Form990EZ
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Short Form
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2022
Open to Public
Inspection
A
For the 2022 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2022, and ending 06-30-2023
B
Check if applicable:
C Name of organization
Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States
Auxiliary Department of WA
% Cynthia Burkey
Number and street (or P. O. box, if mail is not delivered to street address)PO Box 13193
  Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code Spokane Valley, WA99213
D Employer identification number

91-0499052
E Telephone number

F Group Exemption
Numberbullet  
G Accounting Method: Other (specify) bullet   H Check bulletI Website:bulletvfwauxwa.orgJ Tax-exempt status (check only one) - ( 19) bullet (insert no.) or
K Form of organization:  
L Add lines 5b, 6c, and 7b to line 9 to determine gross receipts. If gross receipts are $200,000 or more, or if total assets (Part II, column (B) below) are $500,000 or more, file Form 990 instead of Form 990-EZ ...........................bullet $ 82,154
Part Ⅰ
Revenue, Expenses, and Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances (see the instructions for Part I) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part I.....................
VerticalRevenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts received .................... 1 3,000
2 Program service revenue including government fees and contracts ................ 2 34,552
3 Membership dues and assessments ............................. 3 43,426
4 Investment income .................................... 4 1,176
5a Gross amount from sale of assets other than inventory ....... 5a 0
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses ............ 5b 0
c Gain or (loss) from sale of assets other than inventory (Subtract line 5b from line 5a) ...... 5c 0
6 Gaming and fundraising events
a Gross income from gaming (attach Schedule G if greater than $15,000) 6a 0
b Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 0 of contributions from fundraising events reported on line 1) (attach Schedule G if the sum of such gross income and contributions exceeds $15,000) ..6b 0
c Less: direct expenses from gaming and fundraising events ... 6c 0
d Net income or (loss) from gaming and fundraising events (add lines 6a and 6b and subtract line 6c) 6d 0
7a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ...... 7a 0
b Less: cost of goods sold ............. 7b 0
c Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory (Subtract line 7b from line 7a) ......... 7c 0
8 Other revenue (describe in Schedule O) .................... 8  
9 Total revenue. Add lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5c, 6d, 7c, and 8 .............. Bullet 9 82,154
.
VerticalExpenses 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 18,500
13 Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors ............ 13  
14 Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance ................... 14  
15 Printing, publications, postage, and shipping ................... 15 2,159
16 Other expenses (describe in Schedule O) ................... 16 60,322
17 Total expenses. Add lines 10 through 16 ................. Bullet 17 80,981
VerticalNetAssets 18 Excess or (deficit) for the year (Subtract line 17 from line 9) ............ 18 1,173
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) ................. 19 293,958
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 .......... 21 295,131
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.
Cat. No. 10642I Form 990-EZ (2022)
Form 990-EZ (2022)
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Part ⅡBalance Sheets (see the instructions for Part II)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part II.................

(A) Beginning of year(B) End of year
22Cash, savings, and investments................
293,958
22
295,131
23Land and buildings....................
0
23
0
24Other assets (describe in Schedule O) ..........
115,989
24
115,986
25Total assets......................
409,947
25
411,117
26
Total liabilities (describe in Schedule O) .............
115,989
26
115,986
27Net assets or fund balances (line 27 of column (B) must agree with line 21)
293,958
27
295,131
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? The objectives of this organization shall be fraternal patriotic historical charitable and educational; to assist the Posts and members thereof the VFW of the U.S. and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the US of America and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; and to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies.
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 Hospital assistance 5 VA Hospitals 4 Veterans Homes nursing homes; special project donation from VFW for Salmon for Soldiers
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 28a 39,408
29 VFW National Home - Washington Cottage and Childrens Programs
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 29a 7,142
30 Fisher Houses - Vancouver Joint Base Lewis-McCord
(Grants $ 0) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here ...MediumBullet		 30a 2,961
31 Other program services (describe in Schedule O) ................
(Grants $   ) If this amount includes foreign grants, check here...MediumBullet		 31a
32 Total program service expenses (add lines 28a through 31a).......... bullet 32 49,511
Part Ⅳ
List of Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees (list each one even if not compensated ; see the instructions for Part IV)Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part IV............
(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
Joan MurphyNihart  
 
