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Nonprofit · EIN 37-0717622

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

Also known as 4183 SCOTT POST

Tax-exempt · BELLEVILLE, IL 62221

Financials

$366K$383K2023$366K$401K2024$389K$368K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$388,949$367,541$21,408$261,167$928$260,239
June 30, 2025990$365,612$401,466-$35,854$239,301$470$238,831
June 30, 2024990$366,444$382,657-$16,213$277,835$3,150$274,685
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$236,821
Investment income
$34
Net income from gaming
$150,300
Other revenue
$152,094

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$128,162
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$143,393
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$15,203
Occupancy
$52,062
Depreciation
$11,993
Program services (functional)
$225,146
Management and general (functional)
$2,680
Fundraising (functional)
$139,715

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$239,301
Total assets, end of year
$261,167
Total liabilities, end of year
$928
Net assets, end of year
$260,239
Land, buildings and equipment
$145,814
Net assets without donor restrictions
$260,239
Gross unrelated business income
$371,467
Gross receipts
$435,892
Employees
13
Volunteers
30
Year formed
1951

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, 2026, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MAURICE F BRIDGESQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0
JOHN W BUTLER1 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
BRITA M DORSEYCOMMANDER
Officer
–$0
LISA M HILLADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
NATISHA L JOSEPH3 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
JOAN M LUNACHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
JOAN M LUNA2 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
DONALD E PIERREBENEFITS ADV
Officer
–$0
REGINALD L STEVENSONJR VICE COMM
Officer
–$0
TISH M WILSONSR VICE COMM
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN W BUTLER2 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
BRITA M DORSEYSR VICE COMM
Officer
–$0
TERRY A GRIMEQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0
LISA M HILLADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
NATISHA L JOSEPH1 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
JOAN M LUNACHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
JOAN M LUNA3 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
DONALD E PIERRESERVICE OFFI
Officer
–$0
DEANGELO ANTONE SIMPSONJR VICE COMM
Officer
–$0
WIILIAM B SIMSCOMMANDER
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LINDAY PRINCESS ASHFORDJR VICE COMM
Officer
–$0
JOHN W BUTLER3 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
BRITA M DORSEYSR VICE COMM
Officer
–$0
TERRY A GRIMEQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0
JOAN M LUNACHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
JOAN M LUNA1 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
SETH A MILLERCOMMANDER
Officer
–$0
DONALD E PIERRESERVICE OFFI
Officer
–$0
DEANGELO A SIMPSON2 YEAR TRUST
Officer
–$0
TISH M WILSONADJUTANT
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1516 OLD HWY 158, BELLEVILLE, IL 62221-8607
In care of
% ARIANA TAYLOR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRITA M DORSEY, 1312 CORLISS CT, BELLEVILLE, IL 62221
Signed the 990
BRITA M DORSEY, COMMANDER
Phone
(618) 746-9801
Return prepared by
RICKHOFF & ASSOCIATES LTD

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN CAMARADERIE AMONG VFW MEMBERS; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTROY OF YOUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS, WIDOWERS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES, WHOMEVER AND WHEREVER THEY MAY BE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • PROCEEDS FROM BAR OPERATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO BENEFIT THE MEMBERS OF THE POST, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, OR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
  • PROCEEDS FROM MEAT SHOOTS GO DIRECTLY TO BENEFIT THE MEMBERS OF THE POST, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, OR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
  • PROCEEDS FROM FISH FRY GO DIRECTLY TO BENEFIT THE MEMBERS OF THE POST, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, OR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.
  • PROCEEDS FROM BAR OPERATIONS GO DIRECTLY TO BENEFIT THE MEMBERS OF THE POST, VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, OR THE SURROUNDING COMMUNITY.

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, 2026990 on file
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
37-0717622
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1966
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$261,167
Income (IRS master file)
$435,892

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$388,949$367,541$261,167XML
990June 2025$365,612$401,466$239,301XML
990June 2024$366,444$382,657$277,835XML
990June 2023$407,575$388,345$292,350IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS

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 37-0717622).

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 37-0717622.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1966.
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 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. 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 2026.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names BRITA M DORSEY.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 10 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, 2026 it reported revenue of $388,949, expenses of $367,541 and total assets of $261,167 at year end.

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