VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE UNITED STATES DEPT OF KANSAS
EIN 48-6126056 · Military & Veterans Organizations (W30)
What they do
VFW Post 8773 is Heavily Involved In The Local Community. We Provide Scholarship Program, Educational Outreach, Youth Activities and Community Volunteerism. Among These Activities, Some of The Dearest to Our Hearts is The Support of The Soldier, Assisting Worthy Comrades, Perpetuating The Memory and History of Our Dead, and Assisting Their Widows and Orphans. We Support All Facets of The Military, All Branches, From Active Duty Troops to Veterans. We Provide An Exciting Environment of Support Where The New Soldier Can Comradeship and Learn From The Veterans. We Make A Positive Difference Through Our Actions and Our Goal is to Make Our Community A Better Place for Citizens and Soldier Alike.
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Board and leadership roster (8)
JAMAL BENJAMINCOMMANDER
JANELL CODYADJUTANT
JERMAINE HARRISSR. VICE CMDR
JOE BARNERTRUSTEE
JOHNNIE WHITETRUSTEE
LOU MUMFORDJR. VICE CMDR
RHONDA HOWARDQUARTERMASTER
RON ATKINSONTRUSTEE
About this charity
- Recognized since
- January 1979
- Location
- 1215 S WASHINGTON ST, JUNCTION CITY, KS 66441-3877
- County
- Geary
- In care of
- Rhonda Howard
- Primary officer
- Rhonda Howard, Quartermaster
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Filing and classification
- Latest tax year
- 2024
- Tax period began
- July 1, 2024
- Return type
- 990EZ
- NTEE classification
- Military & Veterans Organizations (W30)
- IRS tax category
- Military & Veterans Organizations