Nonprofit · EIN 41-6037279
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA
Also known as 5518 VFW-MINN
Tax-exempt · ELK RIVER, MN 55330
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $176,264 | $159,689 | $16,575 | $372,786 | $609 | $372,177 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $140,679 | $118,203 | $22,476 | $356,762 | $1,160 | $355,602 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $114,514 | $132,280 | -$17,766 | $334,294 | $1,168 | $333,126 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $745
- Program service revenue
- $1,076
- Investment income
- $1,605
- Net rental income
- $400
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$31
- Net income from gaming
- $171,969
- Other revenue
- $172,838
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $144,751
- Benefits paid to members
- $2,163
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Depreciation
- $4,543
- Program services (functional)
- $159,654
- Management and general (functional)
- $35
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $356,762
- Total assets, end of year
- $372,786
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $609
- Net assets, end of year
- $372,177
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $133,231
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $372,177
- Gross unrelated business income
- $172,369
- Gross receipts
- $5,948,504
- Employees
- 11
- Year formed
- 1966
- State of legal domicile
- MN
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erik Monson | Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jamie Coller | Quartermaster Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Stefanie Skogman | Adjutant Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Brian Hesse | Senior Vice Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Gregory Crow | Junior Vice Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Havrilla | Chaplin Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Maddox | Judge Advocate Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Hollmer | Surgeon Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Frank Scharber | Service Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Donald Nix | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jacob Kotzian | Trustee Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| David Boily | – Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Boily | Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Hesselgrave | Quartermaster Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Stefanie Skogman | Adjutant Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Erik Monson | Senior Vice Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julius Coller | Junior Vice Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Havrilla | Chaplin Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Greg Crow | Judge Advocate Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Hollmer | Surgeon Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Hollmer | Service Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greg Crow | Judge Advocate Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Richard Havrilla | Chaplin Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Hollmer | Service Officer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Steve Hollmer | Surgeon Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Julius Coller | Junior Vice Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jim Hesselgrave | Quartermaster Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dave Boily | Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Erik Monson | Senior Vice Commander Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Stefanie Skogman | Adjutant Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 66, ELK RIVER, MN 55330-0197
- In care of
- % JAMIE COLLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Erik Monson, PO Box 66, Elk River, MN 55330
- Signed the 990
- JAMIE COLLER, Quartermaster
- Phone
- (763) 441-2554
- Return prepared by
- Rose Accounting PLLC
Mission
Veterans organization that promotes americanism, sponsors youth sports, provides honor guard, and conducts patriotic ceremonies/activities.
Program accomplishments
- Provide a variety of veteran services and activities. Support community through donations to education, youth activities, community projects, and needy individuals.Expenses $159,654 · grants $144,751
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 41-6037279
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1949
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 1068: VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $372,786
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,948,504
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $176,264 | $159,689 | $372,786 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $140,679 | $118,203 | $356,762 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $114,514 | $132,280 | $334,294 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $142,879 | $180,163 | $352,014 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 41-6037279).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA is 41-6037279.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1949.
- Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA 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 DEPT OF MINNESOTA 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 DEPT OF MINNESOTA 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 DEPT OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Erik Monson.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPT OF MINNESOTA have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $176,264, expenses of $159,689 and total assets of $372,786 at year end.
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