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Nonprofit · EIN 35-6248150

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA

Also known as 98 VFW-IND JAMES L TOWNSEND POST

Tax-exempt · INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46224

Financials

$91K$42K2023$115K$79K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$114,773$78,984$35,789$169,218$0$169,218
June 30, 2024990$91,401$41,533$49,868$167,789$0$167,789
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$397
Membership dues
$397
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$93,826
Net income from sales of inventory
$20,550
Other revenue
$114,376

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$13,433
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$167,789
Total assets, end of year
$169,218
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$169,218
Land, buildings and equipment
$75,575
Gross receipts
$645,845
Employees
0
Volunteers
35
Year formed
1968
State of legal domicile
IN

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
William Merriweather1 Year Trustee - Surgeon
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Alfred L Kolb2 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
2$0
William A Frick3 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Dennis G Brumett1 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Benjamin G ChanceCommander
Officer
54$0
Lincoln S RidgeSenior Vice Commander
Officer
6$0
Franklin G BootheJunior Vice Commander
Officer
1$0
Christopher R JenningsQuartermaster - Adjutant
Officer
24$0
Dwayne V BrentsChaplain
Officer
4$0
Jimmy L StephanoffBenefits Advisor
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dennis G Brumett1 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Alfred L Kolb2 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
2$0
William A Frick3 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Larry L Phillips2 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Benjamin G ChanceCommander
Officer
54$0
Lincoln S RidgeSenior Vice Commander
Officer
6$0
Franklin G BootheJunior Vice Commander
Officer
1$0
Christopher R JenningsQuartermaster Adjutant
Officer
24$0
Dwayne V BrentsChaplain
Officer
6$0
Jimmy L StephanoffService Officer
Officer
1$0
William MerriweatherSurgeon
Officer
2$0
Russell M DeckardQuartermaster Adjutant
Officer
54$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5420 W 34TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 46224-2237
In care of
% BENJAMIN G CHANCE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Benjamin G Chance, 5420 W 34TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS, IN 462242237
Signed the 990
Christopher Jennings, Quartermaster
Phone
(317) 293-9235
990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Russell Deckard, 5420 West 34th StI, Indianapolis IN 46224. Mailing address: 5420 W 34TH ST, INDIANAPOLIS IN 462242237.

Mission

To provide relief and camaraderie to veterans and their families in need and support to their communities.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • We provide an environment welcoming to many veterans and allow social interaction for many who would otherwise be alone. We operate the canteen 6-7 days per week throughout the year providing camaraderie and servicing anywhere from 10-60 members and guests per day with occasionally more on special events.0
  • Our membership tends to be a bit older so much of our relief tends to be geared towards an older population. We help with recognizing deceased members and their families at funerals and provide as needed for those that are left behind. We supported 7 members families during and after funerals over the year and maintain a relief fund dedicated to that support.0
  • We support our community mainly through education and awareness. We provide speakers at special events so the community can learn about life in the military and the war-time experiences that typically set the military members apart. We also are present for flag and wreath laying events and in general during federal holidays. During the year we conducted 1 JROTC Awards Ceremony 1 speaking event planted flags at 2 cemeteries and conducted 1 food and clothing drive for our local community.0

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
35-6248150
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1947
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$169,218
Income (IRS master file)
$645,845

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$114,773$78,984$169,218IRS
990June 2024$91,401$41,533$167,789IRS
990-N for 2022
Officer: Russell Deckard
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Russell Deckard
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
June 30, 2021≤ $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 35-6248150).

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

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA is 35-6248150.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1947.
Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA 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 INDIANA 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 INDIANA 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 INDIANA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Benjamin G Chance.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $114,773, expenses of $78,984 and total assets of $169,218 at year end.

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