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Nonprofit · EIN 46-0210486

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Also known as VFW DEPARTMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA

Tax-exempt · SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Financials

$306K$280K2023$359K$202K2024$256K$446K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$255,621$446,021-$190,400$681,280$3,565$677,715
December 31, 2024990$358,858$202,019$156,839$802,675$5,054$797,621
December 31, 2023990$305,964$279,904$26,060$593,021$1,067$591,954
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$184,943
Membership dues
$73,780
Program service revenue
$62,333
Investment income
$314
Net rental income
$4,010
Net income from fundraising events
$4,021
Other revenue
$8,031

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$11,198
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$52,690
Other salaries and wages
$33,776
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$94,567
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$6,300
Occupancy
$8,820
Travel
$89,207
Program services (functional)
$359,165
Management and general (functional)
$72,135
Fundraising (functional)
$14,721

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$802,675
Total assets, end of year
$681,280
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,565
Net assets, end of year
$677,715
Publicly traded securities
$444,095
Gross receipts
$261,527
Employees
3
Volunteers
7,046
Year formed
1980
State of legal domicile
SD

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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA ARNOLDTREASURER/QM
Trustee or director, Officer
50$52,690
GLYNIS COLLIERCOMMANDER (ENDED 06/2025)
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
DR MARTIN CHRISTENSENCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
RICK VANDENHOEKSR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
DALE GREENFIELDJR. COMMANDER (STARTED 06/25)
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA ARNOLDTREASURER/QM
Trustee or director, Officer
50$52,690
GLYNIS COLLIERCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
DR MARTIN CHRISTENSENSR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RICK VANDENHOEKJR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ANNA ARNOLDTREASURER/QM
Trustee or director, Officer
50$45,954
GLYNIS COLLIERCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
30$0
DR MARTIN CHRISTENSENSR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
RICK VANDENHOEKJR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1600 W RUSSELL ST STE 135, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-1330
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
BRENT JONES, 38956 251ST ST, PLANKINTON, SD 57368
Signed the 990
BRENT JONES, TREASURER/QM
Phone
(605) 332-7441
Return prepared by
BRADY MARTZ PLLC

Mission

VFW WAS ESTABLISHED TO ASSIST VETERANS. OUR MISSION IS TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMONG UNITED STATES VETERANS OF OVERSEAS CONFLICTS AND TO SERVE OUR VETERANS, THE MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES AND ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ALL VETERANS. THE PURPOSES OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FIDELITY TO ITS INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • OPERATIONS ARE TO OVERSEE VARIOUS DISTRICT OFFICES AND POSTS. THE STATE VFW SPONSORS ACTIVITIES AND PASSES FUNDS TO THE FEDERAL ORGANIZATION.
    Expenses $299,451 · grants $11,198 · revenue $16,927
  • EACH SUMMER APPROXIMATELY 175 TEAMS AND OVER 2,625 PLAYERS WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE VFW BASEBALL PROGRAM STATE WIDE. EACH TOURNAMENT GAME IS REQUIRED TO HAVE THE PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCES AND THE VFW BASEBALL SPORTSMANSHIP CODE RECITED BY THE PLAYERS BEFORE THE GAME STARTS. THE PURPOSE OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO CREATE FELLOWSHIP, LEADERSHIP, AND TEAMWORK AMONG THE YOUTH OF SOUTH DAKOTA.
    Expenses $59,714 · revenue $45,406

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 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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
46-0210486
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1692 (33 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$681,280
Income (IRS master file)
$261,527

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$255,621$446,021$681,280XML
990December 2024$358,858$202,019$802,675IRS
990December 2023$305,964$279,904$593,021XML
990December 2022$279,120$236,392$515,919IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 46-0210486).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA is 46-0210486.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1964.
Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption).
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA 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 SOUTH DAKOTA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names BRENT JONES.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $52,690 (ANNA ARNOLD, TREASURER/QM).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF SOUTH DAKOTA have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $255,621, expenses of $446,021 and total assets of $681,280 at year end.

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