FRANK STRAYER VFW POST 1587
EIN 35-1086593 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
Charitable Programs of The Veterans of Foreign Rehabilitation of Veterans Families and Other Community Activities
Are they doing good?
The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.
Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.
Good signs we looked for
IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.
Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.
They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.
They name their leaders8 people are listed in the latest report.
You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.
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Financial picture
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Leadership and board
Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.
See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (8)
CARL COURTNEYQUARTERMASTER
DAVID BARNESADJUTANT
JASMIN PETTIFORDCHAPLIN
LARRY PATCHSENIOR VICE COMMANDER
MICHAEL MEADCOMMANDER
MICHAEL ROSS2 YR TRUSTEE
SEAN MATHEW3 YR TRUSTEE
SHIELA CORCORAN1YR TRUSTEE
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1947
- Location
- 5139 W 10th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224
- County
- Marion
- In care of
- CARL COURTNEY
- Primary officer
- CARL COURTNEY, Quartermaster
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- GUNNELL FINANCIAL LLC
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes