Nonprofit · EIN 91-6010610
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON
Also known as 3063 BALLARD-EAGLESON POST
Tax-exempt · SEATTLE, WA 98107
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $56,114 | $92,058 | -$35,944 | $1,442,753 | $159 | $1,442,594 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $103,837 | $93,645 | $10,192 | $1,302,709 | $192 | $1,302,517 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,614
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $34,330
- Net rental income
- -$10,830
- Other revenue
- -$10,830
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $10,812
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,000
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,561
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $4,054
- Occupancy
- $1,228
- Travel
- $4,375
- Depreciation
- $3,602
- Program services (functional)
- $28,480
- Management and general (functional)
- $51,845
- Fundraising (functional)
- $11,733
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,302,709
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,442,753
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $159
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,442,594
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $163,473
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,266,838
- Gross unrelated business income
- -$10,830
- Gross receipts
- $71,931
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 20
- Year formed
- 1947
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD C HAMILTON JR | JR VICE COMM Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GAIL ENGLER | TRUSTEE Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON TEETER | COMMANDER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| GABE WETZEL | SR VICE COMM Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MESA | QUARTERMASTE Officer | 7 | $0 |
| MIKE HICKS | HOUSE COMMIT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HOGLUND | SERVICE OFFI Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEHMAN | HOUSE COMMIT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE FITZGERALD | CHAPLAIN Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAROLD C HAMILTON JR | QUARTERMASTE Officer | 5 | $0 |
| GAIL ENGLER | HOUSE COMMIT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALYSON TEETER | COMMANDER Officer | 30 | $0 |
| MARK ENGLISH | SR VICE COMM Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RUSS SELIG | HOUSE COMMIT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GABE WETZEL | JR VICE COMM Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SHENNAE CURTIS | ADJUTANT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOSEPH MESA | SERVICE OFFI Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROBERT LEHMAN | HOUSE COMMIT Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOE FITZGERALD | CHAPLAIN Officer | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2812 NW MARKET ST, SEATTLE, WA 98107-4214
- In care of
- % HAROLD RODENBERGER QM
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH MESA, 2812 NW MARKET STREET, SEATTLE, WA 98107
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH MESA, QUARTERMASTER
- Phone
- (206) 782-8618
- Website
- WWW.VFWSEATTLE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- NEWMAN DIERST HALES PLLC
Mission
VFW'S MISSION IS TO "HONOR THE DEAD BY HELPING THE LIVING" THROUGH VETERANS' SERVICE, COMMUNITY SERVICE, NATIONAL SECURITY AND A STRONG NATIONAL DEFENSE.
Program accomplishments
- RELIEF: VETERANS IN IMMEDIATE NEED ARE SCREENED, AND EVALUATED BY A DESIGNATED STAFF AND FUNDS ARE DISPERSED IF REQUIRED AND WITHIN ALLOWED LIMITS. IF A REFERRAL IS APPROPRIATE, COORDINATION OCCURS AND A WARM HANDOFF IS EXECUTED WITH THE APPROPRIATE AGENCY.
- VETERAN SERVICES: THIS LOCAL VFW POST, ON AVERAGE, ASSISTS OVER 100 VETERANS PER YEAR IN PURSUIT OF JUST ADJUDICATION OF THEIR VETERANS AFFAIRS CLAIMS RELATED TO THEIR TIME IN SERVICE. THE VA SYSTEM IS A VAST BUREAUCRATIC EDIFICE REQUIRING ASSISTANCE TO SUCCESSFULLY RECEIVE APPROPRIATE BENEFITS. MANY VETERANS MISS OUT ON APPROPRIATED SERVICES OR COMPENSATION DUE TO THE LABYRINTHIAN NATURE OF THE SYSTEM. THE VFW POST PROVIDES THESE SERVICES FREE OF COST TO THE VETERAN AND EVEN DEPENDENTS OF THE VETERAN. THIS SERVICE AMOUNTS TO THOUSANDS OF HOURS THE POST MUST INVEST IN REMEDY, FROM A DEDICATED SERVICE OFFICER TO FACILITIES AND OTHER COSTS.
- COMMUNITY SERVICE: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR MEMBERS OF THE POST ENGAGE IN SERVICE EVENTS OF VARIOUS TYPES. THE SIMPLEST BEING QUARTERLY BLOOD DRIVES. THE POST IS A RESOURCE TO THE COMMUNITY HOSTING A LIBRARY CONTAINING NEARLY ONE THOUSAND BOOKS WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES OF WAR AND ITS EFFECTS ON THOSE WHO PARTICIPATE. THESE ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FOR LOAN. DISCUSSIONS OF THE TEXTS ARE POSSIBLE WITH COORDINATION. THE POST ALSO HOSTS MANY COMMUNITY MEMBERS FOR VARIOUS EVENTS, PROVIDING A LOW COST SPACE IN BALLARD, THIS ALSO HELPS FUND POST PROGRAM SERVICES. THE POST IS ALSO INCREASING ITS PRESENCE IN BALLARD FREMONT PROVIDING PRACTICAL SERVICES WHERE THE NEED IS HIGHLIGHTED AND OUR ASSISTANCE IS REQUESTED.
- VETERAN SOLIDARITY NETWORK: THE VFW POST IS USED AS A PLACE OR REFUGE AND CONNECTION FOR VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS. THROUGH MONTHLY SOCIALS, MEETINGS, AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS, VETERANS ARE GIVEN THE TOOLS TO ADJUST TO CIVILIAN LIFE AND TO MANAGE WHATEVER TRAUMAS OR EXPERIENCES THEY ARE NAVIGATING.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 91-6010610
- 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)
- $1,442,753
- Income (IRS master file)
- $71,931
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $56,114 | $92,058 | $1,442,753 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $103,837 | $93,645 | $1,302,709 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $82,210 | $78,785 | $1,210,968 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 91-6010610).
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 91-6010610.
- 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 JOSEPH MESA.
- 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 9 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 $56,114, expenses of $92,058 and total assets of $1,442,753 at year end.
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