Veterans of Foreign Wars of the Uni Ted States Dept of Maryland
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADERY 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 ALLEGIENCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND TO ITS CONSTITUTION, FLAG AND LAWS; TO FOSTER TRUE PATRIOTISM; TO MAINTAIN AND DEFEND THE INSTITUTION OF AMERICAN FREEDOM, AND TO DEFEND THE UNITED STATES FROM ALL HER ENEMIES, WHOMSOVER, TO TAKE GIFTS AND DEVICE AND PURCHASE, OWN, HOLD, TRANSFER, MORTGAGE, AND LEASE OR RENT REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY AND TO DO ALL THINGS NECESSARY, ESSENTIAL, OR CONVENIENT TO CARRY ON THE ACTIVITIES, REHABILITATION, WELFARE AND SOCIAL WORK OF THE POST INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF RECREATION ROOMS AND CLUB FACILITIES FOR THE USE AND COMFORT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE POST, THEIR FAMILIES, AND GUESTS.
- Income
- $327,060
- Spending
- $308,445
- Employees
- 1
- 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)
- BINGO - TO PROVIDE RECREATIONAL GAMING TO POST MEMBERS, THEIR FAMILIES AND GUESTS.
- LOUNGE - TO PROVIDE MEMBERSHIP A RECREATIONAL OUTLET IN WHICH TO ENJOY COMRADERY AND SOCIAL EVENTS
- SOCIAL HALL - TO PROVIDE A SPACE FOR THE LOCAL NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS, COUNTY RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS AND MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES TO HOLD FUNDRAISERS AND SOCIAL EVENTS.
- EXPENSES: UTILITIES SUCH AS HEATING, ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE; REPAIRS TO BUILDING, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT; ACCOUNTING SERVICES; INSURANCE; TAXES. INCOME: FUNDRAISING; ATM COMMISSIONS; RENT RECEIVED
- EXPENSES: UTILITIES SUCH AS HEATING, ELECTRIC, TELEPHONE; REPAIRS TO BUILDING, GROUNDS, AND EQUIPMENT; ACCOUNTING SERVICES; INSURANCE; TAXES. INCOME: FUNDRAISING; ATM COMMISSIONS; RENT RECEIVED
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 January 1967.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.