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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota

8752 Vfw Minn

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
$264k (2024)

Expenses
$289k (2024)

Total Assets
$290k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$32k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$263,963
Expenses
$289,244
Net Income
-$25,281
Net Assets
$258,412
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,371
2.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,890
2.6%
Net Fundraising $6,798
2.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $252,957
95.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $161,639
55.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,415
Total Liabilities $32,003
Net Assets $258,412
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Heil (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bawek (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Michael Leonard (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Phinney (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Yvonne Miller (Adjunct Secr) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$290,075
Expenses
$287,311
Net Income
$2,764
Net Assets
$281,717
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,797
3.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,451
2.9%
Net Fundraising $722
0.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $275,644
95.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $155,779
54.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $286,630
Total Liabilities $4,913
Net Assets $281,717
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Heil (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Mitchell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Phinney (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Chris Anderson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$246,113
Expenses
$271,781
Net Income
-$25,668
Net Assets
$282,308
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,594
2.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $6,403
2.6%
Net Fundraising -$380
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $247,983
> 100%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $136,969
50.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,050
Total Liabilities $4,742
Net Assets $282,308
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Heil (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Phil Stariha (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Melissa Phinney (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Chris Anderson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$320,817
Expenses
$238,090
Net Income
$82,727
Net Assets
$309,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $69,597
21.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $7,472
2.3%
Net Fundraising $2,830
0.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $203,984
63.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $135,433
56.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $313,708
Total Liabilities $3,723
Net Assets $309,985
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Heil (Commander President) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cronquist (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Brentzen (Jr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Forsblad (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Jeffrey D Hohn (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,679
Expenses
$174,115
Net Income
-$8,436
Net Assets
$229,481
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $49,739
30.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $4,557
2.8%
Net Fundraising $1,710
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $104,878
63.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $93,613
53.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $235,945
Total Liabilities $6,464
Net Assets $229,481
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Heil (Commander President) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cronquist (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Brentzen (Jr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
Bryce Forsblad (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$186,871
Expenses
$220,644
Net Income
-$33,773
Net Assets
$236,741
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $13,321
7.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $20
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,972
5.9%
Net Fundraising $7,550
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $175,756
94.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,183
45.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,611
Total Liabilities $8,870
Net Assets $236,741
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $5,308 $0 $0
Bruce Heil (Commander President) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Michael Davidson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cronquist (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Tucker Jr (Jr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$221,639
Expenses
$198,347
Net Income
$23,292
Net Assets
$262,375
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,568
3.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $45
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,951
7.2%
Net Fundraising $7,807
3.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $176,787
79.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $100,080
50.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $264,656
Total Liabilities $2,281
Net Assets $262,375
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Bruce Heil (Commander President) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Secretary Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Michael Davidson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cronquist (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Terry Tucker Jr (Jr Vice Commander Avp) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,168
Expenses
$158,735
Net Income
$6,433
Net Assets
$238,895
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,044
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $37
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $15,625
9.5%
Net Fundraising $11,370
6.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $148,097
89.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,943
3.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $88,161
55.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $241,084
Total Liabilities $2,189
Net Assets $238,895
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
David Staehlin (Secretary Treasurer) $5,943 $0 $0
Bruce Heil (Commander President) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Kaszas (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Star (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Howard Tellin (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Davidson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$201,077
Expenses
$187,028
Net Income
$14,049
Net Assets
$256,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,642
1.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $46
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,885
5.4%
Net Fundraising $6,122
3.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $172,101
85.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,167
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $97,318
52.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $259,708
Total Liabilities $3,184
Net Assets $256,524
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donald Pelton (Service Officer) $3,167 $0 $0
Bruce Heil (Commander President) $0 $0 $0
Gerald Brown (Sr Vice Commander Vp) $0 $0 $0
Franklin Star (Jr Vice Commander Sec) $0 $0 $0
David Staehlin (Quartermaster Treas) $0 $0 $0
Howard Tellin (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Charles Meyer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dennis Mitchell (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Michael Davidson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Charles Cronquist (Surgeon Officer Of Day) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$174,295
Expenses
$161,757
Net Income
$12,538
Net Assets
$245,524
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,729
1.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $19
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $14,651
8.4%
Net Fundraising $6,512
3.7%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $150,128
86.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $7,024
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $76,173
47.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $248,134
Total Liabilities $2,610
Net Assets $245,524

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$170,132
Expenses
$154,488
Net Income
$15,644
Net Assets
$245,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,956
4.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $133
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,983
5.9%
Net Fundraising $11,265
6.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $133,131
78.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $5,126
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $78,264
50.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,592
Total Liabilities -$1,009
Net Assets $245,601

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$154,388
Expenses
$150,428
Net Income
$3,960
Net Assets
$242,134
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,392
4.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $182
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,503
6.2%
Net Fundraising $6,300
4.1%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $129,569
83.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $4,091
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $64,186
42.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $244,097
Total Liabilities $1,963
Net Assets $242,134

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$165,630
Expenses
$155,803
Net Income
$9,827
Net Assets
$238,950
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,885
5.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $129
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $10,827
6.5%
Net Fundraising $5,988
3.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $137,108
82.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $4,200
2.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $63,605
40.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $242,054
Total Liabilities $3,104
Net Assets $238,950

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$163,404
Expenses
$170,843
Net Income
-$7,439
Net Assets
$229,264
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,048
2.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $438
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $9,117
5.6%
Net Fundraising $6,488
4.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $147,071
90.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,605
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $53,935
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $231,264
Total Liabilities $2,000
Net Assets $229,264

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$156,753
Expenses
$165,484
Net Income
-$8,731
Net Assets
$242,129
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,539
1.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $882
0.6%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $8,723
5.6%
Net Fundraising $6,523
4.2%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $134,978
86.1%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,300
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $74,260
44.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $243,575
Total Liabilities $1,446
Net Assets $242,129

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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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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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