Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Kansas
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide Services to all Veterans and their Families. Troop support program is highlighted by our partnerships with active-duty reserve component and National Guard units in the KC Metro area. Provide support services to Family Readiness Organizations, Welcome Home from Deployment Activities and support to Gold Star Families
- Income
- $151,791
- Spending
- $169,417
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 120
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)
- $3,824 spent. VFW National Military Services the successful programs of the VFW Unmet needs and the military assistance Program (MAP) these initiatives make an incredible difference for our combat Veterans and their families. Nationally over 3.5 million in grants are issued to veterans in need. Our First service program is: Support to Veterans and their Families In Need Program
- $3,923 spent. VFW Troop support program is highlighted by our partnerships with Active Duty Reserve Componets and National Guard Units in the KC metro area their Family Readiness organizations. Events include but are not limited to recognition ceremonies, organizational day, welcome home from deployment activities and support to Glold Star Families. Our second program is to support our adopted units the Veterans and their families
- $1,402 spent. VFW Community Service Programs encompass scholorships for middle and high school age youths through Voice of Democracy (VOD) and Patriot's Pen. We also recognize excellence in Scouting, Teaching and Law Enforcement through our Scout, Teacher and LEO of the Year Programs.
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 2026.
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 September 1997.
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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