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Nonprofit · EIN 91-0522838

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON

Also known as 2455 WILLIAM ROSTER POST

Tax-exempt · MONTESANO, WA 98563

Financials

$179K$179K2023$205K$201K2024$154K$188K2025
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
December 31, 2025990$153,614$187,565-$33,951$72,702-$12,220$84,922
December 31, 2024990$204,960$201,075$3,885$130,423-$5,491$135,914
December 31, 2023990$178,711$179,117-$406$131,349-$680$132,029
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,797
Membership dues
$1,786
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$147
Net rental income
$18,920
Net income from gaming
$73,709
Net income from sales of inventory
$49,731
Other revenue
$151,670

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$3,525
Other salaries and wages
$89,712
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$111,300
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$10,480
Occupancy
$29,544
Depreciation
$3,988

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$113,382
Total assets, end of year
$72,702
Total liabilities, end of year
-$12,220
Net assets, end of year
$84,922
Land, buildings and equipment
$37,861
Gross receipts
$589,602
Employees
9
Year formed
1946
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
GARY GERDESQUARTERMASTER
Officer, Key employee
3$3,525
CHARLES DELOE1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
MATTHEW PETERSON2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLAN LICKISS3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN FRYCOMMANDER
Officer
3$0
JOHN LINTHSENIOR VP
Officer
2$0
WARREN BROUGHJUNIOR VICE. COMM.
Officer
2$0
MAURICE FOXCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
KYLE WINKLEADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
MAURICE FOXSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
–$0
LLOYD JORGENSENJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
–$0
KYLE WINKLESURGEON
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES DELOE1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$1,575
GARY GERDESQUARTERMASTER
Officer, Key employee
3$1,125
MATTHEW PETERSON2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
ALLAN LICKISS3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN FRYCOMMANDER
Officer
3$0
JOHN LINTHSENIOR VP
Officer
2$0
WARREN BROUGHJUNIOR VICE. COMM.
Officer
2$0
MAURICE FOXCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
KYLE WINKLEADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
MAURICE FOXSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
–$0
ROBERT McENDOOJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
–$0
CLEVE LICKISSSURGEON
Officer
–$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHARLES DeLOEQUARTERMASTER
Officer
3$2,700
MATTHEW PETERSON1 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
LLOYD JORGENSON2 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
LLOYD JORGENSON3 YEAR TRUSTEE
Trustee or director
–$0
BRIAN FRYCOMMANDER
Officer
3$0
WALTER HARPERSENIOR VICE COMM.
Officer
2$0
WARREN BROUGHJUNIOR VICE COMM
Officer
2$0
MAURICE FOXCHAPLAIN
Officer
–$0
GARY GERDESADJUTANT
Officer
–$0
MAURICE FOXSERVICE OFFICER
Officer
–$0
LLOYD JORGENSONJUDGE ADVOCATE
Officer
–$0
KYLE WINKLESURGEON
Officer
–$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
315 S MAIN ST, MONTESANO, WA 98563-4501
In care of
% GARY GERDES
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
GARY GERDES, 315 SOUTH MAIN STREET, MONTESANO, WA 98563
Signed the 990
GARY GERDES, QUARTERMASTER
Phone
(360) 249-3631

Mission

COMBINED INCOME ENABLES THE POST TO PROVIDE SOCIAL WELFARE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES FOR ITS MEMBERS, PROMOTE ACTIVITIES OF A PATRIOTIC NATURE AS WELL AS ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTED SOCIAL WELFARE

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, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
91-0522838
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(19): Veterans' organization
Exempt since
1981
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$72,702
Income (IRS master file)
$589,602

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$153,614$187,565$72,702IRS
990December 2024$204,960$201,075$130,423XML
990December 2023$178,711$179,117$131,349XML
990December 2022$193,331$190,201$133,287IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 91-0522838).

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 91-0522838.
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.
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 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. 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 December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GARY GERDES.
Who are the officers and directors of VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $3,525 (GARY GERDES, QUARTERMASTER).
How much revenue does VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WASHINGTON have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,614, expenses of $187,565 and total assets of $72,702 at year end.

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