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Nonprofit · EIN 59-2381530

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA

Also known as 8255 POST

Tax-exempt · MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068

Financials

$303K$287K2021$331K$316K2023$357K$300K2024$328K$331K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2026990$328,352$331,390-$3,038$438,121$0$438,121
June 30, 2025990$356,807$300,225$56,582$441,159$0$441,159
June 30, 2024990$331,279$315,954$15,325$384,577$0$384,577
June 30, 2022990$303,271$287,201$16,070$353,119$0$353,119
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,021
Membership dues
$3,442
Program service revenue
$278,533
Investment income
$5,448
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,060
Net income from gaming
$449
Net income from sales of inventory
$33,678
Other revenue
$38,350

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$18,912
Benefits paid to members
$15,641
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$16,900
Other salaries and wages
$105,785
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$136,300
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$3,182
Occupancy
$70,027
Depreciation
$22,253
Program services (functional)
$34,553
Management and general (functional)
$296,837

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$441,159
Total assets, end of year
$438,121
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$438,121
Land, buildings and equipment
$188,732
Gross receipts
$593,952
Employees
10
Volunteers
616
Year formed
1984
State of legal domicile
FL

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
KEVIN J ECKQUARTERMASTER
Officer
30$16,900
JAMES KELSOCOMMANDER
Officer
30$0
JOHN M BOYDSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
CHARLES L FALLSJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
12$0
CHRISTOPHER LANHAMSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
5$0
CHRISTOPHER LANHAMCHAPLAIN
Officer
5$0
OLAN C PETERSJUDGE ADVOCATE/2 YR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
RONALD J MELANSONSURGEON
Officer
5$0
THOMAS HISLE1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
MARK A MCCREA2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
DANIEL R GILLESPIE3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
RONALD L BLAKEADJUTANT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN J ECKQUARTERMASTER
Officer
30$14,300
OLAN PETERSCOMMANDER
Officer
30$0
JAMES A KELSOSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
SHANE P MILLERJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
12$0
CHARLIE J BENDASERVICE OFFICER
Officer
5$0
PHILLIP C WHITECHAPLAIN
Officer
5$0
VICTOR M ARROYOJUDGE ADVOCATE/2 YR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
CHARLIE BENDASURGEON
Officer
5$0
THOMAS HISLE1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
BRUCE L GILPIN2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
MARK A MCCREA3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
RONALD L BLAKEADJUTANT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN J ECKQUARTERMASTER
Officer
30$13,750
OLAN PETERSCOMMANDER
Officer
30$0
MARK A MCCREASR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
HARRY D RENNISONJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
12$0
CHARLIE J BENDASERVICE OFFICER
Officer
5$0
PHILLIP C WHITECHAPLAIN
Officer
5$0
SHANE P MILLERJUDGE ADVOCATE/2 YR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
CHARLIE BENDASURGEON
Officer
5$0
SHANE P MILLER1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
MATTHEW T MITCHELL2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
BRUCE L GILPIN3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
RONALD L BLAKEADJUTANT
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN J ECKQUARTERMASTER
Officer
30$14,850
WILLIAM JONESCOMMANDER
Officer
30$0
CHRIS LANHAM SRSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
20$0
JIM KELSOJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
12$0
HARRY D RENNISON3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
WILLIAM JONESSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
5$0
PHILLIP C WHITECHAPLAIN
Officer
5$0
OLAN PETERSJUDGE ADVOCATE/2 YR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0
LAIRD E BRINLEYSURGEON
Officer
5$0
DANIEL R GILLESPIE1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2296 ASTER AVE, MIDDLEBURG, FL 32068-6871
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
KEVIN ECK, PO BOX 536, MIDDLEBURG, FL 320500536
Signed the 990
KEVIN ECK, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(904) 282-0475
Return prepared by
SHIRLEY W HATCHER CPA PA

Mission

Fraternal, Veterans relief, civic donations

990 for the year ended June 30, 2026

Program accomplishments

  • DONATIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS, SCHOOLS, INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS IN NEED
    Expenses $34,553

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
59-2381530
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$438,121
Income (IRS master file)
$593,952

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2026$328,352$331,390$438,121XML
990June 2025$356,807$300,225$441,159XML
990June 2024$331,279$315,954$384,577XML
990June 2023$279,312$263,180$369,252IRS
990June 2022$303,271$287,201$353,119XML
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 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 59-2381530).

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

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA is 59-2381530.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1964.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA 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 FLORIDA 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names KEVIN ECK.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $16,900 (KEVIN J ECK, QUARTERMASTER).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $328,352, expenses of $331,390 and total assets of $438,121 at year end.

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