Department of Illinois VFW Auxiliary Inc
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What it says it does
PROVIDE SERVICE TO VETERANS AND ACTIVE-DUTY MILITARY AND THEIR FAMILIES; FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND EXTEND THE INSTITUTION OF AMERICAN FREEDOM AND EQUAL RIGHTS AND JUSTICE TO ALL MEN AND WOMEN
- Income
- $334,720
- Spending
- $298,844
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 11
- Highest pay
- $18,120, treasurer
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 (5)
- $63,111 spent. VFW AUXILIARY HOSPITAL FUNDING: THESE FUNDS PROVIDE NEEDED PERSONAL ITEMS, ENTERTAINMENT, RECREATION AND ASSISTANCE TO THE ILLINOIS VETERANS HOMES AND THE VA HOSPITALS IN ILLINOIS AND MISSOURI AS WELL AS SUPPORT TO THE HOMELESS VETERANS PROGRAMS RUN IN/BY THESE FACILITIES.
- $12,300 spent. VFW National Home - Provide funds for upkeep of the playgrounds and equipment for veterans and their families residing at the VFW National Home.
- $23,859 spent. THIS ABLE VETERAN PROVIDES SERVICE DAGS AND TRAUMA RESILIENCE PROGRAM FOR VETERANS LIVING WITH PTSD BY UTILIZING AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF PROFESSIONAL DOG TRAINERS, VETERINARIANS, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND SUPPORT PERSONNEL.
- $1,795 spent. Cancer Aid and Research contributions to the VFW Auxiliary National
- $1,855 spent. Project Diehard provides comprehensive support serv ices such as jobs placement assistance, career counseling and mentorship programs to empower veterans to reclaim their independence and a sense of purpose by connecting them with resources and opportunities.
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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2010.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.
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