Nonprofit · EIN 39-0677613
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53716
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,148,612 | $1,075,069 | $73,543 | $1,613,343 | $40,348 | $1,572,995 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,035,799 | $1,104,305 | -$68,506 | $1,487,830 | $38,408 | $1,449,422 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,117,792 | $1,343,975 | -$226,183 | $1,510,741 | $29,092 | $1,481,649 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $523,656
- of which government grants
- $112,177
- Program service revenue
- $379,610
- Investment income
- $21,178
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$4,663
- Net income from gaming
- $192,585
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$3,045
- Other revenue
- $224,168
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $105,399
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $162,883
- Other salaries and wages
- $317,165
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $516,677
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $15,068
- Occupancy
- $12,025
- Travel
- $110,508
- Depreciation
- $8,849
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,487,830
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,613,343
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $40,348
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,572,995
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $368,465
- Publicly traded securities
- $351,243
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,018,066
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $554,929
- Gross receipts
- $1,310,883
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 19
- Year formed
- 1939
- State of legal domicile
- WI
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HEATH | STATE QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $85,144 | $5,229 |
| ADAM WALLACE | STATE ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $61,721 | $3,734 |
| RON RAMOS | STATE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TY LETTO | STATE SR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| RENEE SIMPSON | STATE JR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILEIN TAIPE | STATE CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WAYNE GERGESON | STATE SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MCANDREW | STATE CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIM CAIRO | 1ST DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN EISENHAUER | 2ND DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN SCANLAN | 3RD DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD LYNCH | 4TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUEHLER | 6TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE DAHLKE | 7TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON VOLLING | 8TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
5 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KRIST BESELER | 9TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ROBERT DAVIS | 10TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PAUL WUENSCH | 11TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| GEORGE STOEBER | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LEROY JANSKY | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HEATH | STATE QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $86,168 | $4,684 |
| ADAM WALLACE | STATE ADJUTANT Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $58,786 | $2,400 |
| RON RAMOS | STATE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHELE RATHKE | IMMEDIATE PAST DEPT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN CHRISTOPHERSON | STATE SR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| TY LETTO | STATE JR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ILEIN TAIPE | STATE CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA THOMSEN | STATE SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MITCH CLINE | STATE CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL SALAS | 1ST DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SINGER | 2ND DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MCANDREW | 3RD DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD LYNCH | 4TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUEHLER | 6TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MAURITZ | 7TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| AARON VOLLING | 8TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY ENGNESS | 9TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORG CUSICK | 10TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIE STOKES | 11TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE STOEBER | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEROY JANSKY | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THOMAS HEATH | STATE QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $93,200 | $2,400 |
| DAVID GREEN | STATE ADJUTANT (THRU SEPTEMBER) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $79,192 | $1,800 |
| ADAM WALLACE | STATE ADJUTANT (FROM SEPT)/JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $26,740 | $600 |
| MICHELE RATHKE | STATE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CORY GEISLER | IMMEDIATE PAST DEPT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RONALD RAMOS | STATE SR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $0 | $0 |
| KERRY MCALLEN | STATE JR VICE COMMANDER (THRU JAN) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ANN CHRISTOPHERSON | STATE JR VICE COMMANDER (FROM FEB)/INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM KNUDSON | STATE CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGELA THOMSEN | STATE SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON DEAN | STATE CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MANUEL SALAS | 1ST DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN SINGER | 2ND DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| CARLA MCANDREW | 3RD DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| JORGE CALDERON | 4TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT BUEHLER | 6TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DOUG MAURITZ | 7TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNETH CORRY | 8TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| RANDY ENGNESS | 9TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK SIERZCHULSKI | 10TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DEWITT WOODWORTH | 11TH DISTRICT COMMANDER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4622 DUTCH MILL RD, MADISON, WI 53716-4108
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO BOX 93, ALMA CENTER WI 54611
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RON RAMOS, 4622 DUTCH MILL RD, MADISON, WI 53716
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- Isaiah M Hart, W11670 Goldsmith Rd, Black River Falls WI 54615
- Signed the 990
- THOMAS HEATH, STATE QUARTERMASTER
- Phone
- (608) 221-5276
- Website
- VFWWI.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WEGNER CPAS LLP
Mission
THE PURPOSE OF THIS CORPORATION SHALL BE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, CHARITABLE, AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD; AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM; AND TO PRESERVE AND DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES.
Program accomplishments
- TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN COOPERATION AND COORDINATION OF EFFORTS BETWEEN ALL POSTS WITHIN WISCONSIN TO CARRY OUT NATIONAL AND DEPARTMENT ORDERS, PROGRAMS, AND POLICIES.
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
- 39-0677613
- 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
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 2296 (346 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,613,343
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,310,883
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $1,148,612 | $1,075,069 | $1,613,343 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $1,035,799 | $1,104,305 | $1,487,830 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $1,117,792 | $1,343,975 | $1,510,741 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $1,105,490 | $1,319,769 | $1,702,327 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | $1,034,373 | $1,003,804 | $1,997,817 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Isaiah M Hart | June 30, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Bob Danke | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 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 39-0677613).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN is 39-0677613.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1973.
- Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN 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 DEPT OF WISCONSIN 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RON RAMOS.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 20 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $85,144 (THOMAS HEATH, STATE QUARTERMASTER).
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,148,612, expenses of $1,075,069 and total assets of $1,613,343 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (346)
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-6078080 · MEDFORD, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7040592 · MADISON, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7098701 · STOUGHTON, WI · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-1023828 · SHEBOYGAN, WI · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISC EIN 51-0239174 · PLOVER, WI · last filed 990 for 2024
- LT MARION C CRANEFIELD POST NO 1318 EIN 39-0746051 · FITCHBURG, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7209470 · MERRILL, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7134564 · AMERY, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-6056026 · OCONOMOWOC, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7355270 · ALMENA, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-0765806 · SPARTA, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7239767 · OCONOMOWOC, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-6016656 · NEW BERLIN, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VFW BURNS POST 388 EIN 39-0677621 · WAUSAU, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7238426 · EDGERTON, WI · last filed 990-N for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-0863136 · VIROQUA, WI · last filed 990 for 2024
- WURL FEIND INGMAN VETERANS OF EIN 23-7238695 · TOMAHAWK, WI · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 39-1191382 · SUN PRAIRIE, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7111567 · ADAMS, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN EIN 23-7209463 · PLYMOUTH, WI · last filed 990 for 2025
Other nonprofits in MADISON
- UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION EIN 39-0743975 · last filed 990 for 2025
- MERITER HOSPITAL INC EIN 39-0806367 · last filed 990 for 2024
- GROUP HEALTH COOPERATIVE OF SOUTH CENTRAL WI EIN 39-1199466 · last filed 990 for 2024
- WISCONSIN COUNTIES ASSOCIATION GROUP HEALTH TR EIN 39-1692308 · last filed 990 for 2024
- WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATION EIN 39-0833612 · last filed 990 for 2025
- ASCENDIUM EDUCATION SOLUTIONS INC EIN 39-1853833 · last filed 990 for 2025
- TELEPHONE AND DATA SYSTEMS INC EMPLOYEES BENEFIT TRUST EIN 36-3930160 · last filed 990 for 2024
- ASCENDIUM EDUCATION GROUP INC EIN 39-1090394 · last filed 990 for 2025