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Nonprofit · EIN 34-0676138

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO

Also known as 291 VFW

Tax-exempt · SHELBY, OH 44875

Financials

$133K$110K2023$177K$157K2024$334K$286K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$334,334$286,287$48,047$1,035,070$355,070$680,000
December 31, 2024990$176,722$157,009$19,713$429,000$106,060$322,940
December 31, 2023990$133,474$109,821$23,653$368,940$58,000$310,940
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$1,010
Net income from fundraising events
$4,933
Net income from gaming
$240,029
Net income from sales of inventory
$88,362
Other revenue
$334,334

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other salaries and wages
$85,980
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$92,195
Professional fundraising fees
$1,590
Accounting fees
$1,446
Occupancy
$29,249
Travel
$500

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$429,000
Total assets, end of year
$1,035,070
Total liabilities, end of year
$355,070
Net assets, end of year
$680,000
Land, buildings and equipment
$870,070
Net assets without donor restrictions
$680,000
Gross unrelated business income
$1,010
Gross receipts
$1,452,612
Employees
6
Volunteers
2
Year formed
1939
State of legal domicile
OH

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nathan MartinCommander
Officer
10$0
Stephen J ClineVice Commander
Officer
1$0
Daniel AltQuartermaster
Officer
10$0
Jay Bennisontrustee
Officer
1$0
Al HammondsTrustee
Officer
1$0
Jay Bennisionjudge Advacute
Officer
1$0
Jeremiah Martintrustee
Officer
1$0
Nathan Martinservice officer
Officer
1$0
Lee StoberChaplin
Officer
0$0
lawrence SnyderJR Vice Commander
Key employee
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nathan MartinCommander
Officer
10$0
Stephen J ClineVice Commander
Officer
1$0
Daniel AltQuartermaster
Officer
10$0
Jay Bennisontrustee
Officer
1$0
Al HammondsTrustee
Officer
1$0
Dan Bakerjudge Advacute
Officer
1$0
John Loveladytrustee
Officer
1$0
Nathan Martinservice officer
Officer
1$0
lawrence SnyderJR Vice Commander
Officer
1$0
Lee StoberChaplin
Key employee
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Nathan MartinCommander
Officer
10$0
Steven D MclaughlinVice Commander
Officer
1$0
Daniel AltQuartermaster
Officer
10$0
Lee StoberChaplin
Officer
1$0
Jay Bennisontrustee
Officer
1$0
Al HammondsTrustee
Officer
1$0
Dan Bakerjudge Advacute
Officer
1$0
John Loveladytrustee
Officer
1$0
Nathan Martinservice officer
Officer
1$0
lawrence SnyderJR Vice Commander
Key employee
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
34 W MAIN ST, SHELBY, OH 44875-1272
In care of
% DAN ALT QTR MSTR
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
Ralph Phillips VFW Post 291, 34 East Main St, Shelby, OH 44875
Signed the 990
Daniel Alt, Quartermaster
Phone
(567) 275-1101
Website
VFW291.org

Mission

To provide social and financial support for veterans and families and other community programs and Causes. To foster Camaraderie among Veterans of Foreign Wars To serve our veterans and our communities . To honor military service and promote patriotism. Donation to Shelby Police Department FOP, Shelby United Fund, Shelby Helpline, Vets With Pets VFW National Home, individual veterans. To serve our veterans and our communities.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • our primary purpose is to provide social, financial support for veterans and families and other community programs and causes. Shelby police department. FOP, Shelby United Fund, etc. In General to serve our Veterans, military and our communities. to advocate on behalf of all veterans.
  • none
  • none

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
34-0676138
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,035,070
Income (IRS master file)
$1,452,612

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$334,334$286,287$1,035,070IRS
990December 2024$176,722$157,009$429,000IRS
990December 2023$133,474$109,821$368,940XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––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 34-0676138).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO is 34-0676138.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1968.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO 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 DEPARTMENT OF OHIO due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Ralph Phillips VFW Post 291.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $334,334, expenses of $286,287 and total assets of $1,035,070 at year end.

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