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Nonprofit · EIN 35-2231101

AMVETS

Also known as DEPT

Tax-exempt · DUNEDIN, FL 34698

Financials

$263K$238K2021$338K$321K2023$325K$286K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AMVETS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$324,543$286,127$38,416$383,244$6,329$376,915
June 30, 2024990$338,194$320,855$17,339$338,499$0$338,499
June 30, 2022990$263,317$237,568$25,749$357,504$0$357,504
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$302,331
Membership dues
$148,164
Program service revenue
$17,446
Investment income
$1,098
Net income from sales of inventory
$3,668
Other revenue
$3,668

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$139,866
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$61
Accounting fees
$2,415
Program services (functional)
$275,138
Management and general (functional)
$10,989

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$338,499
Total assets, end of year
$383,244
Total liabilities, end of year
$6,329
Net assets, end of year
$376,915
Net assets without donor restrictions
$376,915
Gross receipts
$333,206
Employees
0
Volunteers
2,313

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 / weekCompensation
Chrissy Albright1st VP
Officer
6$0
Sharon MarecekTreasurer
Officer
6$0
DonnaJeanne MerrittExecutive Sec
Officer
6$0
Patty PieningPresident
Officer
6$0
Sharon Sheldon2nd VP
Officer
6$0
Karen Schooley3rd VP
Officer
6$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Wendy Luzader3rd VP
Officer
5$0
Sharon MarecekTreasurer
Officer
10$0
Debbie BeckNEC
Officer
15$0
Patty PieningPresident
Officer
10$0
Sharon Sheldon2nd VP
Officer
10$0
Patricia JohnsonHospital Off
Officer
5$0
Toni PlemmonsAmericanism
Officer
5$0
Chrissy Albright1st VP
Officer
7$0
Karen SchooleySchlarship
Officer
5$0
Mary Lou MasloAlt NEC
Officer
5$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2022: 10 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Dawn StewartAmericanism Off
Officer
5$0
Karen PowersTreasurer
Officer
7$0
Debbie BeckPresident
Officer
15$0
Patty Piening1st VP
Officer
10$0
Holly Burbach2nd VP.
Officer
10$0
Margaret Peg MilnesHospital Off
Officer
5$0
Elizabeth MarquisScholarship Off
Officer
5$0
Chrissy Albright3rd VP
Officer
10$0
Sharon MarecekNEC
Officer
5$0
Gerald Jane DevollAlt NEC
Officer
5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
102 DIOGENES ST, DUNEDIN, FL 34698-9631
In care of
% SHARON MARECEK PRES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Sharon Marecek, 102 Diogenes St, Dunedin, FL 34698
Signed the 990
Sharon Marecek, Treasurer
Phone
(727) 687-5523
Return prepared by
Newman & DiLascio PA

Mission

The Amvets Ladies Auxiliary Department's purpose is to assist Veterans and their communities. From looking after our Veterans and their families to those hospitalized and in need - all related to a veteran ourselves - are committed to working for the good of our Country and the needs of its citizens.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • St. Judes Children's Research Hospital - Provide medical care to children; which care is continued throughout the child's life. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Hospital.
    Expenses $27,152 · grants $27,152
  • Paws with a Cause - Provide service dogs at not cost to recipients. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Organization.
    Expenses $25,057 · grants $25,057
  • John Tracy Clinic - Benefit hearing impaired children at no cost to families. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Clinic.
    Expenses $25,006 · grants $25,006
  • Commander Project - To support programs specifically identified by the Commander such as the National Sons of Amvets.
    Expenses $24,965 · grants $24,965
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities - Provides a place for family members to stay while their child is in the hospital receiving treatment.
    Expenses $10,899 · grants $10,899
  • Freedoms Foundation - Provide educational programs to children and adults regarding the principals of freedom, democracy, citizenship, the flag and honor of Veterans. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to Foundation.
    Expenses $6,248 · grants $6,248
  • VA Nursing Homes - Provides support to nursing homes that care for veterans.
    Expenses $5,756 · grants $5,756
  • Make A Wish Foundation - Donations help grant wishes to seriously ill children.
    Expenses $3,836 · grants $3,836
  • James Parke, Worchild & National Scholarships - Award scholarships to deserving students to further education. Funding provided to National Auxiliary for distribution to students.
    Expenses $3,125 · grants $3,125
  • Fisher House - Provide financial assistance to allow families of hospitalized veterans to stay while their family member is hospitalized o
    Expenses $1,745 · grants $1,745
  • Jr. Amvets - Children of AMVETS, Auxiliary, and SOA who have not reached the age of 18 but are assisting with our functions, events, for our veterans
    Expenses $1,500 · grants $1,500
  • Misc. Donations - To provide support to the community.
    Expenses $1,480 · grants $1,480
  • Amvets Service Fund - Disaster Relief - To assist those in need who were affected by natural disasters.
    Expenses $1,413 · grants $1,413
  • National President Project - Diabetes research project
    Expenses $1,175 · grants $1,175
  • Department Scholarships - Award scholarships to deserving students to further their education. Scholarships were provided to three state colleges for deserving students.
    Expenses $509 · grants $509

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
35-2231101
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$383,244
Income (IRS master file)
$333,206

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$324,543$286,127$383,244XML
990June 2024$338,194$320,855$338,499XML
990June 2023$269,666$301,116$326,054IRS
990June 2022$263,317$237,568$357,504XML
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––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 35-2231101).

Questions about AMVETS

What is the EIN of AMVETS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AMVETS is 35-2231101.
Is AMVETS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1945.
Are donations to AMVETS tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does AMVETS 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 AMVETS 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 AMVETS 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 AMVETS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Sharon Marecek.
Who are the officers and directors of AMVETS?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AMVETS have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $324,543, expenses of $286,127 and total assets of $383,244 at year end.

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