Civic Intelligence

Veterans of Foreign Wars

EIN 48-0140317 • 501(c)19 • Topeka, KS

Profile

Veterans service organization; to promote patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of american freedom. The vfw sponsors more than 500 service projects and donates over 8,000 hours annually to serve our local community

3110 SW Huntoon StTopeka, KS 66604-1633

www.vfw1650.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.00x

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

501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

13th percentile

-22%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

10th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)19 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets42nd percentile

Assets

Down

$430,003

Down $51,540 (-11%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$430,003

Down $51,540 (-11%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$238,901

Down $16,386 (-6.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$290,441

Up $110,349 (+61%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$51,540

Down $126,735 (-169%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth10th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2011: $147,304Liabilities 2011: $145,739Net Assets 2011: $1,5652011Assets 2012: $150,512Liabilities 2012: $167,316Net Assets 2012: -$16,8042012Assets 2013: $130,751Liabilities 2013: $141,386Net Assets 2013: -$10,6342013Assets 2014: $155,521Liabilities 2014: $11,465Net Assets 2014: $144,0562014Assets 2015: $143,814Liabilities 2015: $168,873Net Assets 2015: -$25,0592015Assets 2016: $226,870Liabilities 2016: $194,928Net Assets 2016: $31,9422016Assets 2017: $236,066Liabilities 2017: $217,437Net Assets 2017: $18,6292017Assets 2018: $256,813Liabilities 2018: $226,736Net Assets 2018: $30,0772018Assets 2019: $271,022Liabilities 2019: $271,022Net Assets 2019: $02019Assets 2020: $239,916Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $239,9162020Assets 2021: $321,058Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $321,0582021Assets 2022: $406,348Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $406,3482022Assets 2023: $481,543Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $481,5432023Assets 2024: $430,003Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $430,0032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$430,003
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$430,003
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2011: $201,051Expenses 2011: $199,713Net Income 2011: $1,3382011Revenue 2012: $206,276Expenses 2012: $223,080Net Income 2012: -$16,8042012Revenue 2013: $185,072Expenses 2013: $195,707Net Income 2013: -$10,6352013Revenue 2014: $184,428Expenses 2014: $210,339Net Income 2014: -$25,9112014Revenue 2015: $173,810Expenses 2015: $198,532Net Income 2015: -$24,7222015Revenue 2016: $240,626Expenses 2016: $208,735Net Income 2016: $31,8912016Revenue 2017: $219,771Expenses 2017: $201,157Net Income 2017: $18,6142017Revenue 2018: $175,030Expenses 2018: $145,602Net Income 2018: $29,4282018Revenue 2019: $167,672Expenses 2019: $172,316Net Income 2019: -$4,6442019Revenue 2020: $111,077Expenses 2020: $142,184Net Income 2020: -$31,1072020Revenue 2021: $273,092Expenses 2021: $191,950Net Income 2021: $81,1422021Revenue 2022: $227,569Expenses 2022: $131,103Net Income 2022: $96,4662022Revenue 2023: $255,287Expenses 2023: $180,092Net Income 2023: $75,1952023Revenue 2024: $238,901Expenses 2024: $290,441Net Income 2024: -$51,5402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$238,901
Expenses$290,441
Net Income-$51,540
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$430,003
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$430,003
Revenue
$238,901
Expenses
$290,441
Net income
-$51,540
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.30$0.00$4.30$2.39$2.90$0.52
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.82$0.00$4.82$2.55$1.80$0.75
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.06$0.00$4.06$2.28$1.31$0.96
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.21$0.00$3.21$2.73$1.92$0.81
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.40$0.00$2.40$1.11$1.42$0.31
2019Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.71$2.71$0.00$1.68$1.72$0.05
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.57$2.27$0.30$1.75$1.46$0.29
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.36$2.17$0.19$2.20$2.01$0.19
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.27$1.95$0.32$2.41$2.09$0.32
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.44$1.69$0.25$1.74$1.99$0.25
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.56$0.11$1.44$1.84$2.10$0.26
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.31$1.41$0.11$1.85$1.96$0.11
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.51$1.67$0.17$2.06$2.23$0.17
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.47$1.46$0.02$2.01$2.00$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 29, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$702,645
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Veterans service organization; to promote patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of american freedom. The vfw sponsors more than 500 service projects and donates over 8,000 hours annually to serve our local community