Department President 		35 0 0 0
Rose Green  
 
Department Senior Vice President 		20 0 0 0
Susan Gregg  
 
Department Junior Vice President 		15 0 0 0
Cynthia Burkey  
 
Department SecretaryTreasurer 		40 18,500 0 0
Robyn Sterrett  
 
Department Chaplain 		5 0 0 0
Tracie Tomsen  
 
Department Conductress 		0 0 0 0
Adrienne Halvorsen  
 
Department Guard 		0 0 0 0
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Part Ⅴ
Other Information
(Note the Schedule A and personal benefit contract statement requirements in the
instructions for Part V.) Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part V.......
Yes
No
33
Did the organization engage in any significant activity not previously reported to the IRS? If "Yes," provide a detailed description of each activity in Schedule O ...................
33
 
No
34
Were any significant changes made to the organizing or governing documents? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the amended documents if they reflect a change to the organization’s name. Otherwise, explain the changeon Schedule O. See instructions. ..........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year from business activities (such as those reported on lines 2, 6a, and 7a, among others)? ............
35a
 
No
b
If "Yes," to line 35a, has the organization filed a Form 990-T for the year? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O
35b
 
 
c
Was the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization subject to section 6033(e) notice, reporting, and proxy tax requirements during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III
35c
 
No
36
Did the organization undergo a liquidation, dissolution, termination, or significant disposition of net assets during the year? If “Yes," complete applicable parts of Schedule N ................
36
 
No
37a
Enter amount of political expenditures, direct or indirect, as described in the instructions. bullet
37a
0
b
Did the organization file Form 1120-POL for this year?...................
37b
 
No
38a
Did the organization borrow from, or make any loans to, any officer, director, trustee, or key employee or were
any such loans made in a prior year and still outstanding at the end of the tax year covered by this return?..
38a
 
No
b
If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II and enter the total amount involved .
38b
 
39
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on line 9.......
39a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on line 9, for public use of club facilities.....
39b
 
40a
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on the organization during the year under:
section 4911 bullet   ; section 4912 bullet   ; section 4955 bullet  
b
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in any section 4958 excess benefit transaction during the year, or did it engage in an excess benefit transaction in a prior year that has not been reported on any of its prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I
40b
 
 
c
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax imposed on organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under sections 4912, 4955, and 4958bullet  
d
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Enter amount of tax on line 40c reimbursed by the organizationbullet  
e
All organizations. At any time during the tax year, was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? If "Yes," complete Form 8886-T ................
40e
 
No
41List the states with which a copy of this return is filed. bullet
42a The organization's books are in care of bulletCynthia Burkey
 Telephone no.bullet (509) 327-1802


Located at bullet6524 E 11th AveSpokane Valley, WA ZIP + 4 bullet99212
Yes
No
b
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in or a signature or other authority over a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? . .
42b
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
See the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
c
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization maintain an office outside the U.S.? . . .
42c
 
No
If “Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: bullet
43 Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-EZ in lieu of Form 1041 - Check here ...... bullet
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the tax year ....bullet43
 
Yes
No
44a
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completed insteadof Form 990-EZ.............................
44a
 
No
b
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities during the year? If "Yes," Form 990 must be completedinstead of Form 990-EZ.............................
44b
 
No
c
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the year? .........
44c
 
No
d
If "Yes," to line 44c, has the organization filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an
explanation in Schedule O ............................
44d
 
 
45a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?.........
45a
 
No
45b
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," Form 990 and Schedule R may need to be completed instead of Form 990-EZ (see instructions)......................
45b
 
