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 Ruidoso Downs, New Mexico, registered in 1960, with $330,906 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
Po Box 1084, Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346 EIN 85-0123009 Since 1960
Revenue (FY2024)
$331K
▲ 76.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$276K
Net assets
$490K
Employees
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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 rating21 mo reserves · +16% 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: 21 mo reserves · +16% 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 →
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Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 1084, Ruidoso Downs, NM, 88346
- City
- Ruidoso Downs
- State
- New Mexico
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $297K (FY2013) to $331K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $3,761Net assets $490K
Operating margin
16.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$494K
Total liabilities
$3,761
Net assets
$490K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $330,906▲76.0% | $276,333▲23.8% | $489,968▲17.5% | $493,729▲17.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $187,986▼2.2% | $223,296▼8.2% | $417,168▼1.0% | $419,874▼1.0% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $192,149▲4.1% | $243,342▲20.0% | $421,299▼12.8% | $423,929▼12.6% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $184,573▲12.4% | $202,864▲24.3% | $483,201▼10.9% | $484,769▼10.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $164,191▼17.0% | $163,170▼21.7% | $542,590▲9.7% | $544,241▲9.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $197,884▼22.8% | $208,427▼13.0% | $494,644▲0.1% | $496,124 | 990 |
| 2018 | $256,429▲17.3% | $239,699▲7.5% | $493,956▲1.2% | $496,338▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $218,612▲6.3% | $222,914▲0.9% | $487,955▼0.8% | $489,330▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2016 | $205,602▼49.6% | $220,939▲7.8% | $491,923▼3.0% | $493,393▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $407,774▲65.8% | $204,941▼2.6% | $507,260▲66.6% | $508,751▲66.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $245,922▼17.3% | $210,385▼5.6% | $304,427▲13.2% | $305,813▲13.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $297,335 | $222,821▼20.5% | $268,890▲38.3% | $270,170▲37.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $280,133▼6.1% | $194,376▲36.0% | $196,386▲35.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $298,347▲18.7% | $142,884▼25.7% | $145,106▼25.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $251,336 | $192,264 | $194,146 | 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.
Grants received · $729K total
11 grants to Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S totaling $729K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, & fraternal activities | 2024 | $54,881 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, & fraternal activities | 2023 | $91,692 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, fraternal activities & member services | 2022 | $67,596 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, fraternal activities & member services | 2021 | $67,899 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, fraternal activities & member services | 2020 | $64,790 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service & department and post activities | 2019 | $67,592 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service & department and post activities | 2018 | $65,093 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service & department and post activities | 2017 | $63,903 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, & department and post activities | 2016 | $64,008 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service, & department and post activities | 2015 | $60,719 |
| Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States | Veterans service, community service and department and post activities | 2014 | $60,754 |
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 85-0123009, based in Ruidoso Downs, 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 85-0123009.
- 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 $330,906 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).
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Data for Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of New Mexico of the U S (EIN 85-0123009) 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.