Nonprofit · EIN 38-1200333
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN
Also known as DIST 13 2780 CHERRYLAND
Tax-exempt · TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $166,364 | $159,597 | $6,767 | $127,947 | $0 | $127,947 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $135,108 | $178,118 | -$43,010 | $65,996 | $0 | $65,996 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $37,352 | $53,138 | -$15,786 | $198,762 | $0 | $198,762 |
| March 31, 2022 | 990 | $181,964 | $102,505 | $79,459 | $231,342 | $0 | $231,342 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $21,837
- Membership dues
- $10,485
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net rental income
- -$54
- Net income from gaming
- $97,650
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $46,931
- Other revenue
- $144,527
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $114,093
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $122,966
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $5,760
- Program services (functional)
- $21,546
- Management and general (functional)
- $138,051
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $65,996
- Total assets, end of year
- $127,947
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $127,947
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $43,037
- Gross receipts
- $362,355
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 45
- Year formed
- 1933
- State of legal domicile
- MI
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEREK BRAUN | COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BRUTZMAN | SENIOR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ADAM SCHAFER | JR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| AARON BEHRENDT | QUARTERMASTER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| KEVIN PARKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN LAUTNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CASEY VANANDEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASEY VANANDEL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC BOALS | COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BRUTZMAN | SENIOR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEREK BRAUN | QUARTERMASTER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN MILKS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN LAUTNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN MCLEAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC BOALS | COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BILL VOLKENING | SENIOR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DEREK BRAUN | QUARTERMASTER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| RYAN LAUTNER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended March 31, 2022: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN MCLEAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DUANE BRETJAUER | JUNIOR VICE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ERIC BOALS | COMMANDER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| BILL VOLKENING | SENIOR VICE COMMANDER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| DEREK BRAUN | QUARTERMASTER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| JOHN MILLS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TODD BROWN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3400 VETERANS DR, TRAVERSE CITY, MI 49684-4511
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CHERRYLAND POST 2780 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US, 3400 VETERANS DR, Traverse City, MI 49686
- Signed the 990
- AARON BEHRENDT, QUARTERMASTER
- Phone
- (231) 946-7317
- Return prepared by
- H AND R BLOCK
Mission
PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MILITARY VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES PROVIDE FUNERAL HONORS PROVIDE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AS A VETERANS FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION
Program accomplishments
- RELIEF FUND - MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND RELIEF PROGRAM TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL AID TO VETERANSExpenses $5,503 · revenue $6,537
- VOICE OF DEMOCRACY JUDGED ESSAYS SUBMITTED BY OUTSTANDING STUDENTS ANDExpenses $4,507 · revenue $4,500
- HONOR GUARD PROGRAM PROVIDES SERVICES FOR MILITARY FUNERALS AND FLAGExpenses $8,306 · revenue $9,161
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
- 38-1200333
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1944
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0788: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $127,947
- Income (IRS master file)
- $362,355
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $166,364 | $159,597 | $127,947 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $135,108 | $178,118 | $65,996 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $37,352 | $53,138 | $198,762 | XML |
| 990 | March 2023 | $159,780 | $167,777 | $192,386 | IRS |
| 990 | March 2022 | $181,964 | $102,505 | $231,342 | XML |
| 990 | March 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 38-1200333).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN is 38-1200333.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1944.
- Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN 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 DEPT OF MICHIGAN 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 DEPT OF MICHIGAN 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 DEPT OF MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names CHERRYLAND POST 2780 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MICHIGAN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $166,364, expenses of $159,597 and total assets of $127,947 at year end.
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