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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of West Va

EIN 55-0320759 · S Charleston, WV

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

What it says it does

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDE SERVICES AND OTHER PROGRAMS TO MORE THAN 10,000 VETERANS OF WEST VIRGINIA

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 (2)

$88,901 spent. This organization, Veterans of Foreign Wars State of West Virginia, provides benefits to veterans by overseeing 5 districts with over 65 VFW posts throughout the state of West Virginia. This state organizations primary responsibility is to assist these 65 posts to stay in compliance so that they may continue to provide various benefits to veterans.
$55,184 spent. This VFW, State of West Virginia is responsible for a school of instructions. The purpose is to provide leadership opportunites and education for all members of the 65 posts. This is accomplished by providing one conference and one convention at the state level each year. This organization also sends representatives to one regional conference as well as the national conference. At these events, education is provided to help these members lead their respective VFWs more efficiently. Tips on staying compliant, educating the public as well as members on the workings of the VFW, ideas on serving veterans, and many other learning opportunities are also a result of these events.

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 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? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 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 February 1972.
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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