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Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Illinois

EIN 36-6145185 · Calumet City, IL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE WELFARE OF VETERANS: ANY REVENUE GENERATED IN EXCESS OF EXPENSES IS SAVED FOR PROGRAMS WE RUN FOR OUR VFW AND REMAINS IN THE BANK TO PAY FOR BUILDING MAINTENANCE (LARGE COMMERIAL BUILDING WITH VARIOUS EXPENSES).

Income
$161,673
Spending
$104,726
Employees
7
Volunteers
12

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 (4)
  1. $6,253 spent. ACTIVITIES PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF VETERANS: With funds received from Bar and Gaming Commissions, Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141 provides an 3 annual picnics during the year (Member's Family Picnic, Veteran's & Memorial Day celebrations).
  2. $11,700 spent. WEEKLY GAMING NIGHT - Every Thursday night at the Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141, we provide a safe haven for members and their families to attend a paid game night. We host this game night and pay a Tringo Gaming facilitator $200 per week to facilitate Bingo and Trivia games for our member (Along with Prizes). These game nights are funded by money received from Bar Activities & Gaming Commissions.
  3. $19,100 spent. WEEKLY JAM NIGHT - Every Monday night at the Ehinger Brothers VFW 8141, we provide a safe haven for members and their families to attend an open mic, karaoke, and live band performances. These jam nights are funded by money received from Bar Activities & Gaming Commissions.
  4. $6,500 spent. AMERICANISM AWARD NIGHT - A VFW initiative dedicated patriotism in celebration of American Patriotic Days. Gifts and awards are granted to students and first responders. Events brings attention to Prisoners of War and those Missing in Action by hosting POW/MIA ceremonies to both educate the public and honor these special veterans.

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

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since June 1966.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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