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Nonprofit · EIN 34-6603596

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO

Also known as 1516 VFW

Tax-exempt · LANCASTER, OH 43130

Financials

$236K$241K2023$246K$238K2024$189K$216K2025
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$189,453$215,902-$26,449$796,300$0$796,300
December 31, 2024990$245,518$237,721$7,797$829,975$7,226$822,749
December 31, 2023990$235,873$240,619-$4,746$825,487$10,535$814,952
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,630
Membership dues
$1,630
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net rental income
$700
Net income from gaming
$185,345
Net income from sales of inventory
$1,778
Other revenue
$187,823

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$48,300
Other salaries and wages
$55,779
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$138,575
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$33,610
Travel
$674
Depreciation
$11,857
Program services (functional)
$215,902

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$829,975
Total assets, end of year
$796,300
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$796,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$334,610
Gross receipts
$3,206,448
Employees
4
Volunteers
4
Year formed
1984
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
LINDA VEVERKACANTEEN MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
0$48,300
RYAN LEWISQUATERMASTER
Officer
0$6,000
DON RESSLEY1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
ROBIN RUNKLE2ND YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
STEVE CARPER3RD YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
0$0
JEFF WILLIAMSCOMMANDER
Officer
0$0
WILLIAM JOHNSONSENIOR VICE COMMANDER
Officer
0$0
DENNIS LOTTJUNIOR VICE COMANDER
Officer
0$0
LES REYNOLDSADJUTANT
Officer
0$0
RYAN LEWISSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
0$0
DENNIS LOTTJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
0$0
STEVER CARPERSUGEON
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Linda VeverkaCanteen Manager
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$47,400
Ryan LewisQuartermaster
Officer
8$6,000
Donald RessleyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Dennis LottTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Robin RunkleTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary AustinJunior Vice-Commander
Officer
2$0
Jeff WilliamsCommander
Officer
2$0
William JohnsonSr Vice-Commander
Officer
2$0
Sulimon SaundersTrustee
Former
2$0
William JohnsonTrustee
Former
2$0
Cheryl FinneyJr Vice Commander
Former
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Linda VeverkaCanteen Manager
Key employee
40$47,400
Ryan LewisQuartermaster
Officer
8$6,000
Donald RessleyTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Sulimon SaundersTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
William JohnsonTrustee
Trustee or director
2$0
Mary AustinCommander
Officer
2$0
Jeff WilliamsSr Vice Commander
Officer
2$0
Cheryl FinneyJr Vice Commander
Officer
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
116 PERRY ST, LANCASTER, OH 43130-4445
In care of
% RYAN LEWIS
Signed the 990
RYAN LEWIS, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(740) 653-1516
Return prepared by
TRACY E LECRONE CPA

Mission

To assist veterans, promote patriotism and be an asset to our community by helping organizations that benefit children, the elderly and the needy. To assist orgnaizations doing medical research.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The third program service is concerned with civic endeavors. Donations to police and firefighter organizations help educate the public in matters of personal safety. We are certain that many people have benefited from these programs.
    Expenses $215,902
  • Our major program service focuses on veteran organizations as well as those organizations of a patriotic nature. A good portion of the money went to VFW charities that in turn donate money for cancer and MS reserach. It is estimated that these donations have helped more than 1000 individuals.
  • The next program service is predominatley concerned with youth athletics. Money donated to softball, baseball, soccer and basketball organizations helps to keep our youth physically fit and off of the streets. It is estimated that these donations have helped over 100 youths.

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
34-6603596
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)
$796,300
Income (IRS master file)
$3,206,448

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$189,453$215,902$796,300XML
990December 2024$245,518$237,721$829,975IRS
990December 2023$235,873$240,619$825,487XML
990December 2022$185,868$217,088$824,914IRS
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 34-6603596).

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 34-6603596.
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 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 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,300 (LINDA VEVERKA, CANTEEN MANAGER).
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 $189,453, expenses of $215,902 and total assets of $796,300 at year end.

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