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Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Washington

EIN 91-0497888 · Spokane, WA

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

What it says it does

Events at the post primarily raise money for helping assist veterans, their widows and their family's.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)

$75,646 spent. Provide and maintain a permanent location for veterans to congregate and share camaraderie with other members, and to promote patriotism. This location is also available for meetings for other community groups such as: American Legion, American Legion Riders and auxiliary, Knights of Columbus, Sons of Norway, Honor Guard, Pheasants Forever, Spokane Bird Dogs, Seabees and the Military order of the Purple Heart. Monies are also sent to the National VFW for special events, memorials and scholarships.
$41,979 spent. Public education through parades and 3 local fairs including recruitment of new members. Public ceremonies presenting flags, involvement in POW MIA activities. Monthly newsletter mailed to approximately 440 members.
$8,646 spent. The Post provides relief services, such as suicide awareness through Buddy Poppy Days, which supports VFW National Home and supports disabled Veterans and raises awareness of Veterans and their plight. Other operating expenses include member volunteer reimbursements, scholarship programs, including Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen. Educational outreach including Echos From the Wall, educational brochures including flag brochure and posters, Small Flags Veterans in the Classroom. Youth activities sponsorship including Boy & Girl Scouts, Junior Olympics, Bike Safety, JROTC units, Color Guards, drill teams and a variety of other programs to build good citizenship and exemplary character in american youth.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? 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 December 2024.
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 1981.
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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