Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Washington
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of this corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, and educational, to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members, to assist worthy comrades, to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widow and orphans; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States of America, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws; to foster true patriotism; to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom and to preserve and defend the United States from her enemies whomsoever.
- Income
- $61,040
- Spending
- $23,390
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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)
- $5,852 spent. POST RELIEF INCLUDES POPPY CAMPAIGNS, WREATHS ACROSS AMERICAN AND OTHER RELIEF ACTIVITIES.Usually one but sometimes two Poppy campaigns throughout the year. All money raised by the Poppy campaign goes directly to the relief fund. Last year we held one major campaign for two days at the Yokes in Kennewick and Yokes in Pasco. The Auxiliary also holds one event per year. Their last event was in November. We also took advantage to perform some smaller Poppy events at the Veteran Standdown event in November and other information booth activities at the Convention Center.Wreaths across America campaign provided approximately 120 wreaths for 120 veterans graves in November and December.For Relief activities we provided $500 to Columbia Basin Vet Center to help a Veteran in need, $600 for the two Parades we supported (Benton Franklin Fair Parade and Regional Veterans Parade). We also provided $750 directly to a Veteran in need and another $1000 to a Veteran in need. We also provided $100 to the VFW National Home.
- $2,893 spent. YOUTH FUND - Our VOICE OF DEMOCRACY campaign is awarded in November. This year we provided $1000 to the first place winner, $800 to second place, and $500 to third place. We also funded $225 to the Auxiliary to support their Youth Essays. We provided $500 to the Columbia River Young Marines. The Post now provides sponsorships of $1000 to the Hanford High JROTC, $1000 to the Kennewick High JROTC, $1000 to the Tri-City Young Marines, and $1000 to the Columbia River Young Marines. This is to support our commitment to the Youth in our community.
- $2,013 spent. HONOR GUARD - The Post conducts approximately two funerals per week (100 per year). Those events require ceremonial rounds that are provided to the deceased family. We also spend funds to outfit the Honor Guard which includes shirts, patches, coats, brass, belt, hat and ceremonial gear.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.
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