named programs · 4 · from sources
what they call their work
Auxiliary
Provides support and assistance to veterans and their families, promotes patriotism and community service, and preserves the memory and history of veterans through community outreach and veteran support programs.
Buddy Poppy Program
Provides compensation to disabled and needy veterans who assemble poppies, offers financial assistance for state and national veterans' rehabilitation and service programs, and supports the VFW National Home For Children.
Military Order of the Cootie (MOC) Pup Tent 13
Serves veterans in Sierra Vista and surrounding communities, focusing on hospital visits, suicide-prevention outreach, and support for the VFW National Home for Children.
Veterans Services
Assistance with VA claims, benefits, and other support for veterans.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Buddy Poppy Distribution Program 3 activities
- Advocacy and special projects for veteran well-beingParticipates in state and national-level advocacy initiatives, including suicide-prevention outreach for veterans, and holds trademark rights to the "Buddy Poppy" name to protect its use for veteran support.
- Buddy Poppy ProgramAdministers the "Buddy Poppy" program, distributing artificial flowers assembled by disabled and needy veterans in VA Hospitals, providing them with financial assistance. The program has been in operation since 1922 and the name was trademarked in 1924.
- Buddy Poppy program for disabled and needy veteransOperates and sustains the Buddy Poppy program, which provides financial assistance to disabled and needy veterans by employing them in VA hospitals to assemble artificial poppies, a tradition dating back to 1923.
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Community Engagement & Volunteer Mobilization 2 activities
- Community Engagement and OutreachEngages in community outreach programs and events, participating in local events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities to support the local community.
- Community outreach and event participationEngages in local community outreach through participation in events, fundraisers, and volunteer opportunities, including organizing donation drives and hosting public events such as karaoke and CCW classes.
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Community Facility Rental Services 2 activities
- Community Hall RentalOperates a community hall with a stage and bar, available for public rental.
- Operation of community hall for public rentalOperates a community hall in Sierra Vista, AZ, available for public rental, featuring a spacious room with a stage and a bar, serving as a venue for local gatherings and events.
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Youth-Focused Fundraising Support Services 1 activity
- Fundraising for VFW National Home for ChildrenOrganizes fundraising and donation drives to support the VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, MI.
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Veteran Mental Health & Peer Support Services 1 activity
- Veteran Support ServicesProvides comprehensive support to veterans and their families, including financial assistance, transportation, emotional support, and assistance with VA claims and benefits. This includes hospital visits to provide companionship and morale-boosting activities.
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Veteran Residential Facility Support Services 1 activity
- Volunteer hospital visits for veteransConducts regularly scheduled visits to VA hospitals to provide companionship, morale-boosting activities, and support to hospitalized veterans.
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Uncategorized 3 activities
- Event Hosting (CCW Class, Karaoke)Hosts various events for members and the community, including a concealed carry weapons (CCW) class and karaoke nights.
- Provision of direct support services for veteransProvides veterans and their families with financial assistance, transportation, emotional support, and help with VA claims and benefits. Offers camaraderie and ongoing support within the Sierra Vista community.
- Veteran Suicide Prevention OutreachParticipates in special projects at the state and national level, including outreach for veteran suicide prevention.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$438K
Contributions & grants$83K19%
Program service revenue$4000%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$354K
expenses
Total expenses$396K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$140K
Grants paid out$8K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$844K
Cash$130K
Investments$95K
Liabilities$0
Net assets$844K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +99.1%
relationships · 11
who they work with
- District 7 Network — Member of VFW District 7.
- MOC Grand of Arizona Network — State-level affiliate of the Military Order of the Cootie to which Pup Tent 13 belongs.
- MOC Supreme Network — National headquarters of the Military Order of the Cootie; Pup Tent 13 participates in its special projects.
- Signup Genius Partner — Used for volunteer sign-up coordination.
- U.S. Patent Office Government — Registered the name Buddy Poppy with the office, receiving trademark rights.
- VFW National Home For Children Partner — Partially supports the home through the Buddy Poppy program.
- VFW National Home for Children Partner — Receives fundraising and donation support from Pup Tent 13.
- VFW Post 9972 Partner — Collaborates on social events and hosts Pup Tent 13 meetings.
- VFW Post 9972 Partner — Local auxiliary unit supporting the activities of VFW Post 9972.
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Network — Member post of the national Veterans of Foreign Wars organization.
- vfwauxiliary.org Network — Part of the national VFW Auxiliary network.