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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0227337

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST

Also known as 2986 FULLERTON POST VFW-MT

Tax-exempt · POLSON, MT 59860

Financials

$300K$277K2022$255K$263K2023$247K$270K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
July 31, 2025990$246,823$269,927-$23,104$319,268$37,578$281,690
July 31, 2024990$254,580$263,174-$8,594$350,597$45,803$304,794
July 31, 2023990$299,606$276,628$22,978$334,182$20,794$313,388
Financial details: 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,832
Membership dues
$403
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$62
Net rental income
$5,150
Net income from sales of inventory
$230,246
Other revenue
$244,929

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,166
Benefits paid to members
$879
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$49,006
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$147,473
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,506
Accounting fees
$8,070
Travel
$75
Depreciation
$12,606
Program services (functional)
$259,069
Management and general (functional)
$10,858

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$350,597
Total assets, end of year
$319,268
Total liabilities, end of year
$37,578
Net assets, end of year
$281,690
Land, buildings and equipment
$239,470
Net assets without donor restrictions
$281,690
Gross receipts
$370,595
Employees
11
State of legal domicile
MT

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 July 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
AARON GOODRICHCOMMANDER
Officer
0$49,006
JOHN DUNNELLTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
PATRICK VAN BUSKIRKTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
WADE CURTISSENIOR VICE COM
Officer
0$0
MATTHEW LEEQUARTERMASTER
Officer
0$0
JUNIOR PLUFFESURGEON
Officer
0$0
MARK SKUPIENJUNIOR VICE COM
Officer
0$0
BILLY EARLJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
0$0
LEONARD PRESCOTTCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
TOM PARKERSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
0$0
BARRY ALMONMANAGER40$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARRY ALMONMANAGER40$40,447
JOHN DUNNELLTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
PATRICK VAN BUSKIRKTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RUSS HARBINCOMMANDER
Officer
0$0
WADE CURTISSENIOR VICE COM
Officer
0$0
MATTHEW LEEQUARTERMASTER
Officer
0$0
JUNIOR PLUFFESURGEON
Officer
0$0
MARK SKUPIENJUNIOR VICE COM
Officer
0$0
BILLY EARLJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
0$0
LEONARD PRESCOTTCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
TOM PARKERSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended July 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BARRY ALMONMANAGER40$36,929
JOHN DUNNELLTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
PATRICK VAN BUSKIRKTrustee
Trustee or director
0$0
RUSS HARBINCOMMANDER
Officer
0$0
WADE CURTISSENIOR VICE COM
Officer
0$0
MATTHEW LEEQUARTERMASTER
Officer
0$0
JUNIOR PLUFFESURGEON
Officer
0$0
MARK SKUPIENJUNIOR VICE COM
Officer
0$0
BILLY EARLJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
0$0
LEONARD PRESCOTTCHAPLAIN
Officer
0$0
TOM PARKERSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
423 MAIN ST, POLSON, MT 59860-2123
In care of
% MATT LEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MATTHEW LEE, 423 MAIN STREET, POLSON, MT 59860
Signed the 990
MATT LEE, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(406) 883-2917
Return prepared by
GAGE ACCOUNTING PC

Mission

SUPPORT VETERANS, PROVIDE A PLACE FOR VETERANS TO MEET, PURCHASE AND DISPLAY FLAGS ON HOLIDAYS, HONOR VETERANS, SUPPORT YOUTH ACTIVITIES

990 for the year ended July 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • SUPPORT VETERANS
    Expenses $259,069 · grants $2,166

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 July, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025July 31, 2026December 15, 2026Not due yet
2024July 31, 2025December 15, 2025990 on file
2023July 31, 2024December 16, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0227337
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Exempt since
1972
Accounting year ends
July
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$319,268
Income (IRS master file)
$370,595

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990July 2025$246,823$269,927$319,268XML
990July 2024$254,580$263,174$350,597XML
990July 2023$299,606$276,628$334,182XML
990July 2022$359,075$350,409$330,476IRS
990July 2021–––IRS
990July 2020–––IRS
990July 2019–––IRS
990July 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 81-0227337).

Questions about VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST is 81-0227337.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1972.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST 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 STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending July 31, 2026) is due December 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended July 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 names MATTHEW LEE.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST?
The 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $49,006 (AARON GOODRICH, COMMANDER).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATED DEPT OF MT 2986 POST have?
On its 990 for the year ended July 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $246,823, expenses of $269,927 and total assets of $319,268 at year end.

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