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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0320759

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA

Also known as STATE OF WV

Tax-exempt · S CHARLESTON, WV 25309

Financials

$140K$233K2023$186K$198K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$185,837$198,073-$12,236$388,375$31,748$356,627
June 30, 2024990$139,892$233,097-$93,205$372,392$3,529$368,863
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$85,577
Membership dues
$84,113
Program service revenue
$36,000
Investment income
$47,134
Net gain from sales of assets
$37,902
Net income from fundraising events
$7,327
Other revenue
$17,126

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$5,271
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$66,832
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$73,084
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$6,019
Travel
$33,782
Depreciation
$15,057
Program services (functional)
$144,085
Management and general (functional)
$53,988

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$372,392
Total assets, end of year
$388,375
Total liabilities, end of year
$31,748
Net assets, end of year
$356,627
Land, buildings and equipment
$63,592
Publicly traded securities
$204,109
Net assets without donor restrictions
$356,627
Gross receipts
$316,835
Employees
2
Volunteers
10,938
Year formed
1947
State of legal domicile
WV

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAWN LIGHTQUARTERMASTERADJUTANT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$49,965
DAVID A SOCKETTASSISTANT QUARTERMASTERCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director, Officer
20$16,867
KAMI ELLIOTTPAST DEPARTMENT COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RICHARD E OGDENCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TOBY HEANEYSR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DAVID M MOSKEJUDGE ADVOCATE
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CHARLES L LAUGHINSPECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
THOMAS V ANDERSONCHIEF OF STAFF
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
CORRINA M BOGGESSVFW DISTRICT 2-WV
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
RONIE A WHEELERSURGEON
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
HERBERT P BURDETTEVFW DISTRICT 3-WV
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KEVIN E LINKJR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
LARRY G RICEVFW DISTRICT 5-WV
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ROGER CAMPBELLSERVICE OFFICER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
TRACY SIMMONSVFW DISTRICT 1-WV
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
TODD KINGSBURYVFW DISTRICT 4-WV
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 15 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHAWN KEVIN LIGHTADJ/QUARTERMASTER
Trustee or director, Officer
40$43,000
KAMI M STUARTCOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
RICHARD E OGDENSR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
TOBY HEANEYJR. VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
20$0
DAVID M MOSKEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID AJ SOCKETTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CHARLES L LAUGHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
THOMAS V ANDERSONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CORRINA M BOGGESSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID R SISLERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
RONIE A WHEELERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
HERBERT P BURDETTEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN J CREAGERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KEVIN E LINKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
LARRY G RICEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 9431, S CHARLESTON, WV 25309-0431
In care of
% DAVID A SOCKETT
Mailing address (990-N for 2020)
PO Box 627, Clay WV 25043
Principal officer (990-N for 2020)
James Lennox, 30 Lennox Lane, Procious WV 25164
Signed the 990
DAVID A SOCKETT, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(304) 310-0407
Return prepared by
Grueser & Associates Accounting LLC

Mission

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 10,000 VETERANS OF WEST VIRGINIA

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • This organization, Veterans of Foreign Wars State of West Virginia, provides benefits to veterans by overseeing 5 districts with over 65 VFW posts throughout the state of West Virginia. This state organizations primary responsibility is to assist these 65 posts to stay in compliance so that they may continue to provide various benefits to veterans.
    Expenses $88,901 · revenue $85,577
  • This VFW, State of West Virginia is responsible for a school of instructions. The purpose is to provide leadership opportunites and education for all members of the 65 posts. This is accomplished by providing one conference and one convention at the state level each year. This organization also sends representatives to one regional conference as well as the national conference. At these events, education is provided to help these members lead their respective VFWs more efficiently. Tips on staying compliant, educating the public as well as members on the workings of the VFW, ideas on serving veterans, and many other learning opportunities are also a result of these events.
    Expenses $55,184 · revenue $66,721

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, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0320759
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
2248 (57 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$388,375
Income (IRS master file)
$316,835

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$185,837$198,073$388,375IRS
990June 2024$139,892$233,097$372,392XML
990June 2023$189,985$184,664$465,034IRS
990June 2022$144,474$159,345$460,061IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: James Lennox
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: David A Jones
June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: James Lennox
June 30, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 55-0320759).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA is 55-0320759.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1972.
Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA 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 WEST VA 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 WEST VA due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. 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 WEST VA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA?
The 990-N for 2020 names James Lennox.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,965 (SHAWN LIGHT, QUARTERMASTERADJUTANT).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $185,837, expenses of $198,073 and total assets of $388,375 at year end.

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