2025-05-15T20:14:52-04:00 2024-06-30 582679678 Cheryl Seale CPA PC 711 N Janes Rd West TX 76691 990 2023-07-01 740964465 Veterans of Foreign Wars Dept of TX VETE 8503 North IH-35 Austin TX 78753 Ben Lowrance Adjutant Quarte 5128348535 2025-05-15 false true CHERYL SEALE CPA P00411742 5124191249 2025-05-15 2023 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Ben Lowrance 10688963 false 1723 X http://www.texasvfw.org X 1921 TX 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. 34 0 10 0 0 9748992 10520292 0 94671 94671 1245780 74000 11089443 10688963 297049 321142 16376 16376 747702 747702 8145613 0 8145613 1399968 9521488 10606708 10606708 482735 82255 11582700 11938797 291002 88537 11291698 11850260 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. false false 1613235 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. 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. 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. 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Dept of TX VFW Foundation 8503 N IH 35 Austin TX 78753 320021539 501c3 Support for veterans and families Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6 The Organization consists of dues paying members. Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a Under the By-Laws the organization is to be governed by an annual Convention, consisting of several present and past officers and delegates elected by Posts. However, the By-Laws provide that the Council of Administration is responsible for administering the affairs and transacting business. Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b Under the By-Laws of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, the supreme power of the organization is lodged in the State Convention, consisting of the State Officers, Council of Administration, designated officers of State Department, members and delegates elected by Posts. However, the By-Laws provide that the Council of Administration is responsible for administering the affairs and transacting business between Conventions. The Council is, essentially, the organizations governing body, subject to the annual convention. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 Because of timing issues, it is not possible for the Council of Administration to meet to review the 990 prior to filing. However, the 990 is provided to each member of the Council prior to filing and they are invited to share their comments, questions and concerns, as well as any objections, to the 990 with the Council. The 990, along with theReviewed Financials, are reviewed with the Budget and Finance Committee and the Council at a later, stated meeting. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c The Council of Administration is responsible for administering affairs. Each officer is required to adhere to the Code of Ethics. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a Compensation paid to any officer is subject to approval by the governing body. The compensation is based on similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similar organizations. Discussions regarding compensating officers have been documented contemporaneously. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The By-Laws for the organization are available online. The conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public upon request. Significant program services not listed on prior year return Part III line 2 THE ORGANIZATIONS PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE FRATERNAL, PATRIOTIC, HISTORICAL, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES; TO PRESERVE AND STRENGTHEN COMRADESHIP AMONG MEMBERS; TO ASSIST WORTHY VETERANS; TO PERPETUATE THE MEMORY AND HISTORY OF OUR DEAD, AND TO ASSIST THEIR WIDOWS AND ORPHANS; TO MAINTAIN TRUE ALLEGIANCE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, AND FIDELITY TO ITS 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 OF HER ENEMIES, WHOMSOEVER. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Military assistance22,513 Funeral and flowers 223 Furniture Vehicle 16,732 Other Program Expense 128,007 Publications other 23,689 Supplies 8 191,172 General explanation attachment The purposes of the corporation are fraternal, patriotic, historical, charitable and educational, and are: 1)to preserve and strengthen comradeship among its members;2)to assist worthy comrades;3)to perpetuate the memory and history of our dead, and to assist their widows and orphans;4)to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States, and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;5)to foster true patriotism;6)to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom; and7)to preserve and defend the United States from all enemies. 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