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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0225542

DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

Also known as 7885 EKALAKA POST VFW MT

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · FORT HARRISON, MT 59636

Financials

$244K$183K2023$216K$130K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$215,815$130,327$85,488$586,765$797$585,968
June 30, 2024990$243,941$182,873$61,068$504,185$3,705$500,480
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,119
Program service revenue
$97,732
Investment income
$20,115
Net income from sales of inventory
$96,849
Other revenue
$96,849

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$33,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$33,404
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$435
Travel
$35,312
Depreciation
$15,897
Program services (functional)
$130,327

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$504,185
Total assets, end of year
$586,765
Total liabilities, end of year
$797
Net assets, end of year
$585,968
Land, buildings and equipment
$46,942
Net assets without donor restrictions
$585,968
Gross receipts
$251,692
Employees
1
Year formed
2011
State of legal domicile
MT

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
JEFFERY D SCHEPPADJUTANTQUARTERMASTER
Officer
0$0
HEATHER ALLENCOMMANDER
Officer
0$0
LONNIE JOHNSONSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM MCCORDJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM A MILESCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEN LISTONPAST COMMANDER
Trustee or director
0$0
LOREN DRIVDAHLPAST COMMANDER
Trustee or director
0$0
JONATHAN POHLODPAST COMMANDER
Trustee or director
0$0
STAN SWIONTEKPAST COMMANDER
Trustee or director
0$0
RANDY KREPSPAST COMMANDER
Trustee or director
0$0
JAMES LAYTONPAST COMMANDER
Trustee or director
0$0
MARTY HAVRILLAINSPECTOR
Officer
0$0
RANDY STILESCHIEF OF STAFF
Officer
0$0
LONNIE JOHNSONCOMMANDER
Officer
0$0
HEATHER ALLENSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
0$0
JEFFERY D SCHEPPADJUTANTQUARTERMASTER
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM MCCORDCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
JOSEPH WELTERJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
0$0
FRED HAMILTON JRJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 4789, FORT HARRISON, MT 59636-4789
In care of
% JEFFERY D SCHEPP
Signed the 990
JEFFERY D SCHEPP, ADJUTANTQM
Phone
(406) 324-3992
Website
MTVFW.ORG
Return prepared by
Christensen CPA

Mission

SERVICE OFFICERS FOR FILING AND MANAGING VA CLAIMS. TO ASSIST THE POSTS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SERVICE OFFICERS FOR FILING AND MANAGING VA CLAIMS. TO ASSIST THE POSTS IN PROVIDING SERVICES TO MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR VETERNS OF FOREIGN WARS.
    Expenses $130,327

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
81-0225542
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
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
2312 (49 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$586,765
Income (IRS master file)
$251,692

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
July 13, 2011
Reinstated
Effective September 15, 2011

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$215,815$130,327$586,765XML
990June 2024$243,941$182,873$504,185XML
990June 2023$205,556$167,075$441,081IRS
990June 2022$169,543$168,661$401,716IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––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 81-0225542).

Questions about DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES

What is the EIN of DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES is 81-0225542.
Is DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective September 15, 2011.
Are donations to DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA 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 DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA 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 DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA 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 DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA 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 are the officers and directors of DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does DEPARTMENT OF MONTANA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $215,815, expenses of $130,327 and total assets of $586,765 at year end.

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