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Nonprofit · EIN 41-0827077

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA

Also known as 1778 VFW-MN

Tax-exempt · WELLS, MN 56097

Financials

$838K$798K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2024990$837,794$798,104$39,690$248,247$0$248,247
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$48,576
Investment income
$0
Net income from gaming
$18,980
Other revenue
$789,218

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$188,945
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$227,009
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$19,817
Depreciation
$3,600

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$243,582
Total assets, end of year
$248,247
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$248,247
Land, buildings and equipment
$64,783
Net assets without donor restrictions
$248,247
Gross unrelated business income
$789,218
Gross receipts
$1,158,613
Employees
36
Year formed
1977
State of legal domicile
MN

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 May 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DANE GIESEQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0
CHANCE KIMPTONJUNIOR VICE
Officer
–$0
JOEL RAUENHORSTCOMMANDER
Officer
–$0
LENNY SONNEKSENIOR VICE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 24, WELLS, MN 56097-0024
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
JOEL RAUENHORST, 16502 480TH AVE, EASTON, MN 56025
Signed the 990
JOEL RAUENHORST, COMMANDER
Phone
(507) 553-5411
Return prepared by
TRI-STATE TAX & ACCOUNTING

Mission

TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE, SERVE VETERANS, THE MILITARY, AND COMMUNITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN ENTITLEMENTS. KEY GOALS FOCUS ON SECURING VA HEALTH CARE, DISABILITY COMPENSATION, EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND DEFENDING NATIONAL SECURITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTES PATRIOTISM AND SUPPORTS VETERANS' FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE, SERVE VETERANS, THE MILITARY, AND COMMUNITIES AND ADVOCATE FOR VETERAN ENTITLEMENTS. KEY GOALS FOCUS ON SECURING VA HEALTH CARE, DISABILITY COMPENSATION, EDUCATION/EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, AND DEFENDING NATIONAL SECURITY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROMOTES PATRIOTISM AND SUPPORTS VETERANS' FAMILIES.

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025Not on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
41-0827077
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1949
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$248,247
Income (IRS master file)
$1,158,613

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2024$837,794$798,104$248,247XML
990May 2023-$42,012$11,206$243,582IRS
990May 2022–––IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 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 41-0827077).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA is 41-0827077.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1949.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA 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 MINNESOTA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2024.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2024 names JOEL RAUENHORST.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $837,794, expenses of $798,104 and total assets of $248,247 at year end.

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