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Nonprofit · EIN 55-0519949

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA

Also known as 2716 POST, Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 2716

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · WEIRTON, WV 26062

Financials

$88K$89K2022$86K$81K2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2024990$86,151$80,514$5,637$149,294$1,278$148,016
June 30, 2023990$87,864$88,874-$1,010$164,824$22,445$142,379
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$15,148
Membership dues
$2,998
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$11
Net rental income
$355
Net income from fundraising events
$4,751
Net income from gaming
$19,448
Net income from sales of inventory
$46,438
Other revenue
$70,992

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,934
Other salaries and wages
$22,631
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$24,810
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$4,043
Occupancy
$25,853
Depreciation
$4,099

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$164,824
Total assets, end of year
$149,294
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,278
Net assets, end of year
$148,016
Land, buildings and equipment
$122,490
Net assets without donor restrictions
$148,016
Gross receipts
$147,610
Employees
5
Volunteers
21
Year formed
1949
State of legal domicile
WV

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Jon ThorfinnsonCommander
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Richard GuistoSr & Jr Vice Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike WilsonJr Vice Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rick TennantQuartermaster
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Steven FrankTrustee, Quartermaster
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Frederick GurreraTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Doug KiralyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Jacquelyn HowerTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
John ThorfinsonnCommander
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Rick GiustoSr Vice Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Mike WilsonJr Vice Commander
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Rick TennantQuartermaster
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
Steve FrankTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Frederick GurreraTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0
Doug KiralyTrustee
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3435 MAIN ST, WEIRTON, WV 26062-4505
In care of
% RICK TENNANT
Mailing address (990-N for 2012)
505 Helen St, Weirton WV 26062
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
Steven A Frank, 3435 Main St, Weirton, WV 26062
Principal officer (990-N for 2012)
Gloria Jerrel, 505 Helen St, Weirton WV 26062
Signed the 990
Ronald Spencer Jr, Quartermaster
Phone
(304) 748-9674
Return prepared by
PS Tax & Accounting Services LLC

Mission

To promote fraternal companionship for veterans of foreign wars and to serve veterans, the military and the community.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The Panhandle Post 2176 VFW of the United States provides patriotic, social and recreational activities for its members, families and the community.
  • The Panhandle Post 2176 VFW provides assistance to disabled and needy war Veterans and members of the US Armed Forces and their families including deceased 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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025Not on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
55-0519949
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$149,294
Income (IRS master file)
$147,610

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
November 15, 2010
Posted by the IRS
July 13, 2011
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2012

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2024$86,151$80,514$149,294XML
990June 2023$87,864$88,874$164,824XML
990June 2022$101,248$93,380$146,009IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2012
Officer: Gloria Jerrel
June 30, 2013≤ $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 55-0519949).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA is 55-0519949.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2010 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2012.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA 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 DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA 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 DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2024.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 names Steven A Frank.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF WEST VIRGINIA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $86,151, expenses of $80,514 and total assets of $149,294 at year end.

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