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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS US 161 VFW NY
PORT JERVIS, NY · EIN 237332867 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE W30 · Public & Societal Benefit · Small ($100K-$1M)
revenue
$237K
expenses
$226K
net assets
$352K
employees
0
volunteers
100
program ratio
94%
mission · from form 990

SUPPORT FOR VETERANS PROVIDING A PLACE TO MEET, HOLD EVENTS, ENJOY FOOD AND BEVERAGES, RAISE FUNDS FOR SCHOLARSHIPS AND SUPPORT FOR OTHER COMMUNITY GROUPS SUCH AS THE BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS, SALVATION ARMY, HOSPITALS AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS

profile · synthesized from sources

Veterans of Foreign Wars US 161 VFW NY supports veterans and the local community by providing a gathering space for events, meals, and social activities. The organization raises funds through events like golf outings and Buddy Poppy sales to support scholarships and charitable donations. It also sponsors youth groups and contributes to organizations such as the Boy and Girl Scouts, Salvation Army, and local hospitals.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $0
    A GOLF OUTING TO RAISE MONEY FOR DONATIONS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS. BUDDY POPPY SALES RAISE AWARENESS IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY FOR VETERANS AND HELP FUND THEIR CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES. BUDDY POPPY PROGRAM ALSO HELPS PERPETUATE THE MEMORY OF DECEASED VETERANS.
  2. #2 $0
    MAKING DONATIONS TO CHARITIES, SPONSORING YOUTH GROUPS (LITTLE LEAGUE, SCOUTS, ETC), PROVIDING SCHOLARSHIPS
named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Buddy Poppy Program
Sales of poppies to raise awareness for veterans' causes, fund charitable activities, and honor deceased veterans
Golf Outing Fundraiser
Annual golf event to raise money for donations to charitable organizations and community groups
Scholarship Program
Provides scholarships funded through charitable fundraising efforts
Youth Group Sponsorship
Supports local youth organizations including Little League and Scouts through funding and event sponsorship
activities · 2 groups

What they do

  • Charity Golf Tournament Fundraiser 1 activity
    • Organizes fundraising events and Buddy Poppy sales
      Conducts a golf outing and Buddy Poppy sales to raise funds for charitable activities and to honor deceased veterans.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Provides financial support to charities and youth groups
      Offers financial donations to other charitable organizations and sponsors youth groups such as Little League and Scouts, along with administering scholarship programs.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$237K
Contributions & grants$14K6%
Program service revenue$158K67%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$65K
expenses
Total expenses$226K
Program expenses94%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$352K
Cash$313K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$352K
Liquid reserves16.6 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -3.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 3
  • BRANDAN T GRANT — Trustee
  • GEORGE KEYES — Trustee
  • RONALD MERCURIO — TRUSTEE.
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Boy and Girl Scouts Partner — Sponsors youth programs including the Boy and Girl Scouts.
  • Hospitals Partner — Supports hospitals through donations and community initiatives.
  • Salvation Army Partner — Provides donations and support to the Salvation Army.
strategies · 1

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Commemorative Fundraising through Symbolic Engagement
    methodology: commemorative_fundraising
    By selling symbolic items like the Buddy Poppy, we raise funds and increase community awareness for veterans' causes because the act of commemoration fosters public emotional investment and participation.