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Nonprofit · EIN 37-0904915

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS

Also known as 4535 WAYNE COUNTY MEMORIAL POST

Tax-exempt · FAIRFIELD, IL 62837

Financials

$96K$112K2022$72K$98K2023$106K$115K2024
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, 2025990$105,987$115,265-$9,278$645,246$2,919$642,327
June 30, 2024990$71,526$97,907-$26,381$652,796$1,191$651,605
June 30, 2023990$96,204$112,406-$16,202$679,177$1,191$677,986
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$12,348
Membership dues
$934
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$29,205
Net income from gaming
$38,168
Net income from sales of inventory
$20,662
Other revenue
$64,434

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,319
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$17,978
Other salaries and wages
$12,582
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$32,997
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,000
Occupancy
$20,638
Depreciation
$13,105
Program services (functional)
$100,232
Management and general (functional)
$15,033

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$652,796
Total assets, end of year
$645,246
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,919
Net assets, end of year
$642,327
Land, buildings and equipment
$202,967
Publicly traded securities
$384,142
Net assets without donor restrictions
$252,766
Net assets with donor restrictions
$389,561
Gross unrelated business income
$38,168
Gross receipts
$333,100
Employees
2
Volunteers
20
Year formed
1966
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUELLEN TAYLORMANAGER
Key employee
46$44,119
JAMES E BEANQUARTERMASTER
Officer
3$0
DICKIE R PRICESR. VICE-COMMANDER
Officer
1$0
ROBERT HARRELSONJR. VICE-COMMANDER
Officer
1$0
BILL TAYLORTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ELMER MCDUFFEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAY SWANNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUELLEN TAYLORMANAGER
Key employee
46$43,159
JAMES E BEANQUARTERMASTER
Officer
3$0
DICKIE R PRICESR. VICE-COMMANDER
Officer
1$0
ROBERT HARRELSONJR. VICE-COMMANDER
Officer
1$0
BILL TAYLORTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ELMER MCDUFFEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAY SWANNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SUELLEN TAYLORMANAGER
Key employee
46$46,130
JAMES E BEANQUARTERMASTER
Officer
3$0
DICKIE R PRICESR. VICE-COMMANDER
Officer
1$0
ROBERT HARRELSONJR. VICE-COMMANDER
Officer
1$0
BILL TAYLORTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
ELMER MCDUFFEETRUSTEE
Trustee or director
1$0
CLAY SWANNERTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 151, FAIRFIELD, IL 62837-0151
In care of
% ELMER MCDUFFEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JAMES BEAN, 803 N EPWORTH ST, FAIRFIELD, IL 62837
Signed the 990
JAMES E BEAN, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(618) 842-9925
Return prepared by
KENT E REEVES CPA

Mission

ARMED SERVICES ORGANIZATION AN ORGANIZATION OF PAST AND PRESENT MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES AID AND SERVICES TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATION REGULARLY PROVIDES SOCIAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR MEMBERS OF THE POST. THERE ARE APPROXIMATELY 292 MEMBERS.
    Expenses $96,932 · revenue $26,266
  • THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY AWARDS ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH THEIR SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS VOICE OF AMERICA DEMOCRACY PROGRAM. THERE WERE A TOTAL OF 3 AWARDS PRESENTED DURING THE CURRENT YEAR. OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE SPONSORSHIP OF THE COMMUNITY GIRLS SOFTBALL TEAM BY THE PAYMENT OF ENTRY FEES.
    Expenses $1,300 · grants $1,300
  • THE ORGANIZATION PAID DEATH BENEFITS TO BENEFICIARIES OF DECEASED MEMBERS.
    Expenses $2,000 · grants $2,000

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
37-0904915
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$645,246
Income (IRS master file)
$333,100

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$105,987$115,265$645,246XML
990June 2024$71,526$97,907$652,796XML
990June 2023$96,204$112,406$679,177XML
990June 2022$136,384$165,608$797,884IRS
990June 2021–––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 37-0904915).

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 37-0904915.
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 is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES BEAN.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $44,119 (SUELLEN TAYLOR, MANAGER).
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 $105,987, expenses of $115,265 and total assets of $645,246 at year end.

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