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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Dept Of Minnesota

3839 Vfw

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
$138k (2023)

Expenses
$88.9k (2023)

Total Assets
$341k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$167k (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
$137,960
Expenses
$88,857
Net Income
$49,103
Net Assets
$174,838
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,732
4.2%
Program Services $1,130
0.8%
Investment Income $218
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $275
0.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $126,561
91.7%
Other Revenue $1,256
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,000
13.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $22,750
25.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $341,396
Total Liabilities $166,558
Net Assets $174,838
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Nelson (Qtrmstr/Adju) $12,000 $0 $0
Dan Erickson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Terry Palmer (Jr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Jesse Sprint (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karl Moon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ed Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Al Abear (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$56,271
Expenses
$85,528
Net Income
-$29,257
Net Assets
$125,735
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $3,459
6.1%
Program Services $1,190
2.1%
Investment Income $49
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $3,325
5.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $73,772
> 100%
Other Revenue $7,557
13.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,075
14.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $16,337
19.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $330,736
Total Liabilities $205,001
Net Assets $125,735
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Nelson (Qtrmstr/Adju) $12,075 $0 $0
Dan Erickson (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Terry Palmer (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Bart Skalsky (Jr Vice) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karl Moon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ed Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$69,661
Expenses
$63,592
Net Income
$6,069
Net Assets
$154,992
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,381
23.5%
Program Services $1,032
1.5%
Investment Income $42
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $1,200
1.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $72,842
> 100%
Other Revenue -$42,740
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $9,500
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,513
21.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $361,484
Total Liabilities $206,492
Net Assets $154,992
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Larry Nelson (Qtrmstr/Adju) $9,500 $0 $0
Joe Klatt (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dan Erickson (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Dan Wahlberg (Jr Vice/Judg) $0 $0 $0
Al Abear (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Steve Sether (Svc Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Karl Moon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ed Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$114,396
Expenses
$51,868
Net Income
$62,528
Net Assets
$148,923
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,632
9.3%
Program Services $1,510
1.3%
Investment Income $21
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$8,140
Other Revenue $108,691
95.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,544
26.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,263
Total Liabilities $138,340
Net Assets $148,923
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Don Lohse (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Dan Walberg (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cowan (Jr Vice/Judg) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Qtrmstr/Adju) $0 $0 $0
Al Abear (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Steve Sether (Svc Officer) $0 $0 $0
Karl Moon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ed Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Blasing (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,925
Expenses
$55,064
Net Income
-$10,139
Net Assets
$86,395
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $17,737
39.5%
Program Services $1,364
3.0%
Investment Income $14
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $31,294
69.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $13,132
23.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $222,814
Total Liabilities $136,419
Net Assets $86,395
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Al Abear (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Leonard Blasing (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cowan (Jr Vice/Judg) $0 $0 $0
Don Lohse (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Karl Moon (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ed Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Larry Nelson (Qtrmstr/Surg) $0 $0 $0
Steve Sether (Adjutant/Svc) $0 $0 $0
Dan Walberg (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$18,081
Expenses
$54,315
Net Income
-$36,234
Net Assets
$96,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,159
34.1%
Program Services $2,649
14.7%
Investment Income $9
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales -$924
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $3,113
5.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,171
7.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,834
Total Liabilities $136,300
Net Assets $96,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Stephen Sether (Qtrmstr/Adju) $2,978 $0 $0
Don Lohse (Sr Vice Comm) $135 $0 $0
Duane Pearson (Jr Vice) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brastrup (Surgeon) $0 $0 $0
Ray Cowen (Judge Advoca) $0 $0 $0
Randy Stafford (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Al Abear (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Roy Zillmer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Ed Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$34,928
Expenses
$51,490
Net Income
-$16,562
Net Assets
$132,768
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,805
25.2%
Program Services $2,511
7.2%
Investment Income $5
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $28,751
82.3%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $34,159
66.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $6,497
12.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $272,768
Total Liabilities $140,000
Net Assets $132,768
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherri Beaupre (Qtrmstr/Adju) $33,476 $0 $0
Duane Pearson (Judge Advoca) $683 $0 $0
Dan Walberg (Jr Vice) $0 $0 $0
Dan Strong (Surgeon) $0 $0 $0
Randy Stafford (Sr Vice Comm) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brastrup (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Steve Sether (Service Offi) $0 $0 $0
Roy Zillmer (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Harold Pleisies (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Al Abear (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$55,629
Expenses
$45,854
Net Income
$9,775
Net Assets
$149,330
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,450
20.6%
Program Services $3,981
7.2%
Investment Income $6
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $381
0.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $39,309
70.7%
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $13,254
28.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,570
10.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $294,445
Total Liabilities $145,115
Net Assets $149,330
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherri Beaupre (Qtr Mstr/Adjutnt) $13,254 $0 $0
Randy Stafford (Jr Vice) $0 $0 $0
Will Fortier (Surgeon) $0 $0 $0
Dan Walberg (Sr Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Rodger Bubendorf (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brastrup (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Steve Sether (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Emery Nelson (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Harold Pleisies (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Wayne Cook (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$61,530
Expenses
$45,442
Net Income
$16,088
Net Assets
$139,555
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $8,277
13.5%
Program Services $2,643
4.3%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $46,915
76.2%
Other Revenue $66
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,299
24.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,945
6.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $287,524
Total Liabilities $147,969
Net Assets $139,555
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Sherri Beaupre (Qtr Mstr/Adjutnt) $11,299 $0 $0
Emery Nelson (Jr Vice) $0 $0 $0
Will Fortier (Surgeon) $0 $0 $0
Dan Walberg (Sr Vice Command) $0 $0 $0
Rodger Bubendorf (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
John Warren (Commander) $0 $0 $0
Albert Abear (Chaplain) $0 $0 $0
Steve Sether (Service Officer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Marcum (Judge Advocate) $0 $0 $0
Rodney Dibble (Trustee) $0 $0 $0
Tim Brastrup (Trustee) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$44,382
Expenses
$43,721
Net Income
$661
Net Assets
$123,467
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,975
15.7%
Program Services $2,980
6.7%
Investment Income $3
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $150
0.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $35,079
79.0%
Other Revenue $51
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $25,657
58.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $1,899
4.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $230,676
Total Liabilities $107,209
Net Assets $123,467

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$25,740
Expenses
$42,640
Net Income
-$16,900
Net Assets
$122,806
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,646
25.8%
Program Services $1,926
7.5%
Investment Income $7
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $280
1.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $24,803
96.4%
Other Revenue $207
0.8%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,542
27.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $232,592
Total Liabilities $109,786
Net Assets $122,806

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$26,999
Expenses
$26,913
Net Income
$86
Net Assets
$139,706
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $5,039
18.7%
Program Services $1,543
5.7%
Investment Income $13
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $197
0.7%
Net Fundraising $278
1.0%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $24,875
92.1%
Other Revenue $909
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $2,400
8.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $252,015
Total Liabilities $112,309
Net Assets $139,706

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$12,462
Expenses
$31,982
Net Income
-$19,520
Net Assets
$139,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,816
22.6%
Program Services $2,039
16.4%
Investment Income $10
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $500
4.0%
Net Fundraising $1,038
8.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $18,166
> 100%
Other Revenue $231
1.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $4,800
15.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $195,304
Total Liabilities $55,684
Net Assets $139,620

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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.
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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