Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 833.VFW.GIVE (833.839.4483) www.vfw.org
We at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) greatly appreciate your support. We take very seriously the trust you place in our efforts. We strive to be good stewards of all funds given to our organization, and we want to fully disclose to our donors how these gifts are used.
Gifts to the VFW are tax deductible as charitable contributions for federal income tax purposes.
Financial information about the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and a description of its charitable mission and programs can be obtained by writing to: Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111 or calling 833-VFW-GIVE (833-839-4483). Some states require that special notices be included with each solicitation. If you are a resident of one of these states, you may obtain financial information, solicitation and annual reports, and/or registration directly from the state agency:
COLORADO – Colorado residents may obtain copies of registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State by calling (303) 894-2680 or at http://www.sos.state.co.us/ re: Reg. No. 20053002598.
FLORIDA – A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-HELP-FLA OR ONLINE AT WWW.FLORIDACONSUMERHELP.COM. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. REGISTRATION #: CH8211
GEORGIA – A full and fair description of the programs and activities of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and its financial statement, which is consistent with the financial statement required to be filed with the Secretary of State, are available upon request at the office, phone number, and website indicated above.
MARYLAND – A copy of the current financial statement of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is available by writing to the address or by calling the phone number listed above. Documents and information submitted under the Maryland Solicitations Act are also available, for the cost of postage and copies, from the Maryland Secretary of State, State House, Annapolis, MD 21401, (410) 974-5534.
MISSISSIPPI – The official registration and financial information of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States may be obtained from the Mississippi Secretary of State’s Office by calling 1-888-236-6167. Registration with the Secretary of State does not imply endorsement by the Secretary of State.
NEW JERSEY – INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTIONS RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING (973) 504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT HTTP://WWW.STATE.NJ.US/LPS/CA/CHARITY/CHARDIR.HTM. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT.
NEW YORK – Upon request to the above-listed address, a copy of the latest annual report can be obtained from the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, or from the Office of the Attorney General by writing The Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, NY 10271. You may obtain information on charitable organizations from the New York state Office of the Attorney General at www.charitiesnys.com or (212) 416-8401.
NORTH CAROLINA – Financial information about this organization and a copy of its license are available from the State Solicitation Licensing Branch 1-888-830-4989 (within North Carolina) or (919) 814-5400 (outside of North Carolina). The license is not an endorsement by the State.
PENNSYLVANIA - The official registration and financial information of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll free, within Pennsylvania 1-(800)-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.
TEXAS – The Secretary of State has on file important information about persons that seek contributions in the name of veterans, and the number to call about that information is the Solicitation Information Hotline (1-800-648-9642).
VIRGINIA – Financial statements are available upon request from the State Office of Consumer Affairs in the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, P.O. Box 1163, Richmond, VA 23219; 1-804-786-1343.
WASHINGTON – The notice of solicitation required is on file with the Washington Secretary of State, and information relating to financial affairs of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States is available from the Secretary of State by visiting www.sos.wa.gov/charities and calling the toll-free number 800-332-4483.
WEST VIRGINIA – West Virginia residents may obtain a summary of the registration and financial documents from the Secretary of State, State Capitol, Charleston, West Virginia 25305. Inquiries can also be made directly to the organization using the contact information listed above. Registration does not imply endorsement.
WISCONSIN - A financial statement of the charitable organization disclosing assets, liabilities, fund balances, revenue, and expenses for the preceding fiscal year will be provided to any person upon request.
You are under no obligation to contribute to the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW). Contributions made to the VFW may be tax deductible pursuant to the provisions of section 170(c) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, 26 U.S.C. § 170(c) to the extent that no goods or services were provided in connection with the contribution. The VFW may make portions of its NON-MEMBER mailing list available to carefully screened charities and other organizations which offer opportunities that may interest you. If you prefer not to participate, please contact us at 406 West 34th Street, Kansas City, MO 64111, 833-VFW-GIVE (833-839-4483). Some proceeds are used for promotional and distribution expenses.
Registration in the above states does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States by the states.
