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Nonprofit · EIN 62-0455553

DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

Also known as VFW-TENN

Tax-exempt · NASHVILLE, TN 37243

Financials

$477K$375K2023$466K$387K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$466,010$386,524$79,486$1,048,183$34,957$1,013,226
June 30, 2024990$476,952$374,640$102,312$975,147$41,477$933,670
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$174,031
of which government grants
$57,510
Membership dues
$116,521
Program service revenue
$175,074
Investment income
$116,905
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$40,000
Other salaries and wages
$39,167
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$85,235
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$5,250
Accounting fees
$13,651
Occupancy
$57,510
Travel
$19,964
Depreciation
$1,424
Program services (functional)
$272,552
Management and general (functional)
$97,435
Fundraising (functional)
$15,113

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$975,147
Total assets, end of year
$1,048,183
Total liabilities, end of year
$34,957
Net assets, end of year
$1,013,226
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,273
Publicly traded securities
$977,376
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,012,311
Net assets with donor restrictions
$915
Gross receipts
$466,010
Employees
3
Year formed
1992
State of legal domicile
TN

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
John MaierAdj Qtr Mst
Officer
40$40,000
Hundley Ford SrPast Dept Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Eric SpurbeckSr. Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Robert HuntSr.Vice Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Johnny McBeeJr. Vice Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Scott LybargerChief of Staff
Officer
0$0
TJ MilesJudge Advocate
Officer
0$0
Jim IrvingPast Dept Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Mickey VickeryChaplain
Officer
0$0
Brian WalkerPast Dept Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Robert BrooksInspector
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John ScottAdj Quartermast
Trustee or director, Officer
40$45,000
John MaierAsstAdj Qtr Mst
Trustee or director, Officer
30$23,000
Hundley Ford SrState Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Eric SpurbeckSr. Vice Cmdr
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Robert HuntJr. Vice Cmdr
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
Fred KasperDept Surgeon
Officer
4$0
Jim PetersonJudge Advocate
Officer
0$0
Pamela PughChief of Staff
Officer
0$0
Jim IrvingPast Dept Cmdr
Officer
0$0
Andrew FarrerChaplain
Officer
0$0
Hannah BlurtonInspector
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 6TH AVE N, NASHVILLE, TN 37243-1412
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2048 N Main St, Milan TN 38358
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Donna Vandiver, 1051 Dell Street, Milan TN 38358
Signed the 990
John Maier, Quartermaster
Phone
(615) 242-5851
Return prepared by
Hopkins LeVan & Weatherspoon PLLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE WELL-BEING OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTE AND FURTHER THE WELL-BEING OF US VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
    Expenses $145,757 · grants $57,510 · revenue $172,697
  • PROMOTION OF DEPARTMENT GOALS AND DEVELOPMENT OF ESPIRIT DE CORP THROUGHFELLOWSHIP AND MEETINGS VIA THE DEPARTMENTS ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION. THISMEETING IS WHERE THE DEPARTMENT ELECTS ITS OFFICERS FOR THE NEW YEAR,PROMOTES MEMBERSHIP GOALS, PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO DEPARTMENTFINANCIAL AND ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVIITIES.
    Expenses $126,585 · revenue $88,204
  • THE CONTINUATION OF POSTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF TENNESSEE. WHEN A POST NOLONGER MEETS DEPARTMENT REQUIREMENTS, THE DEPARTMENT ASSUMES CONTROL ANDINSURES ASSETS OF POSTS CONTINUE TO BENEFIT VETERANS.
    revenue $9,938

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-N on file

IRS record

EIN
62-0455553
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
1964
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1694 (79 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,048,183
Income (IRS master file)
$466,010

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$466,010$386,524$1,048,183XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Donna Vandiver
June 30, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2024$476,952$374,640$975,147XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: donna vandiver
June 30, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2023–––IRS
990June 2022$175,736$319,539$858,564IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Donald L Middleton
June 30, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2019June 30, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Linda Lindsey
June 30, 2013≤ $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 62-0455553).

Questions about DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

What is the EIN of DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES is 62-0455553.
Is DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1964.
Are donations to DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 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 DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 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 DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 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 DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES 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 DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES?
The 990-N for 2023 names Donna Vandiver.
Who are the officers and directors of DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $40,000 (John Maier, Adj Qtr Mst).
How much revenue does DEPART OF TENNESSEE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $466,010, expenses of $386,524 and total assets of $1,048,183 at year end.

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