Veterans Of Foreign Wars Department Of Illinois
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 $1.65M (2025)
Expenses $1.3M (2025)
Total Assets $3.37M (2025)
Total Liabilities $149k (2025)
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 June
2025
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,475,702 |
89.7%
|
| Program Services | $21,091 |
1.3%
|
| Investment Income | $103,466 |
6.3%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $5,520 |
0.3%
|
| Net Fundraising | $1,265 |
0.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | $26,173 |
1.6%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $6,774 |
0.4%
|
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $57,327 |
4.4%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $30,136 |
2.3%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $508,633 |
39.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,370,536 | |
| Total Liabilities | $148,821 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Scott Swinford (State Adjutant Quartermaster) | $57,327 | $0 | $0 |
| Eugene Blackwell (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rob Bailey (State Senior Vice Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2025Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,009,394 |
86.6%
|
| Program Services | $10,407 |
0.9%
|
| Investment Income | $105,831 |
9.1%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $6,422 |
0.6%
|
| Net Fundraising | $1,435 |
0.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | $20,793 |
1.8%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $2,815 |
0.2%
|
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $56,298 |
4.1%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $30,903 |
2.3%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $452,725 |
33.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,946,835 | |
| Total Liabilities | $54,851 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bartley (State Adjutant Quarte) | $56,298 | $0 | $0 |
| Maurice Bridges Sr (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eugene Blackwell (State Sr. Vice Commande) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Dec. 10, 2024Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,043,227 |
82.4%
|
| Program Services | $5,721 |
0.5%
|
| Investment Income | $74,508 |
5.9%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $2,131 |
0.2%
|
| Net Fundraising | $775 |
0.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$6,598 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | -$1,892 | |
| Other Revenue | $140,000 |
11.1%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $46,619 |
4.3%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $41,694 |
3.8%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $403,056 |
36.8%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,792,765 | |
| Total Liabilities | $218,340 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Bartley (State Adjutant Quarte) | $10,960 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Nila (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Maurice Bridges (State Sr. Vice Commande) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Dec. 21, 2023Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,012,794 |
90.6%
|
| Program Services | $6,747 |
0.6%
|
| Investment Income | $62,772 |
5.6%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $7,172 |
0.6%
|
| Net Fundraising | $1,328 |
0.1%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$2,429 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | -$333 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $51,221 |
4.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $34,984 |
3.3%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $410,528 |
38.9%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,617,937 | |
| Total Liabilities | $229,073 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Stout (State Adjutant Quarte) | $51,221 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Edwards (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Brett Nila (State Sr. Vice Commande) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 4, 2022Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,196,208 |
92.9%
|
| Program Services | $5,482 |
0.4%
|
| Investment Income | $45,114 |
3.5%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $7,501 |
0.6%
|
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $9,761 |
0.8%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $8,672 |
0.7%
|
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $50,333 |
5.2%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $38,128 |
3.9%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $444,116 |
45.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,629,289 | |
| Total Liabilities | $236,152 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Stout (State Adjutant Quarte) | $50,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Welch (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Edwards (State Senior Vice Commande) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 30, 2021Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $914,985 |
91.3%
|
| Program Services | $2,632 |
0.3%
|
| Investment Income | $61,885 |
6.2%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $5,759 |
0.6%
|
| Net Fundraising | $200 |
0.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | -$4,383 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | -$698 | |
| Other Revenue | $35 |
0.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $27,083 |
2.6%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $22,626 |
2.2%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $477,070 |
45.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,041,909 | |
| Total Liabilities | $179,748 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave Stout (State Adjutant Quarte) | $27,083 | $0 | $0 |
| Laurie Emmer (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobby Welch (State Senior Vice Commande) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2019
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,267,217 |
91.9%
|
| Program Services | $12,200 |
0.9%
|
| Investment Income | $71,116 |
5.2%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $3,923 |
0.3%
|
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $2,043 |
0.1%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $3,102 |
0.2%
|
| Other Revenue | $923 |
0.1%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $50,000 |
4.1%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $32,330 |
2.7%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $449,936 |
36.9%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,377,412 | |
| Total Liabilities | $270,809 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Deross (Past State Adjutant Quartermast) | $50,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Gould (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Boyer (Jr. Past State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Dec. 23, 2019Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2018
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,139,908 |
90.4%
|
| Program Services | $17,672 |
1.4%
|
| Investment Income | $61,675 |
4.9%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $4,743 |
0.4%
|
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $451 |
0.0%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $7,938 |
0.6%
|
| Other Revenue | -$1,812 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $44,519 |
2.8%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $79,290 |
5.1%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $513,144 |
32.7%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,125,076 | |
| Total Liabilities | $187,099 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Deross (State Adjutant Quartermast) | $44,519 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Hastings (State Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald Boyer (State Sr. Vice Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on March 29, 2019Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2017
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,425,325 |
87.7%
|
| Program Services | $12,428 |
0.8%
|
| Investment Income | $72,910 |
4.5%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $4,087 |
0.3%
|
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $54,652 |
3.4%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $564 |
0.0%
|
| Other Revenue | $2,524 |
0.2%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $142,489 |
8.8%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $612,980 |
37.9%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,351,944 | |
| Total Liabilities | $79,573 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warren D Stout (State Commander & Sr. Vice) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeffrey Hastings (State Sr. Vice Commander &) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Donald S Boyer (State Jr. Vice Commander &) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Nov. 3, 2017Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2016
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,594,058 |
90.3%
|
| Program Services | $16,725 |
0.9%
|
| Investment Income | $65,643 |
3.7%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $5,487 |
0.3%
|
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $35,046 |
2.0%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | -$2,391 | |
| Other Revenue | $4,572 |
0.3%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $195,952 |
11.2%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $639,716 |
36.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,336,438 | |
| Total Liabilities | $63,453 |
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,915,342 |
96.1%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $66,834 |
3.4%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $11,050 |
0.6%
|
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $465,160 |
23.2%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $511,598 |
25.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,410,984 | |
| Total Liabilities | $3,283 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Davin (Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Philip Maughan (Sr Vice Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren D Stout (Jr Vice Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Aug. 12, 2015Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,195,978 |
98.3%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $38,380 |
1.7%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $515,640 |
24.1%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $498,469 |
23.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,415,617 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,277 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philip Maughan (Jr Vice Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matthew M Mihelcic (Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John Davin (Sr Vice Commander) | $0 | $0 | $0 |
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990
Filed on Sept. 17, 2014Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $2,157,189 |
92.5%
|
| Program Services | $0 | |
| Investment Income | $56,954 |
2.4%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $117,913 |
5.1%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $587,758 |
26.8%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $448,496 |
20.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,264,974 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,000 |
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990
Filed on Dec. 16, 2013Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $1,808,329 |
79.2%
|
| Program Services | $413,720 |
18.1%
|
| Investment Income | $56,537 |
2.5%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $0 | |
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $4,473 |
0.2%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $0 | |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $587,958 |
25.5%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $438,672 |
19.0%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,117,159 | |
| Total Liabilities | $1,405 |
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990
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2011
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
Fiscal Year Ending June
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
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
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
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
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
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
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
Fiscal Year Ending June
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
Fiscal Year Ending June
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
Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
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