Nonprofit · EIN 36-3368090
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
Also known as 2838 DARIEN MEMORIAL POST
Tax-exempt · DARIEN, IL 60561
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $17,600 | $18,259 | -$659 | $173,775 | $0 | $173,775 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $6,679 | $5,282 | $1,397 | $174,433 | $0 | $174,433 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $9,237 | $9,645 | -$408 | $173,718 | $0 | $173,718 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,580
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $425
- Net income from gaming
- $183,600
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$168,005
- Other revenue
- $15,595
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $2,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $174,434
- Total assets, end of year
- $173,775
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $173,775
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $52,338
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $173,775
- Gross unrelated business income
- $15,595
- Gross receipts
- $249,134
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1985
- State of legal domicile
- IL
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Hernandez | President Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Dennis T Goc | Vice President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Terry Abma | Secretary Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Brian H Bischoff | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| James M Wisniowicz | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Dennis M Bolsega | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Nicholas J Darien | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Martin L Schaefer | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Darryl Faye | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Schaeffer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher Wimmer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Brian Bischoff | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Earl McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| George Dunlap | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Bobby Dooley | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Schaeffer | President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Christopher Wimmer | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Brian Bischoff | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Earl McMahon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| George Dunlap | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Bobby Dooley | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 801 PLAINFIELD RD STE 12, DARIEN, IL 60561-4290
- In care of
- % MATTHEW GOODWIN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
- 801 Plainfield RD STE 12, Darien IL 60561
- Signed the 990
- Brian Bischoff, Treasurer
- Phone
- (630) 410-9638
- Website
- vfw2838.org
- Return prepared by
- Janice Papais CPA & Associates
Mission
To serve and provide support for members, veterans and members of the armed forces still serving, their families and the community, including social, civic, patriotic and educational services.
Program accomplishments
- Darien Memorial Post No 2838, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US. Inc. operates a 501(c)(19) that serves and provides support for members, veterans, and members of the armed forces still serving their families and the community, including social, civic, patriotic, and educational services. Our programs support our service members, their families, and the surrounding communities, while they are on the front line, as they are being discharged and long after they return.Expenses $11,222 · grants $2,000 · revenue $13,574
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3368090
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1661: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $173,775
- Income (IRS master file)
- $249,134
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $17,600 | $18,259 | $173,775 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $6,679 | $5,282 | $174,433 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $9,237 | $9,645 | $173,718 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $44,856 | $4,653 | $190,376 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2020 | June 30, 2021 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: BRIAN BISCHOFF | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $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 36-3368090).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS is 36-3368090.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1964.
- Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS 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 DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS 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 DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $17,600, expenses of $18,259 and total assets of $173,775 at year end.
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