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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0497888

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON

Also known as 51 JOHN R MONAGHAN

Tax-exempt · SPOKANE, WA 99201

Financials

$80K$94K2023$69K$97K2024
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, 2024990$69,120$96,864-$27,744$255,490$0$255,490
December 31, 2023990$80,410$94,114-$13,704$232,496$0$232,496
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$6,950
Membership dues
$6,259
Program service revenue
$3,232
Investment income
$1,281
Net rental income
$4,200
Net income from gaming
$17,285
Net income from sales of inventory
$36,172
Other revenue
$57,657

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$1,962
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,638
Occupancy
$52,555
Travel
$694
Depreciation
$16,184

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$232,496
Total assets, end of year
$255,490
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$255,490
Land, buildings and equipment
$189,174
Gross receipts
$176,237
Employees
0
Volunteers
11
Year formed
1945
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas Millispaugh Jr2 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
10$0
Timothy Ohare1 Year Trustee & Appointed Surgeon
Trustee or director
15$0
Donald G Suydam3 Year Trustee
Trustee or director
10$0
David LordAdjutant & Judge Advocate
Trustee or director
10$0
Daniel W LeichtyCommander Part year
Officer
30$0
Wesley AndersonChaplain & Service Officer
Officer
30$0
Derek MonroeQuartermaster
Officer
30$0
Thomas MarikSenior Vice Commander
Officer
25$0
Patrick D RiceJunior Vice Commander
Officer
10$0
CD SeegarsCommander part year
Officer
30$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Thomas Millispaugh Jr3 Year Trustee
Officer
5$0
Timothy Ohare1 Year Trustee & Appointed Surgeon
Officer
5$0
Donald G Suydam2 Year Trustee
Officer
10$0
Daniel W LeichtyCommander
Officer
30$0
David LordAdjutant & Judge Advocate
Officer
5$0
Wesley AndersonChaplain & Service Officer
Officer
25$0
DunwoodyQuartermaster
Officer
25$0
Thomas MarikSenior Vice Commander
Officer
5$0
Patrick D RiceJunior Vice Commander
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
300 W MISSION AVE, SPOKANE, WA 99201-2366
In care of
% CD SEEGARS
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Derek Morrow, 300 W Mission Ave, Spokane, WA 99201
Signed the 990
Derek Morrow, Quartermaster
Phone
(509) 327-9847
Website
VFW51.org

Mission

Events at the post primarily raise money for helping assist veterans, their widows and their family's.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Provide and maintain a permanent location for veterans to congregate and share camaraderie with other members, and to promote patriotism. This location is also available for meetings for other community groups such as: American Legion, American Legion Riders and auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Norway, Honor Guard, Pheasants Forever, Spokane Bird Dogs, Seabees and the Military order of the Purple Heart. Monies are also sent to the National VFW for special events, memorials and scholarships.
    Expenses $75,646 · revenue $65,961
  • Public education through parades and 3 local fairs including recruitment of new members. Public ceremonies presenting flags, involvement in POW MIA activities. Monthly newsletter mailed to approximately 440 members.
    Expenses $41,979 · revenue $48,096
  • The Post provides relief services, such as suicide awareness through Buddy Poppy Days, which supports VFW National Home and supports disabled Veterans and raises awareness of Veterans and their plight. Other operating expenses include member volunteer reimbursements, scholarship programs, including Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen. Educational outreach including Echos From the Wall, educational brochures including flag brochure and posters, Small Flags Veterans in the Classroom. Youth activities sponsorship including Boy & Girl Scouts, Junior Olympics, Bike Safety, JROTC units, Color Guards, drill teams and a variety of other programs to build good citizenship and exemplary character in american youth.
    Expenses $8,646 · revenue $6,950

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

File the 2025 990-EZ for VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON

Due May 15, 2026 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
91-0497888
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)
$255,490
Income (IRS master file)
$176,237

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$69,120$96,864$255,490XML
990December 2023$80,410$94,114$232,496XML
990December 2022$80,888$100,710$323,110IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 91-0497888).

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 91-0497888.
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 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 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 WASHINGTON last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
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, 2024 names Derek Morrow.
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, 2024 lists 10 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, 2024 it reported revenue of $69,120, expenses of $96,864 and total assets of $255,490 at year end.

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