGHTED AND OUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Harold C Hamilton Jr Quartermaste | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Gail Engler House Commit | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Alyson Teeter Commander | Officer | 30 | $0 |
Mark English Sr Vice Comm | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Russ Selig House Commit | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Gabe Wetzel Jr Vice Comm | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $7,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $30,011 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $37,511 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,610 |
| Investment income | $28,853 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$3,071 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,763 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $103,837 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $17,683 |
| 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 | $6,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $569 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,758 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,054 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,597 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $4,579 |
| 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 | $6,263 |
| Insurance | $5,673 |
| All other expenses | $6,148 |
| Total functional expenses | $93,645 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $27,680 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $167,075 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,107,954 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,302,709 |
| 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 | $192 |
| Total liabilities | $192 |
| 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 | $1,302,517 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,302,709 |