Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 04-2303179

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS

Also known as 5188 VFW-MASS

Tax-exempt · WALPOLE, MA 02081

Financials

$154K$120K2023$155K$134K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$155,312$134,387$20,925$386,634$1,050$385,584
December 31, 2023990$153,532$119,551$33,981$365,659$1,000$364,659
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,759
of which government grants
$180
Membership dues
$296
Program service revenue
$1,245
Investment income
$1,686
Net rental income
$99,996
Net income from gaming
$3,622
Net income from sales of inventory
$39,004
Other revenue
$142,622

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$640
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$32,435
Other salaries and wages
$38,759
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$78,063
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,000
Occupancy
$20,520
Program services (functional)
$130,436
Management and general (functional)
$3,951

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$365,659
Total assets, end of year
$386,634
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,050
Net assets, end of year
$385,584
Land, buildings and equipment
$230,427
Gross receipts
$231,488
Employees
6
Year formed
1952
State of legal domicile
MA

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
KEVIN SMILEYSENIOR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
2$32,435
ROBERT K KELLEYJUNIOR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director
2$0
ANGELO R PALACIO2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL J MERRIGAN3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
JONATHAN D COGANCOMMANDER
Officer
7$0
EDWARD J FARRELLQUARTERMASTERTREASURER
Officer
4$0
STEVEN P KENNEY1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
ROBERT F BOTHWELLCHAPLAIN
Officer
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KEVIN SMILEYSENIOR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
2$24,155
MICHAEL J MERRIGAN3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
ANGELO R PALACIO2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBERT K KELLEYJUNIOR VICE COMMANDER
Trustee or director
2$0
STEVEN P KENNEY1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Officer
2$0
EDWARD J FARRELLQUARTERMASTERTREASURER
Officer
4$0
JONATHAN D COGANCOMMANDER
Officer
7$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
109 ROBBINS RD, WALPOLE, MA 02081-1913
In care of
% JONATHAN D COGAN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
JONATHAN D COGAN, 109 ROBBINS ROAD, Walpole, MA 020811911
Signed the 990
JONATHAN D COGAN, Commander
Phone
(508) 668-1367
Return prepared by
William E Valentine CPA

Mission

TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS, TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS.PROCEEDS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THEIR BENEFIT, INCLUDING TOWN MONUMENTS, PARADES AND CARE OF TOWN COMMONS AND GRAVEYARDS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO VARIOUS ORGANIZATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR SURVIVING SPOUSES AND ORPHANS. PROVIDE THE VETERAN COMMUNITY AND TOWN MEETING FACILITIES AND COMRADESHIP TO THE PUBLIC.
    Expenses $127,350 · revenue $134,350
  • DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENCE OF TOWN MONUMENTS, PARADES AND TOWN COMMONS AND GRAVEYARDS. TO PROMOTE FLAG EDUCATION AND CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $2,000 · revenue $2,500
  • PARTICIPATION IN THE VFW SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS AND INCENTIVES TO STUDENTS AND SCHOOLS AND TO TEACH AMERICAS YOUTH ABOUT PATRIOTISM, SERVICE, HISTORY, TRADITIONS AND INSTITUTIONS AND CONTRIBUTIONS OF OUR NATIONS VETERANS IN PRESERVING PEACE. COMMUNITY SPORTING EVENTS TO ENCOURAGE VETERAN AND FAMILY PARTICIPATION.
    Expenses $650 · revenue $650
  • Expenses $436 · revenue $600

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

IRS record

EIN
04-2303179
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1965
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$386,634
Income (IRS master file)
$231,488

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$155,312$134,387$386,634XML
990December 2023$153,532$119,551$365,659XML
990December 2022$161,224$128,602$331,778IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2019–––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 04-2303179).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS is 04-2303179.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1965.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS 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 DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS 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 DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS 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 DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names JONATHAN D COGAN.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,435 (KEVIN SMILEY, SENIOR VICE COMMANDER).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF MASSACHUSETTS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $155,312, expenses of $134,387 and total assets of $386,634 at year end.

Other nonprofits in WALPOLE

All nonprofits in WALPOLE · Massachusetts