VFW National Home
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
VFW National Home meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to assist military, veterans, and their families with children, by creating a foundation of services and resources to achieve their personal and family goals in order to move forward in a positive, safe and healthy environment."
Year, State Incorporated:
1925, MI
Also Known As:
VFW National Home
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children (VFWNH) reports that it provides families of actively serving military personnel, veterans and relatives of VFW and VFW Auxiliary members with opportunities for growth on its 627-acre campus and provides direct resources to approximately 140 residents at any given time. The organization's residents have access to a variety of community supports, including professional case management services, on-site childcare, life skills training, tutoring and other educational services, as well as recreational and community service opportunities. In addition, VFWNH reports that it offers a free telephone Helpline service, which provides information and support to struggling families across the country.
For the year ended June 30, 2023, VFW National Home's program expenses were:
| Direct care | $1,289,203 |
| Indirect care | $970,801 |
| Facilities management | $1,651,189 |
| Total Program Expenses | $3,911,193 |
Chief Executive
Michael Wilson, Executive Director
Compensation*
$125,148
Chair of the Board
Keith Jackson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Commander, VFW Department of Massachusetts
Board Size
13
Paid Staff Size
44
*2022 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Radio, Special events, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 22% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $4,772,482, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on VFW National Home's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Poppies sales | $86,536 |
| Life membership dues | $88,485 |
| Miscellaneous income | $235,056 |
| Estate and bequests | $609,575 |
| Investment income, net | $634,362 |
| Realized and unrealized gain on investments, net | $714,285 |
| Contributions | $3,987,886 |
| Total Income | $6,356,185 |
Programs: 66% Fundraising: 17% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $6,356,185 |
| Total expenses: | $5,968,624 |
| Program expenses | $3,911,193 |
| Fundraising expenses | $1,026,324 |
| Administrative expenses | $353,284 |
| Other expenses | $677,823 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $387,561 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $21,480,319 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $3,138 |
| Ending Net Assets | $21,871,018 |
| Total Liabilities | $324,792 |
| Total Assets | $22,195,810 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other expenses" relates to fiscal services.
Note 2: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to a change in fair value of beneficial interest in perpetual trusts.
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