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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Indiana

EIN 35-6248150 · Indianapolis, IN

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What it says it does

To provide relief and camaraderie to veterans and their families in need and support to their communities.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

We provide an environment welcoming to many veterans and allow social interaction for many who would otherwise be alone. We operate the canteen 6-7 days per week throughout the year providing camaraderie and servicing anywhere from 10-60 members and guests per day with occasionally more on special events.
Our membership tends to be a bit older so much of our relief tends to be geared towards an older population. We help with recognizing deceased members and their families at funerals and provide as needed for those that are left behind. We supported 7 members families during and after funerals over the year and maintain a relief fund dedicated to that support.
We support our community mainly through education and awareness. We provide speakers at special events so the community can learn about life in the military and the war-time experiences that typically set the military members apart. We also are present for flag and wreath laying events and in general during federal holidays. During the year we conducted 1 JROTC Awards Ceremony 1 speaking event planted flags at 2 cemeteries and conducted 1 food and clothing drive for our local community.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

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 January 1947.
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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