Department of Kentucky Aux to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US
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What it says it does
The Ladies Auxiliary's purpose is to assist veterans, their families, and their survivors, and to provide social interaction, care, and assistance to Veterans of Foreign Wars and their families.
- Income
- $189,509
- Spending
- $158,150
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (3)
- $54,091 spent. The Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW supports the community through donations to local charitable organizations such as school organizations and volunteer fire departments. They give scholarships to high school students that promote pride in America.
- $30,300 spent. The Ladies Auxillary supports Veterans Organizations such as the Veteran's National Children's Home, Veterans hospitals, Veterans nursing homes and shelters for homeless Veterans. It also provides funds to national organizations for cancer research.
- $12,423 spent. The Ladies Auxiliary serves Veterans and their families in times of need by providing financial assistance and/or food assistance. These times of need are defined as sickness, death, disasters and financial need. The organization also promotes social interaction with other Veterans by hosting meals and social events for Veterans.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(19) veterans' organization as not 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 June 2025.
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 April 2010.
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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