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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0454080

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON

Also known as VFW DEPARTMENT OF WASHINGTON

Tax-exempt · FIFE, WA 98424

Financials

$1.1M$1.1M2023$1.1M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,079,021$1,113,275-$34,254$2,366,722$0$2,366,722
June 30, 2024990$1,080,780$1,063,921$16,859$2,407,626$0$2,407,626
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,027,291
of which government grants
$843,923
Membership dues
$156,961
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$31,456
Royalties
$5,531
Other revenue
$20,274

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$80,957
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$132,272
Other salaries and wages
$452,077
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$642,002
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$444
Accounting fees
$7,784
Occupancy
$58,777
Travel
$110,919

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$2,407,626
Total assets, end of year
$2,366,722
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$2,366,722
Land, buildings and equipment
$731,300
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,366,722
Gross receipts
$1,079,021
Employees
20
Volunteers
10,000
Year formed
1921
State of legal domicile
WA

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
Gabrial LeachDept. Service Officer
Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$48,240
Joe WrightAdjutant
Officer, Key employee
40$45,760
Chad HassebroekAdjutant-Quartermaster
Officer, Key employee
40$38,272
W Paul ManlyAssistant Quartermaster
Officer
4$0
Drew JamesCommander
Officer
20$0
Frank PersaSr Vice Commander
Officer
20$0
Holly PierceJr Vice Commander
Officer
20$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Fred GreenAdjutant-Quartermaster
Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee
40$45,760
Mose WilsonDept. Service Officer
Officer
40$44,442
Jason PaxtonAssistant Adjutant
Officer
36$36,440
W Paul ManlyAssistant Quartermaster (Treasurer)
Officer
24$23,712
Perry TaylorCommander
Officer
30$0
Drew JamesSr Vice Commander
Officer
20$0
Frank PersaJr Vice Commander
Officer
20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5213 PACIFIC HWY E, FIFE, WA 98424-2636
In care of
% W PAUL MANLY
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 192, Ryderwood WA 98581
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Andrew James, 5213 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, WA 98424
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Commander Michael Lutz Commander, 604 Morse, Ryderwood WA 98581
Signed the 990
Paul Manly, Assistant Quartermaster
Phone
(253) 922-2114

Mission

Assist veterans and their families, community service

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Veteran's Service Officers assistance to veterans with VA claims. 10 full-time and 2 part-time service officers handling claims in 8 locations throughout the State of Washingotn.
    Expenses $591,000 · grants $671,433
  • Donations to Activities Directors and Veterans Homes and Veterans Hospital facilities via VAVS Representatives and officers.
    Expenses $21,357
  • Support of the VFW National Home for Children
    Expenses $16,803
  • Misc. Program expense

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, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-0454080
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
0283 (106 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,366,722
Income (IRS master file)
$1,079,021

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,079,021$1,113,275$2,366,722XML
990June 2024$1,080,780$1,063,921$2,407,626XML
990June 2023$1,102,464$922,084$2,390,757IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Commander Michael Lutz Commander
June 30, 2012≤ $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 91-0454080).

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

What is the EIN of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON?
The employer identification number (EIN) of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON is 91-0454080.
Is VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(19) since 1981.
Are donations to VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON 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 STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON 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 WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Andrew James.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,240 (Gabrial Leach, Dept. Service Officer).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,079,021, expenses of $1,113,275 and total assets of $2,366,722 at year end.

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