JOSEPH L STEVENS VFW POST 1240
EIN 04-3136983 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
FRATERNAL ORGANIZATION for THE BENEFIT of VETERANS.
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Basic facts we verified
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Money report from 2021The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders5 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $4,532 for MALCOLM MALOON (TREASURER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (5)
MALCOLM MALOONTREASURER
GEORGE FITZHENRYTREASURER
JOHN SACHERSKIPRESIDENT
ROBERT STAPLETONDIRECTOR
WARREN MCCANNONDIRECTOR
About this charity
- Recognized since
- May 1987
- Location
- 8 PINE ST, SWAMPSCOTT, MA 01907
- County
- Essex
- In care of
- MALCOLM MALOON
- Primary officer
- MALCOLM MALOON, TREASURER
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2021
- Tax period began
- January 1, 2021
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- DAVID P MILLER CPA
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events
- Revocation date
- May 15, 2025