Nonprofit · EIN 48-0461005
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS
Tax-exempt · TOPEKA, KS 66601
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $943,914 | $900,914 | $43,000 | $1,163,602 | $26,403 | $1,137,199 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $988,899 | $798,821 | $190,078 | $1,113,996 | $19,275 | $1,094,721 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $734,323 | $794,851 | -$60,528 | $920,400 | $14,692 | $905,708 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $960,079 | $674,069 | $286,010 | $896,640 | $1,453 | $895,187 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $908,750
- of which government grants
- $641,494
- Membership dues
- $90,671
- Program service revenue
- $3,500
- Investment income
- $31,664
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $60,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $560,402
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $722,725
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $8,000
- Occupancy
- $28,584
- Travel
- $11,421
- Depreciation
- $5,107
- Program services (functional)
- $775,813
- Management and general (functional)
- $125,101
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,113,996
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,163,602
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,403
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,137,199
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $29,840
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,036,413
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $100,786
- Gross unrelated business income
- $3,500
- Gross receipts
- $1,198,914
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 9,500
- Year formed
- 1972
- State of legal domicile
- KS
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, 2026, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT SCHWARTZKOF | ADJ QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JAMES BOYLE | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RICK MCKENNA | SR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| RICHARD WAHLMEIER | JR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| DOUGLAS SIMMS | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ALLEN OWENS | SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| JOHN LINSTRA | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| ERIC HURLOCK | CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| BRANDON KULTGEN | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CRAVENS | PAST DEPT COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| FRENCH REID | 1ST DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ANDREA CEKOVSKY | 2ND DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| DON GAY | 3RD DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| JON GRAN | 4TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GOODALE | 5TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY WHITE | 6TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| SHANNON MOORE | 7TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT SCHWARTZKOF | ADJ QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $63,000 |
| CHARLES CRAVEN | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES BOYLE | SR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| RICK MCKENNA | JR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT COX | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLEN OWENS | SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN LINSTRA | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| MICHAEL HOLLAND | CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BRANDON KULTGEN | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY FLETCHER | PAST DEPT COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| KENNETH ROMINE | 1ST DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| THOMAS HUTTON | 2ND DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DON GAY | 3RD DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MICHAEL RILEY | 4TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS PERRY | 5TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JERRY WHITE | 6TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD MARVIN | 7TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRICE CLEMENS | 3RD DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBERT TEETSEL | 2ND DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JEFF FALLEY | 1ST DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL MCDONALD | 4TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GERALD MARVIN | 7TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER STEGMAN | 6TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BOB MCCURRY | 5TH DIST COMMANDER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMES RATCLIFF | PAST DEPT COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JOHN HOOKER | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| TERRY FLETCHER | SR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHARLES CRAVENS | JR VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| HERBERT SCHWARTZKOF | ADJ QUARTERMASTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 |
| JAMES LANGLEY | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| WALTER PALMISANO | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES BOYLE | CHIEF OF STAFF Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ROBERT COX | JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| ALLEN OWENS | SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERBERT SCHWARTZKOF | ADJ. QUARTER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $57,500 | $2,500 |
| JAMES RATCLIFF | COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES LANGLEY | SR. VICE COM Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY FLETCHER | JR. VICE COM Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT COX | JUDGE ADVOCA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ALLEN OWENS | SURGEON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY WARNER | CHAPLAIN Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK BRIGGS | CHIEF OF STA Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN HOOKER | INSPECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE HURSEY | PAST DEPT. C Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE GUNN | 1ST DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON PARKES | 2ND DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES CRAVENS | 3RD DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DALE NELSON | 4TH DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES BOYLE | 5TH DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JERRY WHITE | 6TH DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GERALD MARVIN | 7TH DIST. CO Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 1008, TOPEKA, KS 66601-1008
- In care of
- % HERBERT SCHWARTZKOF
- Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
- PO Box 288, Basehor KS 66007
- Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
- David Gunn, PO Box 288, Basehor KS 66007
- Signed the 990
- HERBERT SCHWARTZKOF, ADJ QUARTERMASTER
- Phone
- (785) 272-6463
- Website
- WWW.KSVFW.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Bradley E Hammel CPA Inc
Mission
SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP OF THE VETERANS OF FOEIGN WARS AND MANAGE, PROCESS, SUPPORT AND REPRESENT CLAIMS SUBMITTED TO THE FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.
Program accomplishments
- ADMINSTERED VETERANS CLAIMS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE KANSAS COMMISSION ON VETERANS AFFAIRS TO COORDINATE VETERANS BENEFIT COUNSELING AND ENSURE THAT EVERY VETERAN IS SERVED AND RECEIVES CLAIMS COUNSELING ASSISTANCE. SUPPORT THE STATEWIDE MEMBERSHIP OF THE VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS - APPROXIMATELY 15,269 MEMBERS.Expenses $775,813
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 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990-N on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0461005
- 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
- 1946
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0927 (80 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,163,602
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,198,914
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $943,914 | $900,914 | $1,163,602 | XML |
| 990-N for 2024 Officer: David Gunn | June 30, 2025 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2025 | $988,899 | $798,821 | $1,113,996 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $734,323 | $794,851 | $920,400 | XML |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: David Gunn | June 30, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2023 | $960,079 | $674,069 | $896,640 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: David Gunn | June 30, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Jeffrey Keating | June 30, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | June 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 48-0461005).
Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS
- What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS is 48-0461005.
- Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1946.
- Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS 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 KANSAS 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 KANSAS due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending June 30, 2027) is due November 15, 2027. 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 KANSAS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2026.
- Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS?
- The 990-N for 2024 names David Gunn.
- Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 lists 17 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026 it reported revenue of $943,914, expenses of $900,914 and total assets of $1,163,602 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (80)
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0521336 · WINFIELD, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0523570 · INDEPENDENCE, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0515238 · LEAVENWORTH, KS · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0140317 · TOPEKA, KS · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 51-0152328 · WICHITA, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0829651 · HAYS, KS · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0524770 · SALINA, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0514856 · DODGE CITY, KS · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0533737 · ATCHISON, KS · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0735074 · PARSONS, KS · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0558953 · GOODLAND, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-6111930 · LIBERAL, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0566490 · GREAT BEND, KS · last filed 990 for 2026
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0804906 · LENEXA, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0671155 · LINCOLN, KS · last filed 990 for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-6117495 · DE SOTO, KS · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
- DAN C MATSON VFW POST881 EIN 48-0602095 · WELLINGTON, KS · last filed 990-EZ for 2024
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0551676 · RUSSELL, KS · last filed 990 for 2025
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0731291 · SMITH CENTER, KS · last filed 990-EZ for 2023
- VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS EIN 48-0688653 · CLYDE, KS · last filed 990-EZ for 2025
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- STORMONT-VAIL HEALTHCARE INC EIN 48-0543789 · last filed 990 for 2025
- KANSAS ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE INC EIN 48-0836984 · last filed 990 for 2024
- MIDLAND CARE CONNECTION INC EIN 48-0883888 · last filed 990 for 2024
- KANSAS BANKERS ASSOCIATION WELFARE BENEFIT FUND EIN 46-6532359 · last filed 990 for 2025
- AZURA CREDIT UNION EIN 48-0625190 · last filed 990 for 2025
- WASHBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION EIN 48-6105561 · last filed 990 for 2025
- FREESTATE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC EIN 81-4078510 · last filed 990 for 2025
- BKS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TRUST INC EIN 27-1395316 · last filed 990 for 2024