CANTIGNY POST NO 367 VFW INC
EIN 36-0829231 · Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
What they do
to CONTRIBUTE and PARTICIPATE IN CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL and PATRIOTIC PROJECTS, to PROVIDE and MAINTAIN EDUCATIONAL, PATRIOTIC and RECREATIONAL FACILITIES for CHARITABLE
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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 leaders6 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 $27,740 for IRA LOUIS SMITH (COMMANDER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.
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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)
IRA LOUIS SMITHCOMMANDER
ANTHONY ARELLANOJR VICE COMMANDER
BRIAN CHEVERETRUSTEE
DENNIS HAVRANEKSR VICE COMMANDER
JAMES CLAUSENSECRETARY
JOHN FARRTRUSTEE
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1964
- Location
- 826 HORSESHOE DRIVE, JOLIET, IL 60435
- County
- Will
- In care of
- JAMES E CLAUSEN
- Primary officer
- JAMES E CLAUSEN, TREASURER/SECRETARY
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- MICHAEL A ANZALONE CPA LTD
- NTEE classification
- Arts, Culture & Humanities (A)
- IRS tax category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities