Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Los Alamos, New Mexico, registered in 1960, with $226,894 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 388, Los Alamos, NM, 87544 EIN 85-0093001 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$227K
▲ 22.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$185K
Net assets
$141K
Employees
—
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +18% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S: 9 mo reserves · +18% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Show this grade on your website
A live seal — it updates automatically when the grade changes and links donors to this verified profile.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 388, Los Alamos, NM, 87544
- City
- Los Alamos
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $115K (FY2013) to $227K (FY2024) across 6 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4,256Net assets $141K
Operating margin
18.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$145K
Total liabilities
$4,256
Net assets
$141K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $226,894▲22.3% | $185,009▼6.5% | $140,806▲42.3% | $145,062▲38.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $185,477▼0.9% | $197,910▲21.3% | $98,916▼11.2% | $104,608▼9.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $187,103▲24.4% | $163,189▲31.4% | $111,349▲31.2% | $115,229▲29.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $150,451▲172% | $124,191▲40.7% | $84,851▲53.0% | $89,218▲60.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $55,332▼51.7% | $88,252▼25.5% | $55,441▲113% | $55,543▲86.3% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $114,649 | $118,499 | $26,081 | $29,814 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 85-0093001, based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S's EIN?
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 85-0093001.
- How much revenue does Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S report?
- Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S reported $226,894 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S have?
- CharityIndex grades Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
More nonprofits in Los Alamos
Explore more
Data for Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S (EIN 85-0093001) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.