Form 9 90 0MB No . 1545-0047 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax 2012 Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(aXl) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service C A For the 2012 calendar, /ear, or tax year beginning B Check it applicable, C Name change initial return 85 03 North Jul , 2012 , and ending 1 Amended return Telephone number (512) State ZIP code + 4 TX 78753 G Gross receipts $ 9, 007 301. J Ro Grona TX 78753 8503 NorthIH-35 Austin 527 Tax-exempt status 501(cx3) 501(c) ( 19 ) -4 (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or Website: ^ htt //www.texasvfw.or / NG K Form of organization: That Association Yes No Yes Are all affiliates included? if No; attach a list . (see instructions) H No m number I. Year of Formation Other ' 834-8535 Is this a group return for affiliates' N(+ 140 F Name and address of principal officer. Corporation 2013 30 74-0964465 Roomisuite IH-35 Au stin Application pending Jun Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas City, town or country Terminated CE Name of organization Doing Business As Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street addr) Address change 1^+ Open to Public Inspection ^ The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requireme n ts. P. 1723 M State of legal domicile. Summary Part I Briefly describe the organization ' s mission or most significant activities : T he miss i on o f_ t h e V e ter a ns of Foreign Wars, _l epart of Texas consists of_v_eterans advocacy.., _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 1 n,_ e neo u r_agin-q- national__________________ h i stori_c a le d uca t ion _andcommemo ro ------------s e_c_u r _ty_thr^ou^h_s_upport_o_f_ o ur n at_i o n_'s_men_and_wom e nin un i f_orm._____________ a Check this box - I I If the oraanlzatlon discontinued Its operations Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line la) . Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2012 (Part V, 2 3 4 5 or disposed of more than 25% of its net assets. ........ 3 ............. VI, line Ib) .............. . . . . . . ... 5 line 2a) 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate it necessary) ...... .......... . .... . ....................... 7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ... ...................... ........ b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990- , line 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 nCULWED - 1 ...... ......... .. Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .......... .. Program service revenue (Part Vlll, line 2g ) .......... . .T.....^y .. Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, a R-I ^ ... , 1 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, and 11e ............. J ( Ilrte rTotal revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal P rt VII Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX , column (A),`lines1 =3) :•. :..,._ n^ Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) ..................... .'. . Salaries , other compensation , employee benefits (Part IX , column (A), lines 5 -10) .... 34 0 85 ,00 0 5 , 748. 7. 7b Prior Year 8 , 351 , 391. 13 023. -67 , 661. Current Year 8 879 624 . 12 , 707. 71 , 9 34. 257 388. -2 , 326 704. 41 425. 8,693,736. - 6 , 607 , 052. 471. 860 , 207. 7 , 617 , 770. 759 16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11 e) .... ............ .. ..... 17 b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) ^ 6, 140, 756. Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines l la-11d , llf-24e) ......................... 7 , 271 , 017. 18 Total expenses . Add lines 13.17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............. 8 025 , 488. 8 , 477 , 977. 19 Revenue less expenses . Subtract line 18 from line 12 ........ ..................... 20 Total assets (Part X, line 16) ................... ...... 668 248. Beginning of Current Year 5 , 104 , 471. -1 , 870 , 925. End of Year 3 , 11-4 , 055. Total liabilities (Part X. line 26) ................................ .................... 12-6 , 456. C csv I ca 21 22 .......................... Net assets or fund balan ces . Subtract line 21 from line 20 .............. .. Under penalties of perjury. I dec re that I complete. Declaration of prepay (other tha Sign Here examined rs re Ihcer) is bip ed o al Adj utant/Ouartermast Type or print name and title. Print/Type preparer's name Seale , CP, Paid Preparer Cher y l 0 Firm's name ' SEALE Ca Use Only Firm's address ' 4 5 01 SI AUSTIN May the IRS discuss this return with the BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act No' 4 , 978 , 015. 173, 339. 2 940 716. including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it as true, correct, and ntormatuon of which preparer has any knowledge. Zro ^ aOAe or orncer Roy Grona, ......... carer shown above? see the separate in Form 990 (2012 ) Veterans of Forei g n Wars, De artment of Texas art Statement o f Program Service Accomp l is h ments 1 Page 2 74-0964465 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part III Briefly describe the organization ' s mission The mission of the Veterans ----------------------------------------------------------------of Foreign Wars, Depart of Texas consists of veterans advocacy,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ --------------------------------SeeForm 990 , Page 2 ,Part IIl,Line 1 continued------------ ---------------------------- 3 4 Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ' LI Yes © No If 'Yes,' describe these new services on Schedule 0 Did the organization cease conducting , or make significant changes in how it conducts , any program services? F1 Yes ® No If 'Yes,' describe these changes on Schedule 0 Describe the org anization ' s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses , and revenue , if any, for each program service reported. ) (Revenue $ ) (Expenses $ 4 a (Code. 909, 769. ) 389, 243 . including grants of Provide support services-for-veterans-in-general. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4b (Code ) (Revenue $ ) ( Expenses $ 7 ,649,533. ) 6, 786, 283. including grants of $ Fundraising activies-for-support_services-for veterans._ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4c (Code ) (Expenses including grants of 4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O ) $ (Expenses $ 180 , 753 . including grants of 4 e Total program service expenses 7, 356, 279. TEEA0102 BAA $ )(Revenue ) (Revenue $ 08/08/12 422,470. Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Part Q Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas Page 3 74-0964465 Checklist of Re q uired Schedules Yes No Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)" If 'Yes,' complete Schedule A 1 X 2 Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? 2 X 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office) If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part / 3 X 4 Section 501(c)(3) organizations Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part ll 4 5 Is the organization a section 501 (c)(4), 501 (c)(5), or 501 (c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-197 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule C, Part 111 5 X Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part / 6 X Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space, the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part ll 7 X Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part 111 8 X Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X, or provide credit counseling, debt management credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IV 9 X 10 X 1 6 7 8 9 Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part V 10 If the organization's answer to any of the following questions is 'Yes', then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable 11 } * - a Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings and equipment in Part X, line 10" If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VI 11a b Did the organization report an amount for investments - other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16"" If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part VII 11b c Did the organization report an amount for investments - program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16" If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part Vlll 11c d Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 167 If ' Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part IX 11d e Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 257 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X 11e f Did the organization ' s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Part X 11 f 12a Did the organization obtain separate , independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule D, Parts Xl, and XII 12a X X X X X X X b Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year') If 'Yes,' and if the organization answered 'No' to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional 12b X Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(il)"" If 'Yes,' complete Schedule E 13 X 14a X 14b X Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts ll and IV 15 X Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the United States? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts /// and IV 16 X 17 Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e" If ' Yes, ' complete Schedule G, Part I (see instructions) 17 X 18 Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1 c and 8a" If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part ll 18 X 13 14a Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States" b Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV 15 16 19 Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule G, Part 111 20 a Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule H b If 'Yes' to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return" BAA TEEA0103 12/13/12 19 X 20 X 20b Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Part IV Veterans of Forei g n Wars, De p artment of Texas Page 4 74-0964465 Checklist of Req uired Schedules (continued) Yes 21 No Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and ll 21 X Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 27 If 'Yes,' complete Schedule I, Parts I and Ill 22 X Did the organization answer 'Yes' to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization's current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J 23 X 24a Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, and that was issued after December 31, 2002' If 'Yes,' answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K If 'No,'go to line 25 b Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception? 24a 24b X c Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year to defease any tax-exempt bonds? d Did the organization act as an 'on behalf of' issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year? 24c 24d 22 23 25a Section 501(cx3) and 501 (cX4) organizations . Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I b Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization's prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part I 25a 25b 26 Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highest compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization ' s tax year If ' Yes, ' complete Schedule L, Part ll 26 X 27 Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons'? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part l/I 27 X Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions) a A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV 28a X b A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV 28b X 28c 29 X X Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part 1 30 31 X X Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule N, Part ll 32 X Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301 7701-2 and 301.7701-3' If 'Yes, ' complete Schedule R, Part 1 33 X 28 c An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or direct or indirect owners If 'Yes,' complete Schedule L, Part IV 29 Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule M 30 31 32 33 Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Parts ll, Ill, IV, 34 34 and V, line 1 X 35a X entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 35b X Section 501(cx3) organizations . Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 36 Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule R, Part VI 37 35a Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)' b If 'Yes' to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled 36 37 38 Did the organization complete Schedule 0 and provide explanations