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$481,543$430,003▼ $51,540
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$150,012$149,100▼ $912
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$193,191$136,966▼ $56,225
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$70,848$83,953▲ $13,105
Inventories for Sale or Use$43,774$33,126▼ $10,648
Investments Program Related$23,718$26,858▲ $3,140
Total Assets$481,543$430,003▼ $51,540
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$481,543$430,003▼ $51,540
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$481,543$430,003▼ $51,540

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$26,858--
Buildings-$73,284-
Land$149,100--
Equipment-$60,325-
Leasehold Improvements-$183,486-
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay83rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Andrew OlsonTrustee
Angela GrayTrustee
Eugene BucheisterTrustee
Arthur BrennanChaplin
William BarkerJudge Advocate
David WatchousePost Adjutant
Dorian RhotenPost Commander
Billy ReidPost Sr Vice Commander
Vidal CamposQuartermaster CFO
David TinsleyService Officer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$11,190
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$1,179
Other Revenue
$226,532
Change in Net Assets
$-51,540
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$159,553
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$122,706
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$8,182
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Occupancy$123,096--$123,096
Other Salaries and Wages$113,553--$113,553
Insurance$12,653--$12,653
Payroll Taxes$9,153--$9,153
Other Expenses$5,681--$5,681
Grants to Domestic Orgs$5,215--$5,215
Grants to Domestic Individuals$2,967--$2,967
Depreciation Depletion$1,219--$1,219
Advertising$780--$780
Total Functional Expenses$290,441$0$0$290,441
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$510,944
Gaming Direct Expenses$373,967
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
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

Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6

“We are a veteran member organization with a current membership of 672. Eligibility for membership are those who honorably as a member of the armed forces of the united states in a foreign war, insurrection or expedition that has been recognized with a campaign medal by the veterans of foreign wars of the united states. Auxiliary unit membership must be directly related per the irs to a veteran member who meets eligibility requirements.”

Member election for additional members Part VI line 7A

“Elections for officers are held each april to elect commander, senior vice commander, junior vice commander, quartermaster, chaplain, judge advocate, surgeon, three trustees and three house committee members. All members in good standing at a stated meeting are eligible to vote. All other officers and chairmen are appointed by the elected commander.”

Governing body decisions Part VI line 7B

“All actions of the organization are presented to and voted on by the members in good standing at a regular monthly meeting or by sepcial meetings called for specific purposes with prior notice to all members.”

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Form 990 is prepared by the post administrator, reviewed by the post quartermaster and trustees and presented to the members at a regular post meeting. It is approved by vote of the members in good standing in attendance at the meeting.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documents of this organization are mede available to the public by sibmission to the kansas secretary of states office or upon written request to the post commander or quartermaster.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Veterans of Foreign Wars
EIN
48-0140317
In Care Of
% BILLY REID
Phone
7852359073
Address
3110 SW HUNTOON ST, TOPEKA, KS 66604-1633
Doing Business As
Philip Billard Post 1650

Signing Officer

Name
Billy Reid
Title
Post Sr Vice Commander
Phone
7852359073
Signed
2025-10-29
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1929
Legal Domicile
Ks
Voting Board Members
500
Independent Board Members
500
Employees
14
Volunteers
160

Preparer

Firm
Mikoleit Inc
Address
7630 SW 21st St, TOPEKA, KS 66615
Preparer
Deborah Mikoleit
Phone
7852718113
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ELECTIONS FOR OFFICERS ARE HELD EACH APRIL TO ELECT COMMANDER, SENIOR VICE COMMANDER, JUNIOR VICE COMMANDER, QUARTERMASTER, CHAPLAIN, JUDGE ADVOCATE, SURGEON, THREE TRUSTEES AND THREE HOUSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. ALL MEMBERS IN GOOD STANDING AT A STATED MEETING ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE. ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND CHAIRMEN ARE APPOINTED BY THE ELECTED COMMANDER.
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