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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Massachusetts

5188 Vfw Mass

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Posts or organizations of past or present members of the armed forces.

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$154k (2023)

Expenses
$120k (2023)

Total Assets
$366k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$1k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$153,532
Expenses
$119,551
Net Income
$33,981
Net Assets
$364,659
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,306
4.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $55
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,405
6.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $131,164
85.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $16,733
14.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,517
28.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $365,659
Total Liabilities $1,000
Net Assets $364,659
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Smiley (Senior Vice Commander) $24,155 $0 $0
Michael J Merrigan (3 Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Angelo R Palacio (2 Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert K Kelley (Junior Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steven P Kenney (1 Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Edward J Farrell (Quartermastertreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan D Cogan (Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$161,224
Expenses
$128,602
Net Income
$32,622
Net Assets
$330,678
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,805
4.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $47
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $83,033
51.5%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $61,372
38.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $19,433
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,798
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $331,778
Total Liabilities $1,100
Net Assets $330,678
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert K Kelley (Junior Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Angelo R Palacio (2 Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael J Merrigan (3 Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven P Kenney (1 Year Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jonathan D Cogan (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Edward J Farrell (Quartermastertreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Smiley (Senior Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$110,354
Expenses
$80,864
Net Income
$29,490
Net Assets
$298,056
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,842
2.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $36
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $20,705
18.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $77,634
70.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $6,001
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $25,993
32.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $300,827
Total Liabilities $2,771
Net Assets $298,056
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Smiley (Directortrustee) $4,050 $0 $0
Mike Merrigan (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
John Cogan (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven Kenney (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Quartermastertreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Bobb (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Quinlan (Presidentcommander) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$47,989
Expenses
$77,227
Net Income
-$29,238
Net Assets
$268,566
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,336
2.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $34
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$45
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $46,664
97.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $18,737
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $270,176
Total Liabilities $1,610
Net Assets $268,566
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mike Merrigan (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
John Cogan (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven Kenney (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Kevin Smiley (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Quinlan (Presidentcommander) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Quartermastertreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Bobb (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,714
Expenses
$129,163
Net Income
$27,551
Net Assets
$297,804
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,922
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $54
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $152,978
97.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $66,163
51.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $302,359
Total Liabilities $4,555
Net Assets $297,804
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Smiley (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Merrigan (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
John Cogan (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven Kenney (Directortrustee) $0 $0 $0
Charlie Quinlan (Presidentcommander) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Quartermastertreasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Bobb (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$134,351
Expenses
$112,719
Net Income
$21,632
Net Assets
$270,253
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $24,450
18.2%
Net Fundraising -$2,658
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $112,517
83.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $43,436
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $277,941
Total Liabilities $7,688
Net Assets $270,253
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Smiley (Director/Trustee) $8,647 $0 $0
Mike Merrigan (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Cogan (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven Kenney (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Quinlan (President/Commander) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Bopp (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$121,245
Expenses
$120,273
Net Income
$972
Net Assets
$248,621
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $33,023
27.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $79,322
65.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $49,873
41.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,631
Total Liabilities $15,010
Net Assets $248,621
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Kevin Smiley (Director/Trustee) $10,102 $0 $0
Gene Byers (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Cogan (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven Kenney (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Quinlan (President/Commander) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Bopp (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$118,116
Expenses
$90,855
Net Income
$27,261
Net Assets
$247,649
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $31
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $11,340
9.6%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $105,206
89.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $35,384
38.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,259
Total Liabilities $15,610
Net Assets $247,649
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Cogan (Sr. Vice Commander) $9,913 $0 $0
Kevin Smiley (Adjunct) $6,220 $0 $0
Steve Kenney (President/Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dave Ferrara (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Macchi (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Quarter Master) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Magnini (Jr. Viice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bothwell (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Quinlan (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Gene Byers (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$82,793
Expenses
$107,128
Net Income
-$24,335
Net Assets
$220,388
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $5,807
7.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $76,057
91.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $30,608
28.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,889
Total Liabilities $17,501
Net Assets $220,388
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Cogan (President/Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kenney (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dave Ferrara (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Macchi (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Magnini (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kenney (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bothwell (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,484
Expenses
$67,894
Net Income
$7,590
Net Assets
$244,723
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $40
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $16,532
21.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $57,772
76.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,994
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,020
Total Liabilities $19,297
Net Assets $244,723
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
John Cogan (President/Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kenney (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dave Ferrara (Jr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Macchi (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Magnini (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steve Kenney (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bothwell (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$95,731
Expenses
$72,288
Net Income
$23,443
Net Assets
$237,133
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,836
11.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $81,807
85.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $23,973
33.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $258,067
Total Liabilities $20,934
Net Assets $237,133
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Andrew Magnini (President/Commander) $0 $0 $0
John Cogan (Sr. Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Phillip Macchi (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Edward Farrell (Clerk) $0 $0 $0
Robert Bothwell (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Edward Metaya (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Rooney (Director/Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,790
Expenses
$71,155
Net Income
$635
Net Assets
$213,690
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $10
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,297
6.0%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $63,905
89.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $28,250
39.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $237,070
Total Liabilities $23,380
Net Assets $213,690

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$85,666
Expenses
$86,916
Net Income
-$1,250
Net Assets
$213,055
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,080
8.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $69,051
80.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $18,966
21.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $14,398
16.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,986
Total Liabilities $30,931
Net Assets $213,055

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$89,597
Expenses
$89,930
Net Income
-$333
Net Assets
$214,305
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $0
Investment Income $46
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $89,551
99.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $692
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,189
32.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,801
Total Liabilities $28,496
Net Assets $214,305

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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