VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $86K · expenses $83K · assets $202K
- Also known as
- VFW Electric City Post 3319
- EIN
- 23-7211745
- Address
- PO BOX 163, KAUKAUNA, WI 54130-0163
- Website
- www.vfw3319.org
- NTEE code
- W30 Military, Veterans' Organizations (Public and Societal Benefit) inferred (by a small language model from the name and 990 text, confidence 0.60; not an IRS classification)
- FURP topic
- launch: aviation · shelter: homeless (from its 990 text; the topic index)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(19): veterans organization (association)
- Ruling date
- May 1972 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes, according to the Business Master File
- Principal officer
- Gary Schmidt (its 2020 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2020 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
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Mission
To provide financial assistance to help veterans to avoid suicide To organize fund raisers to obtain funds to make contributions to local veterans organizations which deal directly with local veterans
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 10 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
10 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dennis F Schmidt | 3 year trustee | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John F Braam | 1 year trustee | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donald F Bies | 2 year trustee | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Michael J Weaver | Commander | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Donald E Milbach | Senior Vice Commander | 2023-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gary J Schmidt | Quartermaster | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Melvin A Rabideau | Adjutant | 2021-2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Joshua P Andreini | Junior Vice Commander | 2024 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jack Beilfuss (former) | 3 year trustee | 2021-2023 | Not reported | $0 reported | 1 |
| Gary L Wolf (former) | Senior Vice Commander | 2021-2022 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS F SCHMIDT | 3 year trustee | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN F BRAAM | 1 year trustee | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD F BIES | 2 year trustee | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J WEAVER | Commander | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD E MILBACH | Senior Vice Commander | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY J SCHMIDT | Quartermaster | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN A RABIDEAU | Adjutant | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOSHUA P ANDREINI | Junior Vice Commander | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS F SCHMIDT | Commander | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J WEAVER | Senior Vice Commander | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD MILBACH | Junior Vice Commander | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY J SCHMIDT | Quartermaster | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN A RABIDEAU | Adjutant | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN F BRAAM | 1 year trustee | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD F BIES | 2 year trustee | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK BEILFUSS | 3 year trustee | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 10 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS F SCHMIDT | Commander | 15 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY L WOLF | Senior Vice Commander | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J WEAVER | Junior Vice Commander | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY J SCHMIDT | Quartermaster | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN A RABIDEAU | Adjutant | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN F BRAAM | 1 year trustee | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD F BIES | 2 year trustee | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK BEILFUSS | 3 year trustee | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 8 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DENNIS F SCHMIDT | Commander | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY L WOLF | Senior Vice Commander | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MICHAEL J WEAVER | Junior Vice Coammander | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| GARY J SCHMIDT | Quartermaster | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MELVIN A RABIDEAU | Adjutant | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN F BRAAM | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DONALD F BIES | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK BEILFUSS | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2022 · 1 contractor · Not reported
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | - |
2021 · 1 contractor · Not reported
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| NONE | - |
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 3 grants to organizations · $27K
Listed grants add up to $27,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $58,248. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 4 grants to organizations · $45K
Listed grants add up to $45,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $60,960. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 3 grants to organizations · $36K
Listed grants add up to $36,400; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $43,378. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 2 grants to organizations · $34K
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $85,510 | $83,341 | $201,624 | $201,624 | $54,473 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 10 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $54,486 | $90,138 | $198,212 | $198,212 | $50,697 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $61,575 | $65,551 | $202,590 | $202,590 | $59,901 | $0 | - | 0 | 10 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $78,845 | $56,046 | $229,727 | $229,727 | $60,713 | $0 | - | 0 | 15 |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN | WI | Not reported | $66,240 | $56,606 | President | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN | WI | Not reported | $158,252 | $155,504 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN | WI | Not reported | $111,762 | $108,486 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN | WI | Not reported | $130,533 | $113,733 | QUARTERMASTE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN | WI | Not reported | $84,103 | $36,865 | Trustee | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WISCONSIN | WI | Not reported | $85,213 | $50,770 | CHAPLAIN | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS | TX | Not reported | $105,412 | $131,662 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MAINE | ME | Not reported | $116,998 | $122,863 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF OKLAHOMA | OK | Not reported | $122,977 | $122,870 | Bartendar | $8,752 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA | IN | Not reported | $109,533 | $111,339 | JUDGE ADVOCA | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF FLORIDA | FL | Not reported | $68,155 | $47,560 | Commander | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF MARYLAND | MD | Not reported | $124,816 | $137,554 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF NEW JERSEY | NJ | Not reported | $63,896 | $49,444 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA | IA | Not reported | $151,767 | $144,295 | Commander | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS | KS | Not reported | $117,120 | $150,160 | Cantene Manager | $24,030 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS | TX | W30 | $151,956 | $127,527 | 2 YR TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF CONNECTICUT | CT | Not reported | $120,120 | $175,710 | JR VICE COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS | TX | Not reported | $132,023 | $114,393 | Commander | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA | IN | Not reported | $150,207 | $147,541 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF OHIO | OH | Not reported | $48,088 | $43,132 | QUARTERMASTER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS | TX | Not reported | $76,984 | $56,531 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF WEST VA | WV | Not reported | $105,746 | $119,078 | COMMANDER | $9,109 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF TEXAS | TX | Not reported | $60,549 | $65,284 | COMMANDER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF NC | NC | Not reported | $77,926 | $63,009 | COMMANDER/SERVICE OFFICER | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS | KS | Not reported | $69,777 | $107,895 | 1 YEAR TRUSTEE | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Type | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF PULASKI INC | DAF sponsor | $40,240 | 4 | 1 | 2016–2023 | VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF INDIANA |
| KEARNEY AREA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | $24,000 | 1 | 1 | 2023–2023 | VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF NEBRASKA |
| COMMUNITY FDN OF GREATER DES MOINES | DAF sponsor | $5,000 | 1 | 1 | 2020–2020 | VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF IOWA |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $83,341 spent · pay $0 · grants $58,248 · events $29,062
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $58,248 | - | - | - | 69.9% | |
| Office expenses | $7,241 | - | - | - | 8.7% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Golf event supplies | $6,863 | - | - | - | 8.2% |
| Other (as described) Event | Food for events | $3,906 | - | - | - | 4.7% |
| Other (as described) | Clothing expense | $1,996 | - | - | - | 2.4% |
| Fees: investment management | $1,661 | - | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Insurance | $1,496 | - | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,435 | - | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | Raffle3 expense | $420 | - | - | - | 0.5% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $75 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $46,773 | $18,218 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $83,341 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $90,138 spent · pay $0 · grants $60,960 · events $25,882
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $60,960 | - | - | - | 67.6% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Golf event expense | $15,386 | - | - | - | 17.1% |
| Other (as described) | VFW costs | $3,794 | - | - | - | 4.2% |
| Office expenses | $3,441 | - | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,601 | - | - | - | 1.8% | |
| Insurance | $1,445 | - | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: investment management | $1,386 | - | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Other (as described) | Food & drink vets mon mtg | $929 | - | - | - | 1.0% |
| Other (as described) | Military funeral expense | $742 | - | - | - | 0.8% |
| Information technology | $360 | - | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $94 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $6,308 | $10,402 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $90,138 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $65,551 spent · pay $0 · grants $43,378 · events $11,040
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $42,378 | - | - | - | 64.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Fundraising expense | $14,406 | - | - | - | 22.0% |
| Fees: investment management | $2,189 | - | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,710 | - | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Other (as described) | American Legion Post 41 | $1,110 | - | - | - | 1.7% |
| Grants to US individuals | $1,000 | - | - | - | 1.5% | |
| Office expenses | $938 | - | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | Quartermaster bond | $780 | - | - | - | 1.2% |
| Insurance | $610 | - | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $360 | - | - | - | 0.5% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $70 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $9,339 | $10,970 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $65,551 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $56,046 spent · pay $0 · grants $33,750 · events $14,582
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $33,750 | - | - | - | 60.2% | |
| Office expenses | $9,329 | - | - | - | 16.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,565 | - | - | - | 8.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Clothing | $1,727 | - | - | - | 3.1% |
| Fees: investment management | $1,611 | - | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | Christmas dinner for members | $1,490 | - | - | - | 2.7% |
| Other (as described) | Amer Legion Post 41 MFH | $1,019 | - | - | - | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | Food for monthly meetings | $972 | - | - | - | 1.7% |
| Information technology | $692 | - | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $590 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $216 | - | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $85 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $18,765 | $13,007 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $56,046 | 100% |
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