Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem
501(c)(19) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem is a 501(c)(19) organization based in Mayville, New York, registered in 1972, with $308,024 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Po Box 72, Mayville, NY, 14757 EIN 16-6069164 Since 1972
Revenue (FY2024)
$308K
▲ 24.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$246K
Net assets
$282K
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.
B
★★★★
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 of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem— 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 rating14 mo reserves · +20% 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 of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem: 14 mo reserves · +20% 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 of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $178K (FY2013) to $308K (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,667Net assets $282K
Operating margin
20.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$290K
Total liabilities
$8,667
Net assets
$282K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $308,024▲24.3% | $246,460▲1.4% | $281,689▲28.0% | $290,356▲27.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $247,804▲19.5% | $243,104▼11.2% | $220,125▲2.2% | $227,679▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $207,419▲15.1% | $273,831▲18.0% | $215,425▼23.6% | $222,654▼22.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $180,283▲33.5% | $231,990▼4.9% | $281,837▼8.5% | $287,297▼15.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $135,046▼19.5% | $243,835▲5.7% | $308,140▼26.1% | $338,143▼19.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $167,694▼1.1% | $230,584▲15.0% | $416,929▼13.1% | $420,662▼12.8% | 990 |
| 2018 | $169,616▼5.6% | $200,493▲2.6% | $479,819▼6.0% | $482,177▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $179,594▲11.2% | $195,371▲18.2% | $510,696▼3.0% | $514,655▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $161,487▼14.8% | $165,332▲0.6% | $526,473▼0.7% | $529,140▼0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $189,556▼1.9% | $164,306▼13.4% | $530,318▲5.0% | $532,824▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $193,161▲8.5% | $189,778▲23.0% | $505,068▲0.7% | $508,088▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $178,110 | $154,311 | $501,685 | $504,394 | 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 of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem is a 501(c)(19) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 16-6069164, based in Mayville, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem's EIN?
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 16-6069164.
- How much revenue does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem report?
- Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem reported $308,024 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem have?
- CharityIndex grades Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U S Dept of Ny Lake Chautauqua Mem (EIN 16-6069164) 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.