Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of New Jersey
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE VFW IS A FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION, ORIGINALLY FOUNDED TO ASSIST VETERANS IN NEED, AS WELL AS THEIR WIDOWS AND FAMILIES.the organization's mission is to foster camaraderie among United States Veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military, and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans.Ensure that veterans are respected for their service, always receive their earned entitlements, and are recognized for the sacrifices they and their loved ones have made on behalf of this great country. OUR CORE VALUES:Always put the interests of our members first Treat donors as partners in our cause Promote patriotismHonor military serviceEnsure the care of veterans and their families Serve our communitiesPromote a positive image of the VFWRespect the diversity of veteran opinions
- Income
- $17,766
- Spending
- $19,960
- Employees
- 0
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $7,128 spent. UPHOLDING THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN MISSION AS STATED WITHIN ITS PRIMARY MISSION STATEMENT ATTACHED TO THIS RETURN AND BY PARTICIPATING IN VARIOUS COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES WITHIN THIS VFW'S LOCAL COMMUNITY AS WELL AS IT'S LOCAL SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES. THE GROUP PARTICIPATES IN MEMORIAL CEREMONIES, PARADES AND OTHER COMMUNITY EVENTS HONORING THE VETERANS OF ALL FOREIGN CONFLICTS AS WELL AS MAINTAIN LOCAL MONUMENTS AND HONORARIUMS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PARTICIPATES IN AND SPONSORS VARIOUS OTHER COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, EVENTS AND FUNDRAISERS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(19) veterans' organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.
Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1945.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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