TY 2023 Form 990EZ

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C Name of organization
VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS
SHAW LEAVENS POST 2223

Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 223
Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code SAVANNA, IL61074

D Employer identification number

36-2260926

E Telephone number

(815) 273-7090

F Group Exemption
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Part ⅢStatement of Program Service Accomplishments (see the instructions for Part III) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part III . .	Expenses (Required for section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations; optional for others.)
What is the organization's primary exempt purpose? SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SAME BUT NOT IN LIMITATION THEREOF (1) TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS; (2) TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF ALL VETERANS, WHETHER LIVING OR DEAD, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHO SERVED IN FOREIGN WARS; (3) TO ASSIST, IN ANY LAWFUL MANNER, ALL WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR WIVES, WIDOWS, CHILDREN OR ORPHANS; (4) TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM AND (5) TO ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION OF INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AS WELL AS THE PRESERVATION AND DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES WHOMSOEVER. NOT, HOWEVER, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF SICK OR DEATH BENEFITS, AND NOT INCLUDING THE CARE OF NEGLECTED OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. In a clear and concise manner, describe the services provided, the number of persons benefited, and other relevant information for each program title.
28 SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		28a
29 SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		29a
30 (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...		30a
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................ (Grants $ ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...	31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a)..........	32

(a) Name and title	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC) (if not paid, enter -0-)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation
RODNEY J CLEMENS COMMANDER	1.00	0
MICHAEL E RALEIGH SR VICE COMM	1.00	0
DENNIS LONGNECKER JR. VICE COM	1.00	0
ERIN E BAUSMAN QUARTERMASTE	1.00	0
TIMOTHY J CAVANAGH CHAPLAIN	1.00	0
JERRY B JOCHUM SERVICE OFFI	1.00	0
WILLIAM C WRIGHT 2 YEAR TRUST	1.00	0
DUSTIN C SEDIVY TRUSTEE	1.00	0
GARY J SHANKS SURGEON/ADJU	1.00	0
JERRY B JOCHUM SERVICE OFFI	1.00	0

Yes

Did the organization engage in lobbying activities or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II .......................

Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..

49a

Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......

49a

If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................

49b

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated employees (other than officers, directors, trustees and key employees) who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and title of each employee	(b) Average hours per week devoted to position	(c) Reportable compensation (Forms W-2/1099-MISC)	(d) Health benefits, contributions to employee benefit plans, and deferred compensation	(e) Estimated amount of other compensation

Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 ............. bullet

Complete this table for the organization's five highest compensated independent contractors who each received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. If there is none, enter "None."

(a) Name and business address of each independent contractor	(b) Type of service	(c) Compensation

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16	POPPY SALES COST OF GOODS SOLD 762 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 150 OFFICE EXPENSE 102 BUSINESS MEETING/MEALS 4,725 INSURANCE 3,403 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 947 BANK CHARGES 20 SUPPLIES 655 LICENSES AND FEES 29 FUNERAL EXPENSE 168 DONATION 640 SCHOLARSHIP 1,000 TOTAL 12,601
FORM 990-EZ, PART III	SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SAME BUT NOT IN LIMITATION THEREOF (1) TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS; (2) TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF ALL VETERANS, WHETHER LIVING OR DEAD, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHO SERVED IN FOREIGN WARS; (3) TO ASSIST, IN ANY LAWFUL MANNER, ALL WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR WIVES, WIDOWS, CHILDREN OR ORPHANS; (4) TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM AND (5) TO ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION OF INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AS WELL AS THE PRESERVATION AND DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES WHOMSOEVER. NOT, HOWEVER, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF SICK OR DEATH BENEFITS, AND NOT INCLUDING THE CARE OF NEGLECTED OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.
FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31	SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

Return Reference

Explanation

FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16

POPPY SALES COST OF GOODS SOLD 762 EXPENSES ADVERTISING 150 OFFICE EXPENSE 102 BUSINESS MEETING/MEALS 4,725 INSURANCE 3,403 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 947 BANK CHARGES 20 SUPPLIES 655 LICENSES AND FEES 29 FUNERAL EXPENSE 168 DONATION 640 SCHOLARSHIP 1,000 TOTAL 12,601

FORM 990-EZ, PART III

SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL, AND IN FURTHERANCE OF SAME BUT NOT IN LIMITATION THEREOF (1) TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS; (2) TO PERPETUATE THE HISTORY OF ALL VETERANS, WHETHER LIVING OR DEAD, AS WELL AS OTHERS WHO SERVED IN FOREIGN WARS; (3) TO ASSIST, IN ANY LAWFUL MANNER, ALL WORTHY COMRADES, THEIR WIVES, WIDOWS, CHILDREN OR ORPHANS; (4) TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM AND (5) TO ENCOURAGE THE MAINTENANCE AND EXTENSION OF INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AS WELL AS THE PRESERVATION AND DEFENSE OF THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES WHOMSOEVER. NOT, HOWEVER, INCLUDING THE PAYMENT OF SICK OR DEATH BENEFITS, AND NOT INCLUDING THE CARE OF NEGLECTED OR DEPENDENT CHILDREN.

FORM 990-EZ, PART III, LINE 31

SOCIAL, CIVIC, PATRIOTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSE TO ENCOURAGE, PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN THE BOND OF COMRADESHIP AMOUNG ITS MEMBERS AND ALL VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS

1	Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received ....................	1
2	Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................	2	3,215
3	Membership dues and assessments .............................	3	569
4	Investment income ....................................	4	337
5a	Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory .......	5a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............	5b
c	Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ......	5c
6	Gaming and fundraising events
a	Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000)	6a
b	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the			sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) List of Attached Documents: // Content ..	6b	41,148
c	Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ...	6c	33,833
d	Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c)	6d	7,315
7a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ......	7a
b	Less: cost of goods sold .............	7b
c	Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) .........	7c
8	Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) ....................	8
9	Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 ..............	9	11,436

10	Grants and similar amounts paid (list in Schedule O) ................	10
11	Benefits paid to or for members ......................	11
12	Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits ................	12
13	Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............	13
14	Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ...................	14
15	Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ...................	15
16	Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ...................	16	12,601
17	Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 .................	17	12,601

18	Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............	18	-1,165
19	Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (from line 27, column (A)) (must agree with
	end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) .................	19	74,347
20	Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...........	20
21	Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 18 through 20 ..........	21	73,182

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	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

a	Mail solicitations	e	Solicitation of non-government grants
b	Internet and email solicitations	f	Solicitation of government grants
c	Phone solicitations	g	Special fundraising events
d	In-person solicitations

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(i) Name and address of individual or entity (fundraiser)	(iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions?
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