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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1047974

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI

Also known as 3976 VRW POST

Tax-exempt · INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050

Financials

$109K$56K2022$110K$91K2023$133K$137K2024$147K$118K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$146,628$117,919$28,709$246,656$3,873$242,783
June 30, 2025990$132,601$136,533-$3,932$420,587$362$420,225
June 30, 2024990$109,967$91,206$18,761$424,157$0$424,157
June 30, 2023990$109,178$55,774$53,404$405,396$0$405,396
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15
Membership dues
$15
Program service revenue
$3,127
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
-$16,206
Net income from gaming
$46,670
Net income from sales of inventory
$113,008
Other revenue
$143,486

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$3,517
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$70,108
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$76,155
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,165
Travel
$150
Depreciation
$9,718
Program services (functional)
$4,008
Management and general (functional)
$103,912

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$218,469
Total assets, end of year
$246,656
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,873
Net assets, end of year
$242,783
Land, buildings and equipment
$202,828
Gross unrelated business income
-$16,206
Gross receipts
$286,075
Employees
7
Year formed
1964
State of legal domicile
MO

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
LEON KELSEYTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ANDY JASSOTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
WARREN ATCHINSONTrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JERRY ZEVECKETrustee
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
TOM FINELLTrustee
Trustee or director
6$0
JASON CAMPELLTrustee
Officer
6$0
JIM COOPERTrustee
Officer
6$0
JED COPETrustee
Officer
6$0
NANCY GRIEGOTrustee
Officer
6$0
STEVE HERRMANTrustee
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LEON KELSEYPOST COMMANDER AND BOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ANDY JASSOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
WARREN ATCHINSONCHAPLAIN AND TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JERRY ZEVECKEJR VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
TOM FINELLTRUSTEE
Trustee or director
6$0
JASON CAMPBELLQUARTERMASTER
Officer
6$0
JIM COOPERJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
6$0
JED COPESURGEON
Officer
6$0
NANCY GRIEGOSR VICE AND SURGEON SERVICE OFFICER
Officer
15$0
STEVE HERRMANADJUTANT
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WARREN ATCHINSONCHAPLAIN AND TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JERRY ZEVECKEJR VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
LEON KELSEYPOST COMMANDER AND BOARD MEMB
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ANDY JASSOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
NANCY GRIEGOSR VICE AND SURGEON SERVICE O
Officer
15$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
WARREN ATCHINSONCHAPLAIN AND TRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
JERRY ZEVECKEJR VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
LEON KELSEYPOST COMMANDER AND BOARD MEMB
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
ANDY JASSOTRUSTEE
Trustee or director, Officer
6$0
NANCY GRIEGOSR VICE AND SURGEON SERVICE O
Officer
15$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
12810 E KENTUCKY AVE, INDEPENDENCE, MO 64050-1021
In care of
% LEON KELSEY
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
LEON KELSEY, 12810 E Kentucky Ave, Independence, MO 64050
Signed the 990
LEON KELSEY, Trustee
Phone
(816) 461-2636
Return prepared by
Aspire Tax Center

Mission

VETERAN OF FOREIGN WARS POST 3976 MISSION IS TO PROMOTE VETERANS ADVOCACY, HISTORY, EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, ENCOURAGING NATIONAL SECURITY THROUGH SUPPORT OF OUR NATIONS MEN AND WOMEN IN UNIFORM BY PROMOTING GOOD CITIZENSHIP AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • MEMBER FUNDRAISING INCLUDING MEALS PROVIDED OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHIEVE VETERAN FAMILY SUPPORT SERVICES FOR THOSE IN NEED. FUNDS WERE RAISED TO HELP THE FAMILIES IN THIS PROGRAM. BUDDY POPPIES WERE SOLD FOR THIS PURPOSE. FLAGS WERE PLACED IN THE SCHOOLS TO HELP FOSTER PATRIOTISM AMONG THE YOUTH AND SUPPORTING THE YOUTH OF AMERICA. CHRISTMAS STOCKING STUFFERS WERE ALSO PROVIDED AND CHRISTMAS GIFTS FOR THE NEEDS IN THE COMMUNTIYH WERE PLACED. TEACHER AWARDS FOR STATE WIDE WINNER WAS PROVIDED. SCHOOL SUPPLY FUND WAS ESTABLISHED FOR SCHOOL SUPPLIES.
    Expenses $2,391
  • MEMBER FUNDRAISING MEALS PROVIDING OPERATING REVENUE AND HELPED TO ACHEIVE HELPING OF VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN NEED. HELPED A VETERAN'S FAMILY WITH FUNERAL COSTS.
    Expenses $1,617 · revenue $3,127

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
43-1047974
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1961
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$246,656
Income (IRS master file)
$286,075

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$146,628$117,919$246,656XML
990June 2025$132,601$136,533$420,587IRS
990June 2024$109,967$91,206$424,157IRS
990June 2023$109,178$55,774$405,396XML
990June 2022$67,659$65,726$369,651IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 43-1047974).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI is 43-1047974.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1961.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI 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 MISSOURI 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 DEPT OF MISSOURI 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 DEPT OF MISSOURI?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names LEON KELSEY.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MISSOURI?
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 DEPT OF MISSOURI have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $146,628, expenses of $117,919 and total assets of $246,656 at year end.

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