Civic Intelligence

Veterans of Foreign Wars

EIN 41-0686996 • 501(c)19 • Detroit Lakes, MN

Profile

The purpose of the veterans of foreign wars of the united states is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interest of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the united stated armed forces.

500 Washington AveDetroit Lakes, MN 56501
Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

73rd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 73% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

71st percentile

0.12x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

54th percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 54% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

59th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 59% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)19 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

87th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-7.3%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets73rd percentile

Assets

Up

$401,978

Up $123,766 (+44%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $30,192 (-100%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$401,978

Up $153,958 (+62%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue71st percentileNet Margin54th percentile

Revenue

Up

$472,433

Up $187,107 (+66%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$318,475

Up $67,613 (+27%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$153,958

Up $119,494 (+347%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2012: $33,402Liabilities 2012: $8,320Net Assets 2012: $25,0822012Assets 2013: $29,053Liabilities 2013: $7,332Net Assets 2013: $21,7212013Assets 2014: $70,829Liabilities 2014: $36,590Net Assets 2014: $34,2392014Assets 2015: $78,666Liabilities 2015: $31,379Net Assets 2015: $47,2872015Assets 2016: $94,509Liabilities 2016: $26,981Net Assets 2016: $67,5282016Assets 2017: $73,383Liabilities 2017: $18,885Net Assets 2017: $54,4982017Assets 2018: $72,307Liabilities 2018: $8,131Net Assets 2018: $64,1762018Assets 2019: $120,380Liabilities 2019: $5,001Net Assets 2019: $115,3792019Assets 2020: $124,689Liabilities 2020: $6,249Net Assets 2020: $118,4402020Assets 2021: $262,932Liabilities 2021: $9,377Net Assets 2021: $253,5552021Assets 2022: $222,534Liabilities 2022: $8,978Net Assets 2022: $213,5562022Assets 2023: $278,212Liabilities 2023: $30,192Net Assets 2023: $248,0202023Assets 2024: $401,978Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $401,9782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$401,978
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$401,978
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2012: $28,927Expenses 2012: $23,210Net Income 2012: $5,7172012Revenue 2013: $68,284Expenses 2013: $65,769Net Income 2013: $2,5152013Revenue 2014: $116,711Expenses 2014: $80,438Net Income 2014: $36,2732014Revenue 2015: $100,122Expenses 2015: $87,401Net Income 2015: $12,7212015Revenue 2016: $117,727Expenses 2016: $97,486Net Income 2016: $20,2412016Revenue 2017: $92,086Expenses 2017: $85,362Net Income 2017: $6,7242017Revenue 2018: $98,425Expenses 2018: $88,747Net Income 2018: $9,6782018Revenue 2019: $140,396Expenses 2019: $89,193Net Income 2019: $51,2032019Revenue 2020: $78,616Expenses 2020: $75,555Net Income 2020: $3,0612020Revenue 2021: $222,383Expenses 2021: $87,268Net Income 2021: $135,1152021Revenue 2022: $155,964Expenses 2022: $199,993Net Income 2022: -$44,0292022Revenue 2023: $285,326Expenses 2023: $250,862Net Income 2023: $34,4642023Revenue 2024: $472,433Expenses 2024: $318,475Net Income 2024: $153,9582024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$472,433
Expenses$318,475
Net Income$153,958
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$401,978
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$401,978
Revenue
$472,433
Expenses
$318,475
Net income
$153,958
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.02$0.00$4.02$4.72$3.18$1.54
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.78$0.30$2.48$2.85$2.51$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.23$0.09$2.14$1.56$2.00$0.44
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.63$0.09$2.54$2.22$0.87$1.35
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.06$1.18$0.79$0.76$0.03
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.20$0.05$1.15$1.40$0.89$0.51
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.08$0.64$0.98$0.89$0.10
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$0.19$0.54$0.92$0.85$0.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.95$0.27$0.68$1.18$0.97$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.79$0.31$0.47$1.00$0.87$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.71$0.37$0.34$1.17$0.80$0.36
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.29$0.07$0.22$0.68$0.66$0.03
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.33$0.08$0.25$0.29$0.23$0.06
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Oct 30, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,904,587
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The purpose of the veterans of foreign wars of the united states is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interest of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the united states armed forces.

The purpose of the veterans of foreign wars of the united states is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interest of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the united stated armed forces.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$248,020$401,978▲ $153,958
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$183,125$234,678▲ $51,553
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$86,089$159,622▲ $73,533
Inventories for Sale or Use$6,504$7,678▲ $1,174
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,494--
Total Assets$278,212$401,978▲ $123,766
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$15,192--
Other Liabilities$15,000--
Total Liabilities$30,192$0▼ $30,192
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$248,020$401,978▲ $153,958
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$278,212$401,978▲ $123,766

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$234,678$63,432$298,110
Equipment-$4,972$4,972
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay59th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kohl SkalinTrusteePT$31,935$31,935
Nick ElijahQuartermastePT$6,000$6,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dewayne DunhamTrustee
Doug NewmanTrustee
Justin KnopfTrustee
Larry KroskoAdjutant
Gary RehborgChaplain
Jason BristlinCommander
Benjamin DotyJudge Advoca
Andy FoltzJunior Vice
Joshua HeibelJunior Vice
John SauerSurgeon
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,801
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$53
Other Revenue
$469,579
All Other Contributions
$1,116
Change in Net Assets
$153,958
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$206,379
Other Expenses$112,096
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$182,409$10,730-$193,139
Depreciation Depletion$18,417--$18,417
Insurance$9,423$7,719-$17,142
Payroll Taxes$13,240--$13,240
Other Expenses$6,506--$6,506
Advertising$6,110--$6,110
Occupancy$5,873--$5,873
Interest$2,522--$2,522
Conferences and Meetings$25--$25
All Other Expenses$-54,526--$-54,526
Total Functional Expenses$300,026$18,449$0$318,475
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$5,225,677
Gaming Direct Expenses$5,188,499
Fundraising Gross Income$62,266
Fundraising Direct Expenses$35,753
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fundraising$62,266$62,266$35,753$26,513
Total Events$62,266$62,266$35,753$26,513
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
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
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6

“The vfw is made up of members of the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A

“The members elect the governing body.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7B

“Decisions of the board of trustees are subject to approval of membership.”

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

“A copy of the 990 and 990t are reviewed by an officer, at the next regularly scheduled meeting, the officer reports to the rest of the members and provides a copy to those who wish to review it. This next meeting might or might not be prior to the actual filing of the return.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“The books are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Veterans of Foreign Wars
EIN
41-0686996
Phone
2188479460
Address
500 WASHINGTON AVE, DETROIT LAKES, MN 56501

Signing Officer

Name
Nick Elijah
Title
Quartermaster
Phone
2188479460
Signed
2024-10-30
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jason Bristlin
Formed
1931
Legal Domicile
Mn
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
49

Preparer

Firm
Mayer Porter & Nelson Ltd
Address
PO BOX 206, STAPLES, MN 56479
Preparer
Charles G Mayer
Phone
2188941399
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“The purpose of the veterans of foreign wars of the united states is to preserve and support the patriotic and historical interest of our country, our communities and our veterans; to strengthen the common bonds of the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the united stated armed forces.”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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