Nonprofit · EIN 36-1911490
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
Also known as 4325 MATTOON POST
Tax-exempt · SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,645,803 | $1,304,769 | $341,034 | $3,370,536 | $148,821 | $3,221,715 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,164,947 | $1,358,372 | -$193,425 | $2,946,835 | $54,851 | $2,891,984 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,475,702
- Membership dues
- $240,236
- Program service revenue
- $21,091
- Investment income
- $129,639
- Net rental income
- $5,520
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $26,173
- Net income from fundraising events
- $1,265
- Net income from gaming
- $5,812
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $6,774
- Other revenue
- $19,371
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $41,079
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $57,327
- Other salaries and wages
- $508,633
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $700,655
- Professional fundraising fees
- $30,136
- Accounting fees
- $27,288
- Occupancy
- $20,349
- Travel
- $41,772
- Depreciation
- $18,925
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,946,835
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,370,536
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $148,821
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,221,715
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $899,067
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,710,999
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,152,034
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,069,681
- Gross receipts
- $2,278,233
- Employees
- 13
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1920
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH SCOTT SWINFORD | STATE ADJUTANT-QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director | 40 | $57,327 |
| EUGENE BLACKWELL | STATE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROB BAILEY | STATE SENIOR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| RYAN HIGGINBOTHAM | STATE JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BOBBY WELCH | STATE CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAY HOFFMAN | STATE JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DOUG JAMESON | STATE SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| GARY HOLMES | STATE CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| CATHY STUBBS | STATE INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ZHI CHEN | DISTRICT 3 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| EVAMARIE DUFF | DISTRICT 4 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MATHIUS CARTER | DISTRICT 5 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROB BLAND | DISTRICT 6 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DAVID LONG | DISTRICT 7 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| KENNETH MOREY | DISTRICT 8 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN FINNEGAN | DISTRICT 9 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOSH SEED | DISTRICT 10 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| RICK HOBBS | DISTRICT 11 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TONY AVERS | DISTRICT 12 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BOB SHEHORN | DISTRICT 13 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| AMIEE LOUER-WAGONER | DISTRICT 14 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CLARENCE CARAKER | DISTRICT 15 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BROWNE | DISTRICT 16 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAMES THORNE | DISTRICT 17 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| PAUL CRAVENS | DISTRICT 18 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MIKE DICOSOLA | DISTRICT 19 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MAURICE BRIDGES | JR. PAST STATE COMMANDER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| MATT CLAUSSEN | NATIONAL COUNCIL MEMBER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOE BARTLEY | STATE ADJUTANT-QUARTE Trustee or director | 40 | $56,298 |
| MAURICE BRIDGES SR | STATE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| EUGENE BLACKWELL | STATE SR. VICE COMMANDE Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| ROB BAILEY | STATE JR. VICE COMMANDE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| GARY HOLMES | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| RYAN HIGGINBOTHAM | SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAYSON HOFFMAN | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| NANCY O'CONNELL | CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CATHY STUBBS | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BRETT NILA | STATE JR. PAST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| JONATHAN COOPER | DISTRICT 3 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ERIC MORALES | DISTRICT 4 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| MATHIUS CARTER | DISTRICT 5 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| ROBERT COULTER | DISTRICT 6 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DAVID LONG | DISTRICT 7 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| KENNETH MOREY | DISTRICT 8 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOHN FINNEGAN | DISTRICT 9 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOSH SEED | DISTRICT 10 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOE MAY | DISTRICT 11 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| TIM O'DONNELL | DISTRICT 12 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| BOB SHEHORN | DISTRICT 13 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| DOUG JAMESON | DISTRICT 14 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| CLARENCE CARAKER | DISTRICT 15 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BROWNE JR | DISTRICT 16 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JOHN MCGLYNN | DISTRICT 17 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| KENNETH PIEHL | DISTRICT 18 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
| JAKE WYATT | DISTRICT 19 COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 20 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3300 CONSTITUTION DR, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711-9488
- In care of
- % MICHAEL DEROSS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2022)
- 1094 Lake St, Hanover Park IL 60033
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- EUGENE BLACKWELL, 3300 CONSTITUTION DRIVE, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62711
- Principal officer (990-N for 2022)
- Patrick Fissette, 66 Lake Point Dr, Roselle IL 60172
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH SCOTT SWINFORD, STATE ADJUTANT/QUARTERMASTER
- Phone
- (815) 692-4210
- Website
- www.vfw5151.us
- Return prepared by
- KERBER ECK & BRAECKEL LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF THE DEAD; AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS.
Program accomplishments
- THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH A VETERANS SERVICE OFFICE. THE SERVICE OFFICE IS CO-LOCATED WITH THE VA REGIONAL OFFICE IN CHICAGO. THE SERVICE OFFICE WORKS TOGETHER WITH FIELD OFFICES OF THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS, COUNTY VETERANS ASSISTANCE COMMISSIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND VFW POST SERVICE OFFICERS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE AND ADVICE TO VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES.SERVICES PROVIDED BY THE SERVICE OFFICE ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL VETERANS, THEIR DEPENDENTS AND SURVIVORS WITHOUT REGARD TO ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIP STATUS OR ERA OF SERVICE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED AT NO COST.
- THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT PROVIDES MEMBERSHIP SERVICES TO VETERANS BY HOLDING AN ANNUAL CONVENTION, INITIATING COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES, PROVIDING RECOGNITION AWARDS, OFFERING REMEMBERANCE SERVICES, AND ISSUING A QUARTERLY NEWSPAPER.
- THE ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT SUPPORTS THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY YOUTH ACTIVITY PROGRAM. THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM PROVIDES HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS THEMSELVES IN REGARDS TO A DEMOCRATIC AND PATRIOTIC-THEMED ESSAY. ESSAYS ARE THEN CHOSEN FOR SPECIAL RECOGNITION VIA AN AWARDS BANQUET AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-1911490
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 1964
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1661 (232 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,370,536
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,278,233
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,645,803 | $1,304,769 | $3,370,536 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,164,947 | $1,358,372 | $2,946,835 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Patrick Fissette | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,117,711 | $1,055,858 | $2,617,937 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: Paul Baumunk | June 30, 2009 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 36-1911490).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS is 36-1911490.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1964.
- Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation; Group exemption).
- Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS 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 ILLINOIS 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 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS 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 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names EUGENE BLACKWELL.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 28 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $57,327 (JOSEPH SCOTT SWINFORD, STATE ADJUTANT-QUARTERMASTER).
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,645,803, expenses of $1,304,769 and total assets of $3,370,536 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (232)
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-6145444 · NEW LENOX, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2108076 · ROCHELLE, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2340764 · MOKENA, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-6145200 · VILLA PARK, IL · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2276876 · BATAVIA, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 37-1003679 · MARSHALL, IL · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2010389 · JOLIET, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 37-0621117 · BLOOMINGTON, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2910110 · GLENDALE HTS, IL · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-3348230 · ROSCOE, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 37-0717622 · BELLEVILLE, IL · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-6145263 · WINTHROP HBR, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 51-0246026 · TINLEY PARK, IL · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-6145249 · LEMONT, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2519252 · OAK LAWN, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 37-0708536 · CASEYVILLE, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2013137 · WOOD DALE, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-3000310 · ANTIOCH, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2593951 · WILMINGTON, IL · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS EIN 36-2108075 · LOCKPORT, IL · last filed 990 for 2025
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