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Nonprofit · EIN 61-0478371

SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC

Also known as 2734 VFW-KEN SIMON KENTON

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · MAYSVILLE, KY 41056

Financials

$403K$245K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$402,712$245,291$157,421$1,378,644$0$1,378,644
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$48,544
Program service revenue
$537
Investment income
$151
Net income from fundraising events
-$65,137
Net income from gaming
$414,407
Other revenue
$353,480

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$14,500
Other salaries and wages
$15,600
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$22,160
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$80,271
Travel
$2,062
Depreciation
$25,322
Program services (functional)
$180,846
Management and general (functional)
$39,086
Fundraising (functional)
$25,359

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,275,945
Total assets, end of year
$1,378,644
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$1,378,644
Land, buildings and equipment
$760,554
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,305,005
Net assets with donor restrictions
$73,639
Gross receipts
$7,123,573
Employees
1
Volunteers
150
Year formed
1983
State of legal domicile
KY

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
EDDIE ARENDELLSENIOR VICEC
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BILL BOLINGJR VICE COMM
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
TERESA BOYDADJUTANT
Trustee or director
2$0
EDDIE BRIERLYQUARTERMASTE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAVID BURSONJUDGE ADVOCA
Trustee or director
2$0
CHRISTOPHER ELIECOMMANDER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DONALD HIGHFIELDSERVICE OFFI
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DOUGLAS JONES2 YEAR TRUST
Trustee or director
2$0
JERRY LONG3 YEAR TRUST
Trustee or director
2$0
RON RICECHAPLIN
Trustee or director
2$0
MARION SIDWELL1 YEAR TRUST
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3177 AA HWY, MAYSVILLE, KY 41056-8347
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
EDDIE BRIERLY, PO BOX 226, FLEMINGSBURG, KY 410410226
Signed the 990
EDDIE BRIERLY, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(606) 759-0200
Return prepared by
BALDWIN CPAS PLLC

Mission

TO SERVE THE NEEDS OF VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS AND THEIR FAMILIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORTED VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FINANCIAL SUPPORT, PROVIDING A SAFE PLACE FOR COMRADERY AND PROVIDING AWARENESS AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT WHEN NEEDED. THIS IS DONE THROUGH PROVIDING COMMUNITY EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF VETERANS NEEDS, PROVIDING FLYERS,NEWSLETTERS AND EDUCATIONAL PAMPHLETS. WE ALSO PROVIDE COMMUNITY SUPPORT, AND SCHOOL ORGANIZATIONS LIKE ROTC, AMVETS AND AMERICAN LEGION.
    Expenses $108,508 · grants $14,500
  • PROMOTING THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF VETERANS BY PROVIDING A PLACE IN WHICH TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH OTHER VETERANS AND PARTICIPATE IN VETERAN RELATED SOCIAL EVENTS, AS WELL AS PREPARING NEWSLETTERS AND OTHER MATERIALS TO KEEP VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER. ALSO, THE VFW HONORS THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS BY PERFORMING CEREMONIES AT FUNERALS OF VETERANS.
    Expenses $72,338

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

IRS record

EIN
61-0478371
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Organization other than a public charity or private foundation
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,378,644
Income (IRS master file)
$7,123,573

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2023
Posted by the IRS
February 12, 2024
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2023

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
990December 2024$402,712$245,291$1,378,644IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 61-0478371).

Questions about SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC

What is the EIN of SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC is 61-0478371.
Is SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
Are donations to SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Organization other than a public charity or private foundation).
Which annual return does SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC 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 SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names EDDIE BRIERLY.
Who are the officers and directors of SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does SIMON KENTON POST NO 2734 VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $402,712, expenses of $245,291 and total assets of $1,378,644 at year end.

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