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Nonprofit · EIN 26-2252006

DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC

Tax-exempt · SOMONAUK, IL 60552

Financials

$327K$295K2022$298K$305K2023$335K$299K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$334,720$298,844$35,876$328,136$3,032$325,104
June 30, 2024990$298,450$304,668-$6,218$291,603$2,375$289,228
June 30, 2023990$326,983$294,780$32,203$297,840$2,394$295,446
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$327,218
Membership dues
$117,455
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$3,146
Net income from gaming
$4,356
Other revenue
$4,356

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$32,324
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$36,240
Other salaries and wages
$3,560
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$42,520
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,211
Occupancy
$2,400
Travel
$51,321

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$291,603
Total assets, end of year
$328,136
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,032
Net assets, end of year
$325,104
Net assets without donor restrictions
$39,188
Net assets with donor restrictions
$285,916
Gross receipts
$341,376
Employees
2
Volunteers
11
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
IL

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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Linda LorenzTreasurer
Officer
30$18,120$0
Rhonda BorkgrenSecretary
Officer
30$14,520$3,600
Cindy WattersPresident
Officer
20$0$0
Diane AhrensSr Vice President
Officer
10$0$0
Danielle KrullJr Vice President
Officer
10$0$0
Terry AdamsChaplain
Officer
10$0$0
Michael MaruszakConductor
Officer
10$0$0
Jennifer HunterGuard
Officer
5$0$0
John WattersChief of Staff
Officer
10$0$0
Lynn SmithPast Department President
Officer
5$0$0
Colette BishopPast National President
Officer
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Linda LorenzTreasurer
Officer
30$18,120$0
JoLynn AltvatterChief of Staff/Secretary
Officer
10$8,500$1,842
Rhonda BorkgrenSecretary/National Council Member
Officer
30$2,500$542
Tammy Jo NapierSecretary (Former)
Officer
30$1,000$217
Lynn SmithPresident
Officer
20$0$0
Cindy WattersSr Vice President
Officer
10$0$0
Diane AhrensJr Vice President
Officer
10$0$0
Danielle KrullChaplain
Officer
10$0$0
Terry AdamsConductor
Officer
10$0$0
Michael MaruszakGuard
Officer
10$0$0
Colette BishopPast National President
Officer
1$0$0
Marvie WisniewskiPast Department President
Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Linda LorenzTreasurer
Officer
30$18,120$0
Tammy NapierSecretary
Officer
25$12,000$2,600
Marvie WisniewskiPresident
Officer
20$0$0
Lynn SmithSr Vice President
Officer
10$0$0
Cindy WattersJr Vice President
Officer
10$0$0
Diane AhrensChaplain
Officer
10$0$0
Danielle KrullConductor
Officer
10$0$0
Terry AdamsGuard
Officer
10$0$0
Paula DeDonckerChief of Staff
Officer
10$0$0
Rhonda BorkgrenJr Past Dept President
Officer
5$0$0
Colette BishopPast National President
Officer
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
140 W ANN ST, SOMONAUK, IL 60552-9761
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Linda Lorenz, 140 W Ann St, Somonauk, IL 60552
Signed the 990
Linda Lorenz, Treasurer
Phone
(630) 921-8851

Mission

PROVIDE SERVICE TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES; FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTION OF AMERICAN FREEDOM AND EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • VFW AUXILIARY HOSPITAL FUNDING: THESE FUNDS PROVIDE NEEDED PERSONAL ITEMS, ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION AND ASSISTANCE TO THE ILLINOIS VETERANS HOMES AND THE VA HOSPITALS IN ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI AS WELL AS SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS RUN IN/BY THESE FACILITIES.
    Expenses $63,111 · revenue $77,202
  • VFW National Home - Provide funds for upkeep of the playgrounds and equipment for veterans and their families residing at the VFW National Home.
    Expenses $12,300 · revenue $7,758
  • THIS ABLE VETERAN PROVIDES SERVICE DAGS AND TRAUMA RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH PTSD BY UTILIZING AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINERS, VETERINARIANS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL.
    Expenses $23,859 · revenue $28,753
  • Cancer Aid and Research contributions to the VFW Auxiliary National
    Expenses $1,795 · revenue $625
  • Project Diehard provides comprehensive support serv ices such as jobs placement assistance, career counseling and mentorship programs to empower veterans to reclaim their independence and a sense of purpose by connecting them with resources and opportunities.
    Expenses $1,855

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-2252006
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2010
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
5621 (134 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$328,136
Income (IRS master file)
$341,376

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$334,720$298,844$328,136IRS
990June 2024$298,450$304,668$291,603IRS
990June 2023$326,983$294,780$297,840XML
990June 2022$267,178$282,882$265,823IRS
990June 2021–––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 26-2252006).

Questions about DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC

What is the EIN of DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC is 26-2252006.
Is DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 2010.
Are donations to DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC 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 DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Linda Lorenz.
Who are the officers and directors of DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 11 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $18,120 (Linda Lorenz, Treasurer).
How much revenue does DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS VFW AUXILIARY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $334,720, expenses of $298,844 and total assets of $328,136 at year end.

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