EIN 74-0964465

Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(19)
Num. employees
10
City
State
Year formed
1921
Most recent tax filings
2022-06-01
Description
ASSISTING VETERANS, MILITARY PERSONNEL AND THEIR FAMILIES, ADVOCACY FOR VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL, HISTORICAL EDUCATION AND COMMEMORATION, PROMOTING PATRIOTISM, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. See Supplemental information attachment.
Related structure
Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex is a parent organization to a group of 342 other organizations.
Also known as...
Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX; Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Dept of Texas; Vfw-Tex
Total revenues
$6,677,704
2022
Total expenses
$7,212,573
2022
Total assets
$10,604,149
2022
Num. employees
10
2022

Program areas at Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex

VETERANS SERVICE ACTIVITIES - THE TEXAS VFW MISSION INCLUDES THE MANDATE TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG VETERANS AND TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO THEM, THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS. TO MEET THIS OBLIGATION, THE TEXAS VFW DELIVERS A BROAD RANGE OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO VETERANS THROUGH AN ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE THAT EXTENDS TO POSTS IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. AT THE STATE LEVEL, THE DEPARTMENT SERVICE OFFICER PLAYS A KEY ROLE IN ASSISTING VETERANS IN DEALING WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS AND OTHER AGENCIES. THESE OFFICERS ARE FORMALLY TRAINED AND ACCREDITED TO REPRESENT BOTH MEMBER AND NON-MEMBER VETERANS AND THEIR DEPENDENTS OR SURVIVORS IN APPLYING FOR AND OBTAINING DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS (VA) BENEFITS. See Attachment for additional information.
FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES - FRATERNAL ACTIVITIES AND MEMBER SERVICES ARE VITAL SUPPORT COMPONENTS TO THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS AS IT WORKS TO ACCOMPLISH THE VFW MISSION AT STATE AND LOCAL LEVELS. THIS SUPPORT INCLUDES GRANTS OF $80,824 AND TRAINING TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND ADMINISTRATION WITH THE INFORMATION AND INCENTIVES NEEDED TO MOBILIZE VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE OF TEXAS. THESE EFFORTS INCLUDE PATRIOTIC ACTIVITIES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND SUPPORT OF ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY PERSONNEL, GUARD AND RESERVES. THE TEXAS VFW STATE HEADQUARTERS ALSO PROVIDES DUES PROCESSING SERVICES, FUNDRAISING SERVICES, AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO ALLOW THE DISTRICT AND LOCAL LEVELS TO FOCUS THEIR RESOURCES ON VETERAN SERVICE AND COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. See Supplemental information attachment.
COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PUBLIC AWARENESS - COMMUNITY SERVICE IS A MAJOR PRIORITY OF THE TEXAS VFW. THE TEXAS VFWS MISSION INCLUDES MAINTAINING TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND FIDELITY TO ITS CONSTITUTION AND LAWS, FOSTERING TRUE PATRIOTISM AND LOVE OF COUNTRY, AND MAINTAINING AND EXTENDING THE INSTITUTIONS OF AMERICAN FREEDOM. TO FULFILL THESE OBJECTIVES, THE TEXAS VFW HAS A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF EDUCATIONAL AND INFORMATIONAL PROGRAMS, MATERIALS, AND ACTIVITIES THAT REACH OUT TO EVERY AMERICAN VIRTUALLY EVERY DAY OF THE YEAR. THE MAJOR ELEMENTS OF TEXAS VFW COMMUNITY SERVICE INCLUDE COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES, CITIZENSHIP EDUCATION, SAFETY PROGRAMS, AND YOUTH ACTIVITIES. See Supplemental information attachment.

Who funds Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)Veterans Service, Community Service, Fraternal Activities & Member Services$391,752

Personnel at Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex

NameTitleCompensation
Eddie TerryChief of Staff$0
Howard SchauerPresident
Inge ConleyNational Council Member$0
Lynn ToomerCommander$0
Ben LowranceAdjutant Quarte$59,750
...and 17 more key personnel

Financials for Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex

RevenuesFYE 06/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,747,165
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$53,885
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$34,655
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-158,001
Total revenues$6,677,704

Form 990s for Texas VFW - Vfw-Tex

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-03-13990View PDF
2021-062022-07-18990OView PDF
2020-062022-02-10990View PDF
2020-062021-06-30990View PDF
2019-062021-01-04990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
November 13, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
November 7, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2023
July 8, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 28 new personnel
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $382,963 from Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW)
Nonprofit Types
Civic / social organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsMilitary and veteran charitiesHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
MembershipsFundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
8503 N Ih-35
Austin, TX 78753
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
texasvfw.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
74-0964465
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1921
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W30: Military, Veterans Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Parent of group exemption
Central organization
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