named programs · 8 · from sources
What they call their work
9/11 Ceremony
Annual public memorial event co-hosted with the Brewster Fire Department to honor the victims and heroes of the September 11 attacks.
Bob Palmer Project
Community effort to place over 1,500 new flags on veterans' graves in local cemeteries before Memorial Day.
Breakfast Fundraiser
Monthly all-you-can-eat breakfast event open to the public, held from October to May to support the post’s activities.
Gravesite Flagholders for Veterans
Initiative to install brass flagholders at the gravesites of veterans in local cemeteries, ongoing as time and funds allow.
Memorial Day Parade & Ceremony
Annual community event honoring fallen service members through a parade and memorial ceremony.
Scholarship Program
Sponsors the VFW Post 672 Scholarship and Expanded Horizons Scholarship at Brewster High School; participates in Patriot's Pen and Voice of Democracy essay contests for middle and high school students.
Support for Deployed Service Members and Families
Provides assistance to local service members during deployment and connects veterans with medical, employment, and mental health resources.
Veterans Day Ceremony
Participation in a public ceremony honoring living veterans, hosted by the local American Legion at Southeast Veterans Park.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Memorial and Veteran Honor Services 2 activities
- Hosts and participates in memorial and patriotic ceremoniesOrganizes an annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony, places over 1,500 flags on veterans' graves before Memorial Day, co-sponsors a 9/11 memorial ceremony with the Brewster Fire Department, and participates in the annual Veterans Day ceremony at Southeast Veterans Park.
- Preserves veterans' history and memorabiliaMaintains a collection of veteran-related memorabilia donated by members, families, and the community, and displays memorials honoring service members who died in wartime or are designated as POW/MIA.
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Local High School Scholarship Programs 1 activity
- Awards scholarships to local studentsFunds two annual scholarships — the VFW Post 672 Scholarship and the Expanded Horizons Scholarship — awarded through Brewster High School to support student education.
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Community Event Fundraising 1 activity
- Conducts fundraising and volunteer activitiesHosts a monthly breakfast fundraiser from October through May on the second Sunday of each month and engages in broader fundraising, volunteering, and community service efforts to support Post operations.
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Veteran Support Grantmaking 1 activity
- Operates a membership organization for veterans and active-duty service membersProvides a membership-based organization supporting past and present members of the U.S. Armed Forces, serving as the local representative of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in the Brewster community since the 1930s.
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Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
- Promotes youth engagement in patriotism and civic educationAdministers the Patriot's Pen essay contest for middle school students and the Voice of Democracy audio essay contest for high school students to encourage civic participation and patriotic expression.
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Event Venue Rental Services 1 activity
- Rents event hall to the publicOffers a 1,118 sq.ft. event space with folding tables, chairs, a fully equipped kitchen, and Wi-Fi, accommodating up to 80 people for events such as weddings, parties, and receptions; includes access to a paved parking lot with 42 marked spaces.
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Veterans' Social and Gathering Clubs 1 activity
- Supports veterans through resource connection and community engagementAssists local veterans and their families by connecting them with medical, employment, and mental health resources, and maintains a canteen open to members and guests as a gathering space.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56K
Contributions & grants$3K5%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$2240%
Other revenue$36K
expenses
Total expenses$71K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$406K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$406K
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +3.7%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ANDRES GIL — TRUSTEE
- MICHAEL BREADY — TRUSTEE
- ROB ROTTKAMP — TRUSTEE
relationships · 6
Who they work with
- American Legion Partner — Collaborates on participation in the annual Veterans Day public ceremony.
- Brewster Fire Department Partner — Cosponsors and co-hosts the annual 9/11 memorial ceremony.
- Brewster High School Partner — Partner institution for administering two annual scholarships.
- Facebook Partner — Uses Facebook as a platform to share information and engage with the public.
- National Archives and Records Administration Government — Source for obtaining proof of military service required for VFW Auxiliary membership.
- Ron Partner — Primary contact for hall rental inquiries, facility tours, and reservations.
strategies · 3
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.
- Family-Engaged Community Supportmethodology: family_engaged_modelBy involving family members of veterans in fundraising, volunteering, and community service, the organization expands its capacity for service and deepens community ties because inclusive participation strengthens social networks and long-term engagement.
- Needs-Based Support for Veterans and Familiesmethodology: needs_based_supportBy providing flexible, individualized assistance tailored to the specific circumstances of deployed service members and their families, the organization increases the relevance and impact of its support because responsiveness to dynamic needs improves outcomes and trust.
- Veteran Camaraderie-Based Servicemethodology: veteran_camaraderie_modelBy leveraging shared military experience and the unifying motto "Honor the Dead by Helping the Living," the organization fosters trust and collective action among veterans, which strengthens engagement in patriotism, mutual support, and community service because belonging to a shared identity increases motivation and commitment.