named programs · 8 · from sources
what they call their work
Buddy Poppies Distribution
Annual distribution of Buddy Poppies during Memorial Day Weekend to assist disabled and needy veterans.
Games, Activities & Events
Hosts various social activities including Bingo machines, Bar Bingo, Texas Hold 'Em, Pool, and Karaoke for members and guests.
Kitchen Services
Offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner services with various menus throughout the week at the VFW Post.
Military Funeral Honors
Provides ceremonial paying of respect and final demonstration of gratitude for honorably discharged deceased veterans, including a spoken tribute, prayer, rifle volley, Taps, and flag presentation to next of kin.
VFW Memorial Wall
A wall where individuals can purchase tribute tiles to honor veterans who served.
VFW National Home for Children
Supports a national home that provides services to military and veteran families, adapting to changing needs such as reintegration, PTSD, unemployment, and rehabilitation.
Veteran Claims Assistance
Chapter Service Officers work with Department and National Service Officers to help injured veterans access support programs and benefits.
Voice of Democracy Oratory Competition
An oratory competition for high school students with a national grand prize scholarship and trips to Washington, D.C. for state winners.
activities · 7 clusters
what they do
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Buddy Poppy Distribution Program 4 activities
- Buddy Poppy DistributionDistributes Buddy Poppies annually to assist disabled and needy veterans.
- Buddy Poppy DistributionAnnually distributes Buddy Poppies to support disabled and needy veterans as part of a national VFW program.
- Buddy Poppy DistributionDistributes Buddy Poppies annually to assist disabled and needy veterans.
- Buddy Poppy DistributionDistributes Buddy Poppies annually to assist disabled and needy veterans.
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Regular Food Pantry Distribution 4 activities
- Community Kitchen OperationOperates a kitchen providing meals to the community.
- Community Kitchen OperationOperates a kitchen providing meals to the community.
- Community Meal ServiceOperates a kitchen that provides meals to the community, supporting local food needs through direct service.
- Community Meal ServiceOperates a kitchen that provides meals to the community.
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Flag Retirement and Disposal Services 4 activities
- Flag Retirement CollectionProvides a collection box for retired flags at the VFW Post 9401 entryway.
- Flag Retirement CollectionProvides a collection box for retired flags at VFW Post 9401 entryway.
- Flag Retirement CollectionProvides a collection box for retired flags at VFW Post 9401 entryway.
- Retired Flag CollectionMaintains a collection box at the entryway of VFW Post 9401 for retired flags, supporting proper disposal and honoring military tradition.
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Benefits and Apprenticeship Application Assistance 4 activities
- Veteran Benefits AssistanceProvides ongoing support to injured veterans in accessing benefits and support programs through Chapter Service Officers, including weekly appointment-based meetings held every Wednesday.
- Veteran Support ServicesProvides assistance to injured veterans in accessing support programs and benefits through Chapter Service Officers, offering weekly appointment-based meetings on Wednesdays.
- Veteran Support ServicesProvides assistance to injured veterans in accessing support programs and benefits through Chapter Service Officers, offering weekly appointment-based meetings on Wednesdays.
- Veteran Support ServicesProvides assistance to injured veterans in accessing support programs and benefits through Chapter Service Officers, offering weekly appointment-based meetings on Wednesdays.
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Regular Governance and Member Meetings 2 activities
- Community Engagement and MeetingsHosts regular monthly membership meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, convenes a House Committee meeting at 10:00 AM on the Wednesday preceding the monthly membership meeting, and hosts Auxiliary meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM.
- Community Engagement and Membership MeetingsHosts regular monthly membership meetings, House Committee meetings, and Auxiliary meetings to foster community and organizational operations.
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Regular Member Lodge Meetings 1 activity
- Monthly Membership and Auxiliary MeetingsHosts regular monthly membership meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM, preceded by a House Committee meeting at 10:00 AM on the prior Wednesday, and Auxiliary meetings on the second Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM.
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Uncategorized 4 activities
- Military Funeral HonorsConducts free military funeral honors in the local Arizona area for honorably discharged deceased service members, regardless of their affiliation with the VFW, at various locations including cemeteries, churches, and private residences, requiring forty-eight hour prior notice.
- Military Funeral HonorsConducts free military funeral honors for honorably discharged veterans at cemeteries, churches, private clubs, and residences across Arizona, regardless of VFW affiliation, with services coordinated through funeral homes or direct contact and requiring 48-hour notice.
- Military Funeral HonorsConducts free military funeral honors in the local Arizona area for honorably discharged deceased service members, regardless of their affiliation with the VFW, at various locations including cemeteries, churches, and private residences, requiring forty-eight hour prior notice.
- Military Funeral HonorsConducts free military funeral honors in the local Arizona area for honorably discharged deceased service members, regardless of VFW affiliation, at various locations including cemeteries, churches, and private residences, requiring forty-eight hours prior notice.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
the money
revenue
Total revenue$398K
Contributions & grants$101K25%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$297K
expenses
Total expenses$394K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$69K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$299K
Cash$61K
Investments$0
Liabilities$175K
Net assets$124K
Liquid reserves1.8 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +97.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 3
- DENNIS DICKEY — Treasurer
- GROVE BANCROFT — President & CEO
- OMER ETHIER — Director
relationships · 13
who they work with
- American Legion Partner — Collaborates with VFW Post 9401 in a combined honor guard, with members from both organizations participating in military funeral honors.
- Arizona@Work Partner — Linked on the website
- Auxiliary Partner — Meets separately but in coordination with VFW Post 9401 on a monthly basis.
- Department Service Officers Partner — Collaborates with Chapter Service Officers to assist veterans with claims and benefits.
- Marine Corps League Partner — Authorized by the Department of Defense and Veterans Administration to conduct military funeral honors alongside VFW Post 9401.
- National Service Officers Partner — Works alongside Chapter Service Officers to help veterans access support programs and benefits.
- U.S. Air Force Government — Linked on the website
- U.S. Army Government — Linked on the website
- U.S. Coast Guard Government — Linked on the website
- U.S. Navy Government — Linked on the website
- VFW National Home for Children Partner — Supports the VFW National Home for Children, which provides a place for military and veteran families to remain together and addresses challenges like reintegration, PTSD, unemployment, and rehabilitation.
- VFW National Organization Partner — Part of the national network of Veterans of Foreign Wars.
- Virtual Wall Partner — Linked on the website