VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS DEPARTMENT OF ILLINOIS GOLDSMITH-TERRY VFW POST 3523
EIN 37-0674775 · Commemorative Events (A84)
What they do
Mission of Goldsmith-Terry Post No. 3523, Veterans of Foreign Wars Consists of Veterans Advocacy, Historical Education and Commemoration, Encouraging National Security Through Support of Our Nations Men and Women In Uniform, Promoting Good Citizenship and Community Service, Encouraging Americas Youth to Excel In Athletics, Community Service and Academics, Facilitating Direct Assistance to Needy Military Personnel and Their Families and to Veterans and Supporting Actions and Activities That Further These Missions and Promote The Social Well Being of Veterans and Their Families.
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Board and leadership roster (7)
DANIEL WILKENJR VICE COMM
DAVID BECKMANNTRUSTEE
GALE GEHRSQUARTERMASTER
JOHN BARRETTTRUSTEE
KENNETH GOODMANCOMMANDER
MICHAEL VOSSTRUSTEE
RICHARD SCHULTESR VICE COMM
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1951
- Location
- 1250 FRANKLIN ST, CARLYLE, IL 62231-1719
- County
- Clinton
- In care of
- % GALE GEHRS
- Primary officer
- Gale Gehrs, Quartermaster
How to reach them
Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990
- Tax preparer
- KREHBIEL & ASSOCIATES LLC
- NTEE classification
- Commemorative Events (A84)
- IRS tax category
- Commemorative Events
- Grant-giving organization
- Yes