Nonprofit · EIN 94-3219539
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
Also known as 9601 CASTRO VALLEY
Tax-exempt · SAN LORENZO, CA 94580
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $29,243 | $31,496 | -$2,253 | $40,943 | – | $40,943 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $33,670 | $30,608 | $3,062 | $43,196 | – | $43,196 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,522
- Investment income
- $4
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$20,283
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $530
- Occupancy
- $2,411
- Other expenses
- $28,555
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $43,196
- Total assets, end of year
- $40,943
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $40,943
- Cash, savings and investments
- $40,943
- Gross receipts
- $49,526
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS E BOKAMPER | SENIOR VICE COM | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHEN G WEST | COMMANDER | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY VARGAS | JR VICE COMMAND | 5 | $0 |
| GARY L RUDE | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BENNETT | CHAPLAIN | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICK M FLANAGAN | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH C SARGENT | JUDGE ADVOCATE | 5 | $0 |
| POHAN A BYSTROM | SURGEON | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM YALE | QUARTERMASTER | 10 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS E BOKAMPER | SENIOR VICE COM | 5 | $0 |
| STEPHEN G WEST | COMMANDER | 5 | $0 |
| KATHY VARGAS | JR VICE COMMAND | 5 | $0 |
| GARY L RUDE | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE BENNETT | CHAPLAIN | 10 | $0 |
| PATRICK M FLANAGAN | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| HANNAH C SARGENT | JUDGE ADVOCATE | 5 | $0 |
| POHAN A BYSTROM | SURGEON | 5 | $0 |
| WILLIAM YALE | QUARTERMASTER | 10 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 17368 VIA VALENCIA, SAN LORENZO, CA 94580-3334
- Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
- 17368 Via Valencia, San Lorenzo CA 94580
- Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
- Michael Lacuesta, 17368 Via Valencia, San Lorenzo CA 94580
- Signed the 990-EZ
- WILLIAM YALE, QUARTERMASTER
- Phone
- (510) 309-4350
- Website
- WWW.VFW9601.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MCKINNEY AND COMPANY CPA PROFESSIONAL CORP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-3219539 or by the name VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
TO FOSTER CAMARADERIE AMONG THE UNITED STATES VETERANS OF OVERSEAS CONFLICTS. TO SERVE OUR VETERANS, THE MILITARY, AND OUR COMMUNITIES. TO ADVOCATE ON BEHALF OF ALL VETERANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE BUDDY POPPY PROGRAM SUPPORTS VETERANS IN NEED PROGRAMS WITH THE VETERANS HOSPITAL, DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO VETERANS IN NEED AND DONATIONS TO OTHER VETERAN SERVICE PROVIDERS.
- OTHER PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT OUR MISSION OF HELPING VETERANS
- CASTRO VALLEY VETERANS MEMORIAL - CONSTRUCTION/MAINTENANCE OF THE MEMORIAL AND RELATED EXPENSES
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | 990-N on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-3219539
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1958
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Group exemption
- 1416: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-N for 2025 Officer: Michael Lacuesta | June 30, 2026 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-EZ | June 2025 | $29,243 | $31,496 | $40,943 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $33,670 | $30,608 | $43,196 | XML |
| 990-EZ | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2009 Officer: Patrick Flanagan | June 30, 2010 | ≤ $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 94-3219539).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA is 94-3219539.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1958.
- Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended June 30, 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA?
- The 990-N for 2025 names Michael Lacuesta.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF CALIFORNIA have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $29,243, expenses of $31,496 and total assets of $40,943 at year end.
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