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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 5990
MARANA, AZ · EIN 860576562 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · vfwpost5990.org
revenue
$159K
expenses
$139K
net assets
$214K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

RAISING FUNDS TO DISTRIBUTE TO VETERANS & FAMILIES IN NEED IN THE AVRA VALLEY COMMUNITY VIA COMMUNITY EVENTS, A LOCAL CANTEEN, & OTHER VARIOUS FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES.

profile · synthesized from sources

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS 5990 is a local post in Avra Valley-Marana, Arizona, dedicated to supporting veterans, service members, and their families. The organization fosters comradeship among members, assists those in need, and preserves the memory of fallen service members. They host community events and offer their hall for rent to support their mission.

named programs · 5 · from sources

what they call their work

Assistance & Benefits
Provides support to veterans, service members, and their families, including legal aid and assistance for those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
Canteen Operations
Operates a canteen with specials and happy hour times for members and the public.
Hall Rental
Offers their hall for rent for special events and business meetings to the public.
Membership
Welcomes military service members who have served in conflicts such as the Persian Gulf, Korea, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, and other peace-keeping campaigns into their ranks.
Voice of Democracy
A patriotic speech competition for students, with winners earning national honors.
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Legislative Advocacy for Veteran Benefits 2 activities
    • Advocating for veterans' issues
      Engages in advocacy by publicly supporting legal decisions and executive orders that benefit veterans, such as a U.S. Supreme Court decision and an executive order on emerging treatments.
    • Advocating for veterans' issues through legal and policy support
      Applauds and supports legal decisions and executive orders that benefit veterans, such as U.S. Supreme Court decisions and executive orders advancing research and access to treatments.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
    • Hosting social events
      Hosts regular social events for its members and community, including Queen of Hearts drawings, Bingo on Tuesdays, and Karaoke on Saturdays.
    • Hosting social events
      Hosts regular social events for members and the community, including Queen of Hearts drawings, Bingo on Tuesdays, and Karaoke on Saturdays.
  • Funeral & Memorial Honor Services 2 activities
    • Organizing veteran honors ceremonies
      Organizes and conducts service and honors ceremonies for veterans, such as the one for WWII Marine Corps Veteran PFC Norton V. Retzch.
    • Organizing veteran service and honors ceremonies
      Organizes and conducts service and honors ceremonies for veterans, such as the one for WWII Marine Corps Veteran PFC Norton V. Retzch.
  • Youth Essay Contest Scholarships 2 activities
    • Supporting youth programs
      Supports youth programs like the Voice of Democracy competition, including assisting winners in attending national awards and trips.
    • Supporting youth programs and national competitions
      Supports participants in national youth programs, such as the Voice of Democracy competition, by facilitating their attendance at national awards and trips.
  • Community Facility Rental Services 2 activities
    • Venue rental
      Rents out its hall for special events and business meetings to the public.
    • Venue rental
      Rents out its hall for special events and business meetings to the public.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$159K
Contributions & grants$23K14%
Program service revenue$136K86%
Investment income——
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$139K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out—
balance sheet
Total assets$299K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$214K
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue -19.1%
relationships · 1

who they work with

  • VFW Department of Arizona Network — The VFW Post 5990 is part of the larger VFW Department of Arizona.