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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0487827

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON

Also known as 969 ERIC G SANDSTROM

Tax-exempt · TACOMA, WA 98404

Financials

$292K$300K2023$192K$261K2024$190K$215K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$189,548$214,967-$25,419$903,569$33,915$869,654
December 31, 2024990$191,929$260,984-$69,055$751,557$0$751,557
December 31, 2023990$292,444$300,322-$7,878$800,995$29,058$771,937
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$34,999
Program service revenue
$115,217
Investment income
$1,185
Net rental income
$14,404
Net income from fundraising events
$14,771
Net income from gaming
$7,136
Other revenue
$38,147

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$28,590
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$33,058
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$559
Accounting fees
$3,168
Occupancy
$60,124
Depreciation
$1,082
Program services (functional)
$165,989
Management and general (functional)
$36,159
Fundraising (functional)
$11,737

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$751,557
Total assets, end of year
$903,569
Total liabilities, end of year
$33,915
Net assets, end of year
$869,654
Land, buildings and equipment
$605,386
Net assets without donor restrictions
$869,654
Gross unrelated business income
$14,404
Gross receipts
$246,753
Employees
6
Year formed
1939
State of legal domicile
WA

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
TROY J SHAFERCHAPLAIN/TRUSTE
Trustee or director
2$0
LEYLA OXFORDADJUTANT
Trustee or director
3$0
ROBERT YOUNGTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT ANDERSONTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
TERRY R HICKSPOST COMMANDER
Officer
40$0
GARY R NISKERSR. VICE COMMAN
Officer
2$0
GERALD L BUSIGQUARTERMASTER
Officer
2$0
JOSEPH JIMENEZJR VICE COMMAND
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON L HOLLEYCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
2$0
KRIST HUSEBYJUDGE ADVOCATE
Trustee or director
2$0
GEORGE C BERTHIAUME1ST YR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
TROY SCHAFER2ND YR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
REX L COOK3RD YR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
LEYLA OXFORDADJUTANT
Trustee or director
2$0
GARY R NISKERCOMMANDER
Officer
4$0
TERRY HICKSSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
MELVIN L WESTJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
MELVIN L WESTQUARTERMASTER
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHARON L HOLLEYCHAPLAIN
Trustee or director
2$0
KRIST HUSEBYJUDGE ADVOCATE
Trustee or director
2$0
GEORGE C BERTHIAUME1ST YR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
4$0
GERALD E RISTVET2ND YR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
REX L COOK3RD YR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
LEYLA OXFORDADJUTANT
Trustee or director
2$0
MELVIN L WESTSERVICE OFFICER
Trustee or director
2$0
GARY R NISKERCOMMANDER
Officer
4$0
ALEC T WRENSR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
TERRY R HICKSJR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
4$0
GARY E GRANTQUARTERMASTER
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3510 MCKINLEY AVE, TACOMA, WA 98404-2103
In care of
% MELVIN L WEST
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GERALD L BUSIG, 3510 E MCKINLEY AVE, TACOMA, WA 98404
Signed the 990
TERRY R HICKS, POST COMMANDER
Phone
(360) 720-3048
Return prepared by
Bell & Bell PLLC

Mission

THE PURPOSE OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, AS ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE US, SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE US FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE PURPOSE OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS, AS ENACTED BY THE CONGRESS OF THE US, SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFENT THE US FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.
    Expenses $71,565 · revenue $100,445

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
91-0487827
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$903,569
Income (IRS master file)
$246,753

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$189,548$214,967$903,569XML
990December 2024$191,929$260,984$751,557IRS
990December 2023$292,444$300,322$800,995XML
990December 2022$181,372$178,193$824,255IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 91-0487827).

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

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON is 91-0487827.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1981.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GERALD L BUSIG.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $189,548, expenses of $214,967 and total assets of $903,569 at year end.

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