No
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Yes
No
46
Did the organization engage, directly or indirectly, in political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I. ...........
46
 
No
Part Ⅵ
Section 501(c)(3) Organizations Only All section 501(c)(3) organizations must answer questions 47- 49b and 52, and complete the tables for lines 50 and 51. Check if the organization used Schedule O to respond to any question in this Part VI ..................
Yes
No
47
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 .......................
47
 
 
48
Is the organization a school as described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E ..
48
 
 
49a
Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization?......
49a
 
 
b
If "Yes," was the related organization a section 527 organization?................
49b
 
 
50
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
NONE
f
Total number of other employees paid over $100,000 .............bullet  

51
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
NONE
d
Total number of other independent contractors each receiving over $100,000..........bullet  


52
Did the organization complete Schedule A? NOTE. All section 501(c)(3) organizations must attach a
completed Schedule A ........................................bullet
Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
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Software ID: 22016104
Software Version: V2.0

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
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Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

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OMB No. 1545-0047
2021
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States
Auxiliary Department of WA
Employer identification number

91-0499052
Return Reference Explanation
Part I, line 16 | Other Expenses:, Amount:| Youth Awards Hospital exp President exp SVP exp misc exp travel program exp bank fees convention schools of instruction exp, $60322|
Part II, line 24 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Total Liabilities, $115989, $115986|
Part II, line 26 | Explanation:, BOYAmount:, EOYAmount:| Salary for Sec Treas postage shipping supplies travel expense for Audit Team Hospital expenses awards program expenses for awards gift cards Dept. Convention expense Schools of Instruction., $115989, $115986|
Part I, Line 4 | Explanation:| Other Investment Income Investment Income $367
Part I, Line 4 | Explanation:| Total $3,643
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Other Expenses Youth Awards $3,150
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Hospital Expenses $29,903
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| State President Expenses $11,095
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Senior Vice President Expense $150
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Miscellaneous Expenses $890
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Travel Expenses $732
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Program Expenses $3,805
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Bank Fees $60.00
Part I, Line 16 | Explanation:| Convention Expenses Schools of Instruction Expense $5,213
Part I, Line 20 | Explanation:| Unrealized Gain Loss Wedbush Investment Acct $1,173
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| Fisher Houses 3 total $2,961
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| USO Sea-Tac & JBLM $1,405
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| Department President Special Project Salmon for Soldiers $9,505
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| VA Hospital Assistance $29,903
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| VFW National Home $7,142
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| Young American Creative Patriotic Art $1,350
Part II, Line 26 | Explanation:| National Awards $550
Part III, General | Explanation:| Primary Exempt Purpose - The objectives of this organization shall be fraternal patriotic historical charitable and exucational; to assist the Posts and members thereof of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its own members whenever possible; to maintain true allegiance to the government of the United States of America and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and equal rights and justice to all men and women; and to preserve and defend the United States of America from all her enemies.
Part III, Line 28 | Explanation:| Hospital - Salmon For Soldiers. This program assists veterans with issues such as PTSD emotional support educational programs to help them heal - both in mind and body.
Part V, General | Explanation:| This organization did NOT during the year receive any funds directly or indirectly to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract. The organization did NOT during the year pay any premiums directly or indirectly on a personal benefit contract.
Part I, Line 4 | Explanation:| Wedbush Investment Acct. Dividends $1,173
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) 2021


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Name:
Veterans of the Foreign Wars of the United States
 
Auxiliary Department of WA
EIN:
91-0499052
Software ID:
22016104
Software Version:
V2.0
Explanation:
I was in the hospital and ended up having to stay longer than expected due to complications with pneumonia. The VFW Asst. Quartermaster filed an extension so I would not be late. In the meantime he said he would just file my return BUT it was mailed and not entered electronically. About six weeks ago I got a memorandum from the IRS to file this online. So here we are and for several days I have had issues with the input on TAX990. Made progress today - thank you for understanding!