Veterrans of Foreign Wars Dept of Missouri
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ASSIST MEMBERS/FAMILIES/CHARITIES THE OBJECTS OF THIS POST ARE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL AND EDUCATIONAL; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGHTEN COMRADESHIP AMONG ITS MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY COMRADES; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; AND FIDELITY TO ITS
- Income
- $46,213
- Spending
- $39,851
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 40
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)
- CANTEEN OPERATIONS - PROVIDES FACILITIES AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR CREATING BONDS OF FRATERNITY AMONG VETERANS. OPEN DAILY FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL MEMBERS.
- BURIAL DETAIL - MEMBERS PERFORM MILITARY STYLE FUNERAL SERVICES FOR DECEASED SERVICEMEN/WOMEN INCLUDING 21 GUN SALUTE AND PRESENTATION OF FLAG TO SURVIVORS.
- RELIEF FUND - PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR VETERANS WITH CERTAIN FINANCIAL AND OTHER NEEDS. SUPPORT HAS INCLUDED ASSISTANCE WITH TRAVEL FOR MEDICAL NEEDS, ASSISTANCE WITH UTILITIES FOR POOR VETERANS, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR INDIGENTS.
- OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING RECREATIONAL EVENTS FOR VETERANS FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY, MISCELLANEOUS OTHER EVENTS PROMOTING FRATERNITY/ BENEVOLENCE/CHARITY AMONG THE MEMBERS, AND MONTHLY NEWSLETTERS WITH ARTICLES OF IMPORTANCE TO VETERANS.
- OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE PROVIDING RECREATIONAL
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? 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 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 May 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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