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Year, State Incorporated
1996, MO
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Affiliates
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
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Stated Purpose
"to support programs and services that secure, manage, and distribute resources to improve the lives of veterans, military service personnel, their families and the communities in which they live."
VFW Foundation (The Foundation) reports that it works to support military veterans through programs and services to improve the lives of veterans, military personnel, and their families. The organization states that its programs and services are provided at no cost to qualified veterans and military families, and VFW membership is not required. In 2017, The Foundation reports that it distributed more than $4 million to VFW programs and services that directly support the needs of veterans and military families, including $2 million in financial assistance to 900 military families, and $1.1 million in scholarships to 242 veterans.
For the year ended August 31, 2017, VFW Foundation's program expenses were:
Veterans' service activities |
$4,016,429 |
Community service and public awareness |
$488,147 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$4,504,576 |
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on VFW Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended August 31, 2017.
Source of Funds |
Cash contributions and gifts |
$3,639,942 |
Interest, dividends, and net unrealized and realized investment gains |
$1,313,138 |
Total Income |
$4,953,080 |
- Programs: 87%
- Administrative: 8%
- Fundraising: 5%
Total Income |
$4,953,080 |
Program expenses |
$4,504,576 |
Fundraising expenses |
$281,451 |
Administrative expenses |
$427,379 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$5,213,406 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$-260,326 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$10,669,159 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$0 |
Ending Net Assets |
$10,408,833 |
Total Liabilities |
$627,765 |
Total Assets |
$11,036,598 |