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Nonprofit · EIN 73-0968100

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA

Also known as 1317

Tax-exempt · SHAWNEE, OK 74804

Financials

$19K$208K2023$2K$193K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$2,000$192,770-$190,770$141,475$0$141,475
June 30, 2024990$18,949$208,454-$189,505$179,608$179,608$0
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,000
Membership dues
$2,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$15,600
Other salaries and wages
$54,291
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$81,040
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$2,125
Occupancy
$105,015
Management and general (functional)
$192,770

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$179,608
Total assets, end of year
$141,475
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$141,475
Net assets without donor restrictions
$141,475
Gross receipts
$2,000
Employees
0
Volunteers
15
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
OK

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Paul RossQuartermaster
Officer
10$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 1 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
James WearQuartermaster
Officer
10$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
811 E MACARTHUR ST, SHAWNEE, OK 74804-2230
In care of
% JAMES F WEAR
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The US, 811 E Macarthur Street, Shawnee, OK 74804
Signed the 990
Paul Ross, Quartermaster
Phone
(405) 273-7098

Mission

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Each year nearly 68,800 students in sixth through eighth grades enter the VFWs Patriots Pen youth essay contest for a chance to win their share of nearly $1 million in state and national awards. Each first place state winner receives a minimum of $500 at the national level and the national first place winner wins $5,000!0
  • Audio-essay program provides high school students with the unique opportunity to express themselves in regards to a democratic and patriotic-themed recorded essay. Each year nearly 25,000 ninth through 12th grade students from across the country enter to win their share of more than $1 million in educational scholarships and incentives awarded through the program.0
  • Our Scout of the Year program provides members of the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts to be recognized for their standout citizenship patriotism and love of country.0
  • We choose a local first responder that has gone above and beyond the call of duty and best exemplifies the spirit community and selfless service to others.0
  • Contributions and service to the local community to benefit veterans and the local community.0

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
73-0968100
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$141,475
Income (IRS master file)
$2,000

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$2,000$192,770$141,475XML
990June 2024$18,949$208,454$179,608IRS
990June 2023$23,469$205,172$185,919IRS
990-EZJune 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2020–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 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 73-0968100).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA is 73-0968100.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1945.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA 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 OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The US.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 1 person; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,000, expenses of $192,770 and total assets of $141,475 at year end.

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