Nonprofit · EIN 48-0515238
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS
Also known as VFW WHITE-DONLON-HAGEMEISTER MOH, 0056 George Edward White
Tax-exempt · LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | 990 | $350,945 | $117,708 | $233,237 | $553,182 | $13,345 | $539,837 |
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $151,791 | $169,417 | -$17,626 | $340,723 | $21,776 | $318,947 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $171,368 | $159,900 | $11,468 | $289,551 | $18,755 | $270,796 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2026
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $275,963
- Membership dues
- $12,679
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $436
- Net rental income
- $3,300
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$2,745
- Net income from gaming
- $30,022
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $43,969
- Other revenue
- $74,546
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,907
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $36,664
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $44,872
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $1,128
- Occupancy
- $33,664
- Program services (functional)
- $3,982
- Management and general (functional)
- $113,726
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $340,723
- Total assets, end of year
- $553,182
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $13,345
- Net assets, end of year
- $539,837
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $472,570
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $539,837
- Gross receipts
- $572,371
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 1936
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Blockburger | Commander Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Brando LaForce | Senior Vice Commandert Officer | 25 | $0 |
| Amanda Spiegle | Junior Vice Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Thomas Hall | Adjutant Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Lynn Rolf Jr | 2 Year Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Henry Sipple | Quartermaster Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Jamie L Cox | 1 Year Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard Caya | 3 Year Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2025: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jamie L Cox | Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| John A Orrick | Senior Vice Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Michael J Wellemann | Junior Vice Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Angela B Keeling | Adjutant Officer | 10 | $0 |
| Hans Hull | 1 Year Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Henry Sipple | Quartermaster Officer | 30 | $0 |
| Lynn W Rolf | 2 Year Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Richard A Caya | 3 Year Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Caya | Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Jamie Cox | Senior Vice Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Henry Sipple | Quartermaster Officer | 30 | $0 |
| John Orrick | Junior Vice Commander Officer | 20 | $0 |
| Lynn Rolf Jr | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Angela Keeling | Adjutant Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Hans Hull | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Steve Davis | Trustee Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 519 CHEROKEE ST, LEAVENWORTH, KS 66048-2625
- In care of
- % POST 56
- Mailing address (990-N for 2008)
- 519 Cherokee St, Leavenworth KS 66048
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Henry Sipple, 519 Cherokee ST, Leavenworth, KS 66048
- Principal officer (990-N for 2008)
- William R Edmonds, 18457 Highway 74, Potter KS 66002
- Signed the 990
- Henry Sipple, Quartermaster (CFO)
- Phone
- (603) 504-8641
- Website
- vfw56.org
Mission
To provide support Services to all Veterans and their Families. Troop support program is highlighted by our partnerships with active-duty reserve component and National Guard units in the KC Metro area. Provide support services to Family Readiness Organizations, Welcome Home from Deployment Activities and support to Gold Star Families.
Program accomplishments
- VFW National Military Services the successful programs of the VFW Unmet needs and the military assistance Program (MAP) these initiatives make an incredible difference for our combat Veterans and their families. Nationally over 3.5 million in grants are issued to veterans in need. Our First service program is: Support to Veterans and their Families In Need ProgramExpenses $4,523
- VFW Troop support program is highlighted by our partnerships with Active Duty Reserve Componets and National Guard Units in the KC metro area their Family Readiness organizations. Events include but are not limited to recognition ceremonies, organizational day, welcome home from deployment activities and support to Glold Star Families. Our second program is to support our adopted units the Veterans and their familiesExpenses $2,486
- VFW Community Service Programs encompass scholorships for middle and high school age youths through Voice of Democracy (VOD) and Patriot's Pen. We also recognize excellence in Scouting, Teaching and Law Enforcement through our Scout, Teacher and LEO of the Year Programs.Expenses $1,890
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 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 48-0515238
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $553,182
- Income (IRS master file)
- $572,371
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2026 | $350,945 | $117,708 | $553,182 | XML |
| 990 | June 2025 | $151,791 | $169,417 | $340,723 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $171,368 | $159,900 | $289,551 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $119,904 | $109,170 | $297,646 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $97,088 | $100,427 | $261,150 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2008 Officer: William R Edmonds | 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 48-0515238).
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 48-0515238.
- 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 1997.
- 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 for the year ended June 30, 2026 names Henry Sipple.
- 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 8 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 $350,945, expenses of $117,708 and total assets of $553,182 at year end.
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