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Nonprofit · EIN 52-6050535

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND

Also known as WELLS MCCOMAS POST 2678

Tax-exempt · EDGEMERE, MD 21219

Financials

$244K$109K2023$220K$182K2024$209K$298K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$208,686$297,734-$89,048$1,773,397$0$1,773,397
December 31, 2024990$219,585$181,909$37,676$1,862,445$0$1,862,445
December 31, 2023990$244,275$108,788$135,487$1,836,743$11,974$1,824,769
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$24,091
Investment income
$807
Net rental income
$4,005
Net income from fundraising events
$12,015
Net income from sales of inventory
$167,768
Other revenue
$183,788

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$140,770
Benefits paid to members
$5,400
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$50,299
Program services (functional)
$146,170
Management and general (functional)
$151,564

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,862,445
Total assets, end of year
$1,773,397
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,773,397
Land, buildings and equipment
$1,366,134
Gross receipts
$1,038,922
Employees
10

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
JOHN GISTEDTQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN GISTEDTQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JOHN GISTEDTQUARTERMASTE
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6521 NORTH POINT RD, EDGEMERE, MD 21219-1017
In care of
% WELLS-MCCOMAS POST 2678 VFW
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
JOHN GISTEDT, 6521 NORTH POINT RD, 6521 NORTH POINT RD, BALTIMORE, MD 21219
Signed the 990
JOHN GISTEDT, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(410) 477-1543
Return prepared by
CHREST CPA TAX & FINANCIAL PC

Mission

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS/WELLS MCCOMAS POST 2678

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONTRIBUTIONS PAID TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS AND FUNCTIONS
    Expenses $140,770
  • DUES, FEES & BENEFITS PAID FOR MEMBERS
    Expenses $5,400

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
52-6050535
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1967
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,773,397
Income (IRS master file)
$1,038,922

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$208,686$297,734$1,773,397XML
990December 2024$219,585$181,909$1,862,445IRS
990December 2023$244,275$108,788$1,836,743XML
990December 2022–––IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 52-6050535).

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

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND is 52-6050535.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1967.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND 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 MARYLAND 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 MARYLAND 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 MARYLAND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN GISTEDT.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $208,686, expenses of $297,734 and total assets of $1,773,397 at year end.

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