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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota

1639 Finstad Week Post

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
$645k (2023)

Expenses
$680k (2023)

Total Assets
$688k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$23.7k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 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
$645,433
Expenses
$679,836
Net Income
-$34,403
Net Assets
$664,387
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,903
1.1%
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 $414,348
64.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $233,193
34.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $688,133
Total Liabilities $23,746
Net Assets $664,387
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lucas Billmeier (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Hyatt (Quartermaste) $0 $0 $0
Logan Boody (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Todd Howard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Powers (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
John Gohman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dana Rustad (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristofor Holien (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Bret Kasel (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$580,704
Expenses
$598,330
Net Income
-$17,626
Net Assets
$712,971
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,728
2.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $872
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $374,306
64.5%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $222,650
37.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $728,482
Total Liabilities $15,511
Net Assets $712,971
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lucas Billmeier (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Hyatt (Quartermaste) $0 $0 $0
Logan Boody (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Todd Howard (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
David Powers (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
John Gohman (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dana Rustad (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristofor Holien (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Bret Kasel (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$599,469
Expenses
$505,506
Net Income
$93,963
Net Assets
$746,289
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $48,668
8.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $57
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $355,294
59.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $127,182
25.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $766,791
Total Liabilities $20,502
Net Assets $746,289
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lucas Billmeier (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Hyatt (Quartermaste) $0 $0 $0
Logan Boody (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Todd Howard (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Neil Vera (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Verdell Bjerketvedt (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dana Rustad (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Al Kelm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristofor Holien (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Appledorn (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$409,247
Expenses
$383,954
Net Income
$25,293
Net Assets
$549,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,941
0.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $271,249
66.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $137,373
35.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $609,656
Total Liabilities $60,493
Net Assets $549,163
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Lucas Billmeier (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Hyatt (Quartermaste) $0 $0 $0
Logan Boody (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Todd Howard (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Neil Vera (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Verdell Bjerketvedt (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Dana Rustad (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Al Kelm (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Kristofor Holien (Adjutant) $0 $0 $0
Trisha Appledorn (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$611,720
Expenses
$559,013
Net Income
$52,707
Net Assets
$525,514
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,935
0.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $374,600
61.2%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $192,772
34.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $580,528
Total Liabilities $55,014
Net Assets $525,514
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $704 $0 $0
Al Kelm (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Steve Rime (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Luc Billmeier (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$612,810
Expenses
$612,393
Net Income
$417
Net Assets
$474,279
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,240
0.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $82
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $360,394
58.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $198,635
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $550,052
Total Liabilities $75,773
Net Assets $474,279
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Les Kaenel (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $0 $0 $0
Steve Rime (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Bret Kassel (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$539,928
Expenses
$542,347
Net Income
-$2,419
Net Assets
$440,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,105
0.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $228
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $312,888
57.9%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $175,807
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $527,422
Total Liabilities $87,155
Net Assets $440,267
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Les Kaenel (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $0 $0 $0
Chad Chadderton (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Bret Kassel (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$494,816
Expenses
$489,428
Net Income
$5,388
Net Assets
$442,686
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,295
0.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $32
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $247,786
50.1%
Other Revenue $5,487
1.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $151,206
30.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $508,389
Total Liabilities $65,703
Net Assets $442,686
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Les Kaenel (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $0 $0 $0
Ken Tuttle (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Chad Chadderton (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$468,329
Expenses
$454,573
Net Income
$13,756
Net Assets
$437,298
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,665
1.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $27
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $243,510
52.0%
Other Revenue $9,372
2.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $137,690
30.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $520,883
Total Liabilities $83,585
Net Assets $437,298
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Les Kaenel (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $0 $0 $0
Trish Appeldorn (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Roger Power (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$495,229
Expenses
$508,227
Net Income
-$12,998
Net Assets
$426,422
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,885
1.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $280,410
56.6%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $129,696
25.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $456,855
Total Liabilities $30,433
Net Assets $426,422
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Les Kaenel (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $0 $0 $0
Paul Towen (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$476,915
Expenses
$445,124
Net Income
$31,791
Net Assets
$439,420
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,561
0.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $12
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $276,662
58.0%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,828
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $486,198
Total Liabilities $46,778
Net Assets $439,420
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Del Bjerketvedt (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Brian Gislason (Qtrmaster) $0 $0 $0
Roy Ouren (Sr. Vice) $0 $0 $0
Paul Towen (Jr. Vice) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$427,574
Expenses
$419,491
Net Income
$8,083
Net Assets
$414,990
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,075
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $17
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $249,922
58.5%
Other Revenue $3,265
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $132,548
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $475,572
Total Liabilities $60,582
Net Assets $414,990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$440,509
Expenses
$435,021
Net Income
$5,488
Net Assets
$404,110
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,145
1.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $8
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $298,766
67.8%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,400
2.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $130,005
29.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $478,225
Total Liabilities $74,115
Net Assets $404,110

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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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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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