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Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 287

EIN 38-2704108 • 501(c)19 • Lapeer, MI

990-N Coverage

Profile

To support vietnam-era veterans, including disabled and incarcerated members, their families and their communities.

PO Box 851Lapeer, MI 48446
Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

97th percentile

83%

Higher net margin than 97% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

93rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 93% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

94th percentile

54%

Faster asset growth than 94% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

16th percentile

-32%

Faster revenue growth than 16% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Up

$372,404

Up $130,237 (+54%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Up

$372,404

Up $130,237 (+54%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$157,661

Down $75,541 (-32%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$27,424

Up $19,736 (+257%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

$130,237

Down $95,277 (-42%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$400K$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2011: $1,686Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $2,329Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $5,326Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $7,798Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $8,326Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $3,692Liabilities 2016: $02016Assets 2024: $242,167Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $242,1672024Assets 2025: $372,404Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $372,4042025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$372,404
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$372,404

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $6,220Expenses 2011: $5,668Net Income 2011: $5522011Revenue 2012: $6,198Expenses 2012: $5,555Net Income 2012: $6432012Revenue 2013: $10,064Expenses 2013: $7,067Net Income 2013: $2,9972013Revenue 2014: $11,007Expenses 2014: $8,584Net Income 2014: $2,4232014Revenue 2015: $13,802Expenses 2015: $13,282Net Income 2015: $5202015Revenue 2016: $900Expenses 2016: $5,534Net Income 2016: -$4,6342016Revenue 2024: $233,202Expenses 2024: $7,688Net Income 2024: $225,5142024Revenue 2025: $157,661Expenses 2025: $27,424Net Income 2025: $130,2372025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$157,661
Expenses$27,424
Net Income$130,237

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Mar 1, 2024 to Feb 28, 2025
Signed
Sep 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$157,661
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support vietnam-era veterans, including disabled and incarcerated members, their families and their communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$9,479$372,404▲ $362,925
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$232,688--
Total Assets$242,167$372,404▲ $130,237
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$242,167$372,404▲ $130,237
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$242,167$372,404▲ $130,237
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$242,167$372,404▲ $130,237
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Joe CainPresident
Gordon Wildfong1st Vice Pre
Glenn ReamSEC'Y & TREA
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$150,330
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$7,331
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$150,330
Change in Net Assets
$130,237
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$25,150
Other Expenses$2,274
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$25,150--$25,150
Office Expenses$1,338$86-$1,424
Fees for Services Accounting$850--$850
Total Functional Expenses$27,338$86$0$27,424
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Other Organizations---$6,950
Lapeer Co Young Marines--VETS' ASSISTANCE$5,500
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

Officers review the 990 after it is prepared by a non-member accountant.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

Documents are available upon request.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Vietnam Veterans of America
EIN
38-2704108
Phone
8107988134
Address
PO BOX 851, LAPEER, MI 48446

Signing Officer

Name
Glenn Ream
Title
SEC'Y & TREASURER
Phone
8107988134
Signed
2025-09-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Cain
Legal Domicile
Mi
Voting Board Members
33
Independent Board Members
33
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

Preparer

Firm
Oesch Sieting & Howrylak
Address
624 W NEPESSING STREET SUITE 201, LAPEER, MI 48446
Preparer
Martin Howrylak
Phone
8106648536
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Page 1, Part I, Line 6

Members and volunteers work to advance the goals of the organization by assisting with fundraising and advising the officers on ways and means to assist vietnam veterans and their families.

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