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Nonprofit · EIN 06-0575598

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT

Tax-exempt · ROCKY HILL, CT 06067

Financials

$380K$382K2022$525K$442K2023$428K$455K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$428,306$455,315-$27,009$2,098,086$5,881$2,092,205
June 30, 2024990$524,769$441,803$82,966$2,023,322$5,312$2,018,010
June 30, 2023990$380,300$381,814-$1,514$1,810,455$3,057$1,807,398
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$266,885
Program service revenue
$114,879
Investment income
$53,932
Net income from fundraising events
-$15,857
Other revenue
-$7,390

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$25,891
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$124,090
Other salaries and wages
$74,657
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$222,571
Professional fundraising fees
$84,239
Occupancy
$2,200
Travel
$3,914
Depreciation
$774
Program services (functional)
$331,210
Management and general (functional)
$39,866
Fundraising (functional)
$84,239

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,023,322
Total assets, end of year
$2,098,086
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,881
Net assets, end of year
$2,092,205
Land, buildings and equipment
$3,177
Publicly traded securities
$1,132,035
Gross receipts
$498,351
Employees
6
Year formed
1947
State of legal domicile
CT

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ronald RusakiewiczService Officer
Trustee or director
40$84,490
Winsted CTState Adjutant
Trustee or director, Officer
40$29,000
Stanley BorusiewiczCommander
Trustee or director, Officer
2$10,600
Robert BaileyJUDGE ADVOCATE
Trustee or director
2$0
Juan RivasSURGEON
Trustee or director
2$0
Charlie PickettSr. Vice Cmdr
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Karl SteinerChief of Staff
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lee Wilson3rd Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Kenneth HartlineChaplain
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Melvin HewstonInspector
Trustee or director
2$0
Les Forbes2nd
Trustee or director
2$0
Matthew Seebeck1st Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Richard DiFedericoPast Cmndr
Trustee or director
2$0
Earl Colella4th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Norman Cote5th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
4 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carlton ParsonsGuard Captian
Trustee or director
2$0
Sheldon Potesak6th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
David GreeneNational Concil
Trustee or director
2$0
John KennedyJr. Vice CMDR
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ronald RusakiewiczState Adjutant
Trustee or director, Officer
40$74,874
Richard DiFedericoSR Vice Cmndr
Trustee or director
2$10,500
Robert BaileyJUDGE ADVOCATE
Trustee or director
2$0
Rusty MeekSURGEON
Trustee or director
2$0
Charlie Pickett2ND Dist. CMDR
Trustee or director
2$0
Stanley BorusiewiczJr. Vice Cmdr
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Joseph BealChief of Staff
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lee Wilson3rd Dist Cmndr
Trustee or director
40$0
Kenneth HartlineChaplain
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John LeblancState Inspector
Trustee or director
2$0
Matthew Seebeck1st Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Sherry Wozniak4th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel Matthews5th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Sheldon Potesak6th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Mario RichardsCommander
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Ronald RusakiewiczState Adjutant
Trustee or director, Officer
40$74,874
Lee Wilson3rd Dist Cmndr
Trustee or director
40$34,840
Mario RichardsCommander
Trustee or director, Officer
5$10,400
Robert BaileyJUDGE ADVOCATE
Trustee or director
2$0
Rusty MeekSURGEON
Trustee or director
2$0
Charlie Pickett2ND Dist. CMDR
Trustee or director
2$0
Stanley BorusiewiczJr. Vice Cmdr
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Joseph BealChief of Staff
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Kenneth HartlineChaplain
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
John LeblancState Inspector
Trustee or director
2$0
John Kennedy1st Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Richard DiFedericoSR Vice Cmndr
Trustee or director
2$0
David Nelson4th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Daniel Matthews5th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0
Sheldon Potesak6th Dist Cmdr
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 429, ROCKY HILL, CT 06067-0429
In care of
% RONALD RUSAKIEWICZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
99 Indian Neck Ave, Branford CT 06405
Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
Elliott R Hastings Sr, 30 Brainard Rd, Branford CT 06405
Signed the 990
Domenic Guiliano, State Adjutant
Phone
(860) 616-2363
Website
vfwct.org
Return prepared by
KING KING & ASSOCIATES CPAS

Mission

To assist disabled and needy war veterans and provide veterans with social and recreational activities, as well as sponsoring activities of a patriotic nature.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Assisted disabled and needy war veterans and provided veterans with social and recreational activities; sponsored activities of a patriotic nature.
    Expenses $305,319 · grants $25,891

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
06-0575598
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption
Exempt since
1962
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1563 (45 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,023,322
Income (IRS master file)
$697,903

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$428,306$455,315$2,098,086IRS
990June 2024$524,769$441,803$2,023,322IRS
990June 2023$380,300$381,814$1,810,455XML
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2016
Officer: Elliott R Hastings Sr
June 30, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 06-0575598).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT is 06-0575598.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1962.
Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption).
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT?
The 990-N for 2016 names Elliott R Hastings Sr.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $84,490 (Ronald Rusakiewicz, Service Officer).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $428,306, expenses of $455,315 and total assets of $2,098,086 at year end.

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