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VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF ARIZONA
Show Low, AZ · EIN 237127812 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · www.vfw9907.org
revenue
$169K
expenses
$127K
net assets
$306K
employees
7
volunteers
100
program ratio
0%
mission · from form 990

The purpose of this corporation shall be fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational; to preserve and strengthen comradeship among it's members; to assist worthy comrades; to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead and to assist their surviving spouses and orpahns; to maintain true alligence to the government of the United States, and fidelity to it's 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 all enemies.

profile · synthesized from sources

VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF ARIZONA is a state-level organization supporting veterans through local posts. These posts provide community spaces, host events, and offer peer support, including programs addressing PTSD. They operate primarily in Arizona, with activities centered around veteran camaraderie, remembrance, and service.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9907 is the primary provider on military honors for the funerals of veterans for their region of the state.
  2. #2 $0
    Veretans of Foreign Wars Post 9907 provides patriotic programs on the local schools as well as flag raisings and rememberance ceremonies for all recognized dates. They also participate in the scholorship programs sponsored by our organization.
named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Bingo
Bingo games held weekly on Tuesdays with kitchen service starting at 4:00 pm and games at 6:00 pm
Deuce of Clubs
Raffle-style fundraising event with weekly drawings held on Saturdays at 4:30 pm after sales end
PTSD Support
Weekly peer support meetings for veterans dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder, held every Wednesday at 1:00 pm
Veterans Memorial Events
Ceremonial gatherings to commemorate significant veteran-related dates such as Patriot Day, POW/MIA Day, and VJ Day
activities · 5 groups

what they do

  • Veteran and First Responder Recognition Ceremonies 7 activities
    • Honoring veterans with an annual dinner
      Organizes a Veterans' Dinner each November, near Veterans Day, to honor veterans in the community.
    • Honoring veterans with an annual dinner
      Organizes a Veterans' Dinner each November, near Veterans Day, to honor veterans in the community.
    • Honoring veterans with an annual dinner
      Organizes a Veterans' Dinner each November, near Veterans Day, to honor veterans in the community.
    • Hosting Veterans Memorial events
      Hosts events to honor and remember veterans at memorials.
    • Organizing Veterans' recognition events
      Organizes an annual Veterans' Dinner in November, near Veterans Day, to honor veterans in the community.
    • Organizing Veterans' recognition events
      Organizes an annual Veterans' Dinner in November, near Veterans Day, to honor veterans in the community.
    • Veterans memorial and commemorative events
      Hosts Veterans Memorial events to honor and remember veterans, supporting community remembrance and recognition efforts.
  • Veteran Mental Health & Peer Support Services 6 activities
    • Hosting PTSD meetings
      Hosts meetings for individuals dealing with PTSD.
    • Hosting PTSD meetings
      Hosts meetings specifically for individuals dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
    • Hosting PTSD support meetings
      Hosts meetings for individuals dealing with PTSD.
    • Hosting PTSD support meetings
      Hosts meetings specifically for individuals dealing with PTSD.
    • Hosting PTSD support meetings
      Hosts meetings for individuals dealing with PTSD.
    • Hosting support group meetings
      Hosts PTSD meetings for veterans.
  • Member-Focused Social Events 2 activities
    • Community social and fundraising events
      Organizes social and fundraising activities including Bingo games and kitchen operations, pool tournaments, Cooties Scratch events, and American Legion 76 Breakfasts to engage members and support local initiatives.
    • Operating recreational and social activities
      Operates a Bingo Kitchen and hosts Bingo games, and hosts pool tournaments and Cooties Scratch events for members and the community.
  • Regular Member Lodge Meetings 1 activity
    • Hosting organizational and administrative meetings
      Hosts American Legion meetings, House Committee meetings, and Post & Auxiliary meetings for its members and affiliated groups.
  • Uncategorized 26 activities
    • Collecting and sending care packages to overseas troops
      Serves as a collection point for sending packages to troops serving overseas.
    • Collecting and sending care packages to overseas troops
      Serves as a collection point for sending packages to troops serving overseas.
    • Collecting and sending care packages to troops overseas
      Serves as a collection point for sending packages to troops who are deployed overseas.
    • Collecting and sending packages to overseas troops
      Serves as a collection point for sending packages to troops serving overseas.
    • Collecting and sending packages to overseas troops
      Serves as a collection point for sending packages to troops serving overseas.
    • Collecting packages for troops overseas
      Serves as a collection point for sending packages to troops overseas.
    • Community food distribution and holiday meal programs
      Hosts an annual Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community, distributes food baskets to the needy during the Christmas season, and organizes a Veterans' Dinner each November near Veterans Day to honor local veterans.
    • Educational scholarship programs
      Sponsors scholarship initiatives for students at the Junior High School and Senior High School levels to support education in the community.
    • Hosting community and veteran-focused meals and events
      Provides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community, distributes food baskets to the needy during Christmas, organizes an annual Veterans' Dinner, and hosts American Legion breakfasts.
    • Military funeral honors and community flag ceremonies
      Provides military honors at veterans' funerals through the Post Honor Guard, and performs flag ceremonies and participates in community parades such as the Annual Independence Day and Annual Christmas Light Parades in the City of Show Low.
    • Providing holiday meals and food assistance
      Provides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community and distributes food baskets to needy individuals during the Christmas season.
    • Providing holiday meals and food assistance
      Provides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community and distributes food baskets to needy individuals during the Christmas season.
    • Providing holiday meals and food assistance
      Provides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community and distributes food baskets to needy individuals during the Christmas season.
    • Providing holiday meals and food assistance
      Provides a Thanksgiving Dinner for members and the community and distributes food baskets to needy individuals during the Christmas season.
    • Providing military honors and community ceremonial services
      The Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual parades (Independence Day and Christmas Light), and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
    • Providing military honors and community ceremonial services
      The Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual Independence Day and Christmas Light Parades, and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
    • Providing military honors and community ceremonial services
      The Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual Independence Day and Christmas Light Parades, and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
    • Providing military honors and community ceremonial services
      The Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual Independence Day and Christmas Light Parades, and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
    • Providing military honors and community ceremonial services
      The Post Honor Guard provides military honors at funerals for Veterans, leads annual Independence Day and Christmas Light Parades, and performs flag ceremonies throughout the White Mountains.
    • Sponsoring scholarship programs
      Sponsors scholarship programs for students at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
    • Sponsoring scholarship programs
      Sponsors scholarship programs for students at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
    • Sponsoring scholarship programs
      Sponsors scholarship programs for students at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
    • Sponsoring scholarship programs
      Sponsors scholarship programs at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
    • Sponsoring scholarship programs
      Sponsors scholarship programs for students at both the Junior High School and Senior High School levels.
    • Support for deployed troops through care package collection
      Acts as a collection point for assembling and sending care packages to U.S. troops serving overseas.
    • Veterans and auxiliary meeting facilitation
      Hosts regular organizational meetings including American Legion meetings, Post & Auxiliary meetings, House Committee meetings, and PTSD support meetings, providing a forum for veteran engagement and support.
financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$169K
Contributions & grants$60K35%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$109K
expenses
Total expenses$127K
Program expenses0%
Admin / overhead0%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$80K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$433K
Cash$3K
Investments$0
Liabilities$127K
Net assets$306K
Liquid reserves0.3 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +65.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 2
  • Jon Dahl — Trustee
  • Thomas Lord — Trustee
relationships · 4

who they work with

  • American Legion Partner — Hosts meetings and breakfasts for the American Legion.
  • American Legion Post 76 Partner — American Legion Post 76 meets at the VFW Post home monthly.
  • Elks Lodge 2090 Partner — Partners with Elks Lodge 2090 to put on a Veterans' Dinner.
  • Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Partner — Functions as an ancillary unit and "Honor Degree" within the VFW, with members comprised of VFW officers and leadership.