Nonprofit · EIN 53-0176836
AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, PA 15301
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,411,857 | $3,064,646 | -$652,789 | $10,776,973 | $927,096 | $9,849,877 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,268,322 | $3,349,979 | $1,918,343 | $10,537,964 | $334,120 | $10,203,844 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,787,801 | $3,075,224 | -$287,423 | $8,623,294 | $799,852 | $7,823,442 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,468,943
- Program service revenue
- $608,213
- Investment income
- $312,165
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $108,806
- Other revenue
- $22,536
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $288,538
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,029,539
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,595,197
- Professional fundraising fees
- $60,000
- Accounting fees
- $55,753
- Occupancy
- $94,431
- Travel
- $191,421
- Depreciation
- $48,007
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $10,537,964
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,776,973
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $927,096
- Net assets, end of year
- $9,849,877
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,237,613
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,744,767
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,070,876
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $779,001
- Gross receipts
- $4,254,879
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 725
- Year formed
- 1947
- State of legal domicile
- DC
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH CHENELLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $91,827 | $22,279 |
| WILLIAM CLARK - IMM PAST | NATIONAL COMMANDER (UNTIL 9/2024) Trustee or director | 40 | $92,500 | $0 |
| HORACE JOHNSON | NATIONAL COMMANDER (FROM 9/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $40,000 | $1,500 |
| PAUL SHIPELY | NATIONAL 1ST VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY VORHIES | NATIONAL 2ND VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER STUDEBAKER | NATIONAL 3RD VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE ANN ADAMS | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ JOHN | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FREDERICK BATES | NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MCFARLAIN | NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD MCLEAN | NATIONAL COMMANDER (UNTIL 9/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $92,000 | $0 |
| JOSEPH CHENELLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $71,029 | $20,417 |
| BILL CLARK | NATIONAL COMMANDER (FROM 9/23) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $40,500 | $0 |
| PAUL SHIPELY | NATIONAL 1ST VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SANDY VORHIES | NATIONAL 2ND VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS STUDEBAKER | NATIONAL 3RD VICE COMMANDER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LEE ANN ADAMS | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AJ JOHN | NATIONAL EXECUTIVE MEMBER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FRED BATES | NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KELLY MCFARLAIN | NATIONAL FINANCE OFFICER Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH CHENELLY | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 20 | $71,144 | $24,408 |
| GREGORY HEUN | NATIONAL COMMANDER (UNTIL 9/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $91,500 | $0 |
| DONALD MCLEAN | NATIONAL COMMANDER (FROM 9/22) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL CLARK | NATIONAL 2ND VICE COMMANDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL SHIPLEY | NATIONAL 3RD VICE COMMANDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DONALD STREAM | NATIONAL FIN. OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES B KING | NATIONAL JUDGE ADVOCATE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH T PIENING | 1 YR. MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER STUDEBAKER | 1 YR. MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 265 NORTH AVE, WASHINGTON, PA 15301-3512
- Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
- 328 Deming Road, Fleming OH 45729
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- JOSEPH CHENELLY, 265 NORTH AVENUE, WASHINGTON, PA 15301
- Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
- David Eichhorn, 328 Deming Road, Fleming OH 45729
- Signed the 990
- JOSEPH CHENELLY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (301) 459-9600
- Website
- WWW.AMVETS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
AMVETS IS A VETERANS SERVICE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MEMBERS, HAVING SERVED OR NOW SERVING IN THE U.S. ARMED FORCES, ARE UNITED TO UPHOLD AND DEFEND THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES; TO SAFEGUARD THE PRINCIPLES OF FREEDOM, LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL; TO PROMOTE THE CAUSE OF PEACE AND GOODWILL AMONG NATIONS; TO MAINTAIN INVIOLATE THE FREEDOM OF OUR COUNTRY; TO PERPETUATE THE FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATIONS OF THESE VETERANS; AND TO PROVIDE MEMBERS MUTUAL ASSISTANCE.
Program accomplishments
- HEAL: TO ENSURE VETERANS WITH MEDICAL NEEDS RECEIVE THE HELP THEY HAVE EARNED TO ACCESS THE BEST QUALITY HEALTHCARE, INCLUDING MENTAL HEALTH AND SPECIALIZED SERVICES (TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY, POLYTRAUMA, POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS) AND LIVE LONGER, HEALTHIER LIVES.
- MEMBERSHIP: PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES FOR APPROXIMATELY 1,075 LOCAL POSTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS, AND HELPS MAKE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES AVAILABLE TO VETERANS, ACTIVE DUTY AND RESERVE ARMED FORCES.
- CAREER CENTER: PROVIDES FREE-OF-CHARGE CAREER TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE FOR VETERANS AND SERVICE MEMBERS FROM THE ACTIVE, GUARD AND RESERVE, AND THEIR SPOUSES. WE ARE STAFFED BY VOLUNTEERS, WHO WILL REACH OUT TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND COMPANIES BIG AND SMALL TO MATCH JOB-SEEKING VETERANS WITH EMPLOYERS WHO ARE EAGER TO HIRE VETERANS.
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0176836
- 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
- 1945
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Group exemption
- 0838 (1,208 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,776,973
- Income (IRS master file)
- $4,254,879
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $2,411,857 | $3,064,646 | $10,776,973 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $5,268,322 | $3,349,979 | $10,537,964 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $2,787,801 | $3,075,224 | $8,623,294 | XML |
| 990-N for 2021 Officer: David Eichhorn | August 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | August 2022 | $4,023,139 | $3,257,672 | $8,703,985 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2018 Officer: Terrence Leen | August 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 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 53-0176836).
Questions about AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS
- What is the EIN of AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS is 53-0176836.
- Is AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1945.
- Are donations to AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 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 AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS 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 AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names JOSEPH CHENELLY.
- Who are the officers and directors of AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $91,827 (JOSEPH CHENELLY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does AMVETS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,411,857, expenses of $3,064,646 and total assets of $10,776,973 at year end.
Organizations in its group exemption (1,208)
- AMVETS EIN 54-2034572 · HARRISONBURG, VA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 34-6579689 · SHEFFIELD LK, OH · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMVETS EIN 31-0934004 · DAYTON, OH · last filed 990 for 2023
- AMVETS EIN 34-1192663 · PERRY, OH · last filed 990 for 2026
- AMVETS EIN 51-0408786 · MILLSBORO, DE · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 23-7301890 · THORNVILLE, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 35-1759951 · INDIANAPOLIS, IN · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 23-1262440 · ANNVILLE, PA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS POST 1985 EIN 31-1181840 · LANCASTER, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 23-1299931 · HANOVER, PA · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 02-0600880 · DAYTON, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 34-6575040 · ELYRIA, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 51-0221364 · SALEM, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 53-0243571 · HYATTSVILLE, MD · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 86-0854253 · TUCSON, AZ · last filed 990 for 2024
- AMVETS EIN 31-4358114 · COLUMBUS, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 34-1547721 · TIFFIN, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 34-1692843 · DEFIANCE, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 31-1690978 · BROOKVILLE, OH · last filed 990 for 2025
- AMVETS EIN 31-1326292 · COLUMBUS, OH · last filed 990 for 2024
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