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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Of The United States Department Of Ohio

1148 Vfw
  • Bowling Green, OH
  • Tax-exempt since June 1968
  • EIN: 34-4382757

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
$274k (2024)

Expenses
$206k (2024)

Total Assets
$240k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$1.84k (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$274,065
Expenses
$205,989
Net Income
$68,076
Net Assets
$237,982
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,314
2.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4,627
1.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $9,373
3.4%
Other Revenue $1,041
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $239,821
Total Liabilities $1,839
Net Assets $237,982
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Ledbedder (Commander) $0 $0 $0
David Baus (Sr Vice Cmdr (6/15 12/31)) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr (1/1 6/14)) $0 $0 $0
Greg Robinet (Jr Vice Cmdr (6/15 12/31)) $0 $0 $0
Adams Andrea R (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Richard Zulch (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Steven Benner (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Ridenour David (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Grey Berkhau (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Adams Andrea R (Trustee (6/15 12/31)) $0 $0 $0
Baus David (Trustee (1/1 6/14)) $0 $0 $0
Benner Steven M (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 9, 2025

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$171,567
Expenses
$155,337
Net Income
$16,230
Net Assets
$176,582
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $7,617
4.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $4
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $33,260
19.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $34,652
22.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $178,396
Total Liabilities $1,814
Net Assets $176,582
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Ledbedder (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr) $0 $0 $0
Adams Andrea R (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Richard Zulch (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $2,800
Steven Benner (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Ridenour David (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Grey Berkhau (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Baus David (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Benner Steven M (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 14, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$175,758
Expenses
$115,749
Net Income
$60,009
Net Assets
$163,855
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,625
8.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $14,959
8.5%
Other Revenue $45
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,814
23.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $165,726
Total Liabilities $1,871
Net Assets $163,855
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Ledbedder (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr) $0 $0 $0
Adams Andrea R (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Richard Zulch (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Steven Benner (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Ridenour David (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Grey Berkhau (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Baus David (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Benner Steven M (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on June 9, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$102,444
Expenses
$103,396
Net Income
-$952
Net Assets
$97,205
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,331
16.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $29,703
29.0%
Other Revenue $626
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $29,343
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $99,030
Total Liabilities $1,825
Net Assets $97,205
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Ledbedder (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Ladik (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
David W Martin (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Richard Zulch (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Steven Benner (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Carroll D Hagerty (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Maas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kurt A Rife (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Martin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Grey Berkhau (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Szymansky (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$104,527
Expenses
$99,247
Net Income
$5,280
Net Assets
$103,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $37,984
36.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,168
1.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $31,214
29.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,954
2.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,668
15.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,327
Total Liabilities $1,164
Net Assets $103,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Zeedyk (Quartermaster) $1,954 $0 $0
Richard H Zulch (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr (12/18)) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Ladik (Jr Vice Commander (4/2019)) $0 $0 $0
David W Martin (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steven Benner (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Carroll D Hagerty (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Maas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kurt A Rife (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Benner (Trustee (Until 4/2019)) $0 $0 $0
David Martin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Grey Berkhau (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Szymansky (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 9, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$108,730
Expenses
$127,327
Net Income
-$18,597
Net Assets
$93,244
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,421
19.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $52,223
48.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,000
7.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,912
21.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,951
Total Liabilities $1,707
Net Assets $93,244
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nicholas Zeedyk (Quartermaster) $10,000 $0 $0
Richard H Zulch (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr (12/18)) $0 $0 $0
Kenneth Ladik (Jr Vice Commander (4/2019)) $0 $0 $0
David W Martin (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steven Benner (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Carroll D Hagerty (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Maas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kurt A Rife (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Benner (Trustee (Until 4/2019)) $0 $0 $0
David Martin (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Grey Berkhau (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Todd Szymansky (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 8, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$93,343
Expenses
$113,660
Net Income
-$20,317
Net Assets
$112,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,018
15.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $41,382
44.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $36,283
31.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $113,421
Total Liabilities $1,367
Net Assets $112,054
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Gary L Cass (Quartermaster) $12,375 $0 $0
Richard H Zulch (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Todd S Szymanski (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Rucker (Sr Vice Cmdr (12/18)) $0 $0 $0
David W Martin (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steven Benner (Jr Vice Cmdr (12/18)) $0 $0 $0
Nicholas Zeedyk (Quartermaster (1/19)) $0 $0 $0
Leslie L Young (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Carroll D Hagerty (Chaplin/Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Maas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kurt A Rife (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Benner (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Martin (Trustee (4/18)) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on July 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$103,006
Expenses
$112,153
Net Income
-$9,147
Net Assets
$142,202
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,108
10.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $39,449
38.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $144,187
Total Liabilities $1,985
Net Assets $142,202
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard H Zulch (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Todd S Szymanski (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
David W Martin (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary L Cass (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Leslie L Young (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Carroll D Hagerty (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Maas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kurt A Rife (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Benner (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 7, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$128,258
Expenses
$117,624
Net Income
$10,634
Net Assets
$149,975
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $14,744
11.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $41,800
32.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $44,555
37.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $150,569
Total Liabilities $594
Net Assets $149,975
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Richard H Zulch (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Todd S Szymanski (Sr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
David W Martin (Jr Vice Commander) $0 $0 $0
Gary L Cass (Quartermaster) $0 $0 $0
Leslie L Young (Chaplin) $0 $0 $0
Carroll D Hagerty (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Thomas J Maas (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kurt A Rife (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Steven M Benner (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 9, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$85,277
Expenses
$74,775
Net Income
$10,502
Net Assets
$139,781
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $225
0.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $29,725
34.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $26,014
34.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $139,781
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $139,781

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,594
Expenses
$78,638
Net Income
$178,956
Net Assets
$129,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $481
0.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $185,599
72.1%
Net Inventory Sales $43,184
16.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,641
3.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $21,809
27.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $129,279
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $129,279

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$86,524
Expenses
$99,821
Net Income
-$13,297
Net Assets
-$49,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,392
2.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $56,668
65.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $38,707
38.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $28,902
Total Liabilities $78,579
Net Assets -$49,677

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$102,743
Expenses
$110,485
Net Income
-$7,742
Net Assets
-$36,380
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $632
0.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $55,882
54.4%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $47,595
43.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $25,057
Total Liabilities $61,437
Net Assets -$36,380

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$103,274
Expenses
$127,272
Net Income
-$23,998
Net Assets
-$28,638
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,003
1.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $92,938
90.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,700
10.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $48,940
38.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $36,519
Total Liabilities $65,157
Net Assets -$28,638

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

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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990

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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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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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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990

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