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Nonprofit · EIN 42-0644462

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA

Also known as 2541 VFW-IOWA KOSSUTH COUNTY

Tax-exempt · ALGONA, IA 50511

Financials

$47K$37K2023$25K$28K2024$29K$32K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$29,038$32,167-$3,129$170,976–$170,976
December 31, 2024990-EZ$24,787$28,183-$3,396$177,398–$177,398
December 31, 2023990-EZ$47,001$37,091$9,910$184,089–$184,089
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,845
Membership dues
$693
Investment income
$686
Net gain from sales of assets
$1,160
Net income from sales of inventory
$24,654

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$400
Occupancy
$15,624
Other expenses
$16,143

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$177,398
Total assets, end of year
$170,976
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$170,976
Cash, savings and investments
$30,839
Land and buildings
$31,250
Gross receipts
$45,564

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRADLEY BALOUNJR VICE COMM1$0
KYLE LESTERSR VICE COMM1$0
RUSSELL J BODEQUARTERMASTE1$0
DOUGLAS ANDERSONCOMMANDER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRADLEY BALOUNSR VICE COMM1$0
KYLE LESTERJR VICE COMM1$0
RUSSELL BODEQUARTERMASTE1$0
DOUGLAS ANDERSONCOMMANDER1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BRADLEY BALOUNSR VICE COMM0$0
KYLE LESTERJR VICE COMM0$0
RUSSELL BODEQUARTERMASTE0$0
DOUGLAS ANDERSONCOMMANDER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 159, ALGONA, IA 50511-0159
Signed the 990-EZ
RUSSELL J BODE, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(515) 295-5986
Return prepared by
SUDOL TAX & ACCOUNTING PLC

Mission

ITS MISSION IS TO "HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING" THROUGH VETERANS' SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE EXPENSES LISTED MEET THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IN THAT THEY HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING BY GIVING MONEY TO HONOR THE LIVES OF DECEASED MEMBERS AND PROVIDE AN ENTERTAINMENT VENUE FOR THE CITY OF ALGONA.

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

File the 2026 990-N for VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
42-0644462
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$170,976
Income (IRS master file)
$45,564

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$29,038$32,167$170,976IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$24,787$28,183$177,398IRS
990-EZDecember 2023$47,001$37,091$184,089XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––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 42-0644462).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA is 42-0644462.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1945.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,038, expenses of $32,167 and total assets of $170,976 at year end.

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