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National Veterans Museum

EIN 45-4558069 • 501(c)3 • Elgin, IL

Profile

The primary purpose of the organization is to educate visitors about the time periods during which united states troops served their country, and to preserve the legacy of america's veterans through displays and presentations at the museum. The museum also will provide visitors with information about the various branches of the united states armed forces.

820 Carol AveElgin, IL 60123

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Siviq Scores

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Liabilities / Assets

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Source year 2024

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Source year 2024

Net Margin

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Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

55th percentile

0.0%

Faster asset growth than 55% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

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Assets

Flat

$12,000

Flat from 2023

Liabilities

-

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Net Assets

$12,000

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Revenue

-

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Expenses

-

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Net Income

-

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Balance Sheet Trend

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$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2011: $1Liabilities 2011: $02011Assets 2012: $55Liabilities 2012: $02012Assets 2013: $12,000Liabilities 2013: $02013Assets 2014: $12,000Liabilities 2014: $02014Assets 2015: $12,000Liabilities 2015: $02015Assets 2016: $12,000Net Assets 2016: $12,0002016Assets 2017: $12,000Net Assets 2017: $12,0002017Assets 2018: $12,000Net Assets 2018: $12,0002018Assets 2019: $12,000Net Assets 2019: $12,0002019Assets 2020: $12,000Net Assets 2020: $12,0002020Assets 2021: $12,000Net Assets 2021: $12,0002021Assets 2022: $12,000Net Assets 2022: $12,0002022Assets 2023: $12,000Liabilities 2023: $02023Assets 2024: $12,000Net Assets 2024: $12,0002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,000
Liabilities-
Net Assets$12,000

Operations Trend

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0Revenue 2011: $0Expenses 2011: $0Net Income 2011: $02011Revenue 2012: $1,615Expenses 2012: $1,560Net Income 2012: $552012Revenue 2013: $77,500Expenses 2013: $65,555Net Income 2013: $11,9452013Revenue 2014: $0Expenses 2014: $0Net Income 2014: $02014Revenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $0Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2016: $5,580Expenses 2016: $5,580Net Income 2016: $02016Revenue 2017: $3,515Expenses 2017: $3,515Net Income 2017: $02017Revenue 2018: $2,615Expenses 2018: $2,615Net Income 2018: $02018Revenue 2019: $3,425Expenses 2019: $3,425Net Income 2019: $02019Revenue 2023: $0Expenses 2023: $0Net Income 2023: $02023

Latest loaded filing

2023

Revenue$0
Expenses$0
Net Income$0

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The primary purpose of the organization is to educate visitors about the time periods during which us troops served, and to preserve the legacy of america's veterans through displays and presentations at the museum. The museum also will provide visitors with information about the various branches of our nation's armed services.

SEE SCHEDULE O

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
VARIOUS--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
GENERAL JAMES T CONWAYBoard Chairman-$0--
JOHN F WALLINPresident-$0--
JOSEPH A CANTAFIOChief Exec. OfficerPT$0--
LIEUTENANT GENERAL RANDALL L RIGBYDirector-$0--
VICE ADMIRAL JAMES C CARDDirector-$0--
KEN FISHERDirector-$0--
JAMES L ZIEMERDirector-$0--
LIEUTENANT GENERAL RICHARD Y NEWTONDirector-$0--
REAR ADMIRAL J MICHAEL JOHNSONDirector-$0--
MAJOR GENERAL ELIZABETH ANN HARRELLDirector-$0--
SERGENT MAJOR CARLTON W KENTDirector-$0--
MASTER CHIEF PO JOE R CAMPA JRDirector-$0--
CMD SGT MAJOR ANTHONY J WILLIAMSDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
National Veterans Museum
EIN
45-4558069
Phone
8473223777
Address
820 CAROL AVE, ELGIN, IL 60123

Signing Officer

Name
Joseph a Cantafio
Title
Ceotrustee
Phone
8473223777
Signed
2025-05-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Ashley J Hirsch
Address
98 W COUNTY LINE RD, BARRINGTON HILLS, IL 60010
Preparer
Ashley J Hirsch
Phone
8477089325
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24, Other Assets

TWO-WAY RADIOS NOT IN SERVICE Beginning of year 12,000, End of year 12,000

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 1

Additional information schedule l- part ii, line 1, column f, balance due the total balance due of 240,637 is not reported on form 990-ez, part ii, line 26, total liabilities, since the taxpayer uses the cash basis method of accounting.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 24

Other assets description two-way radios not in service beginning of year 12,000 end of year 12,000 total beginning of year 12,000 total end of year 12,000.

Form 990-EZ, Part II, Line 26

Other liabilities description loans from officers beginning of year249,387 end of year 258,137.

Form 990-EZ, Part III, Line 10

Primary exempt purpose the primary exempt purpose of the organization is to educate visitors about the time periods during which united states troops served their country, and to preserve the legacy of americas veterans through displays and presentations at the museum. The museum also will provide visitors with information about the various branches of the united states armed forces.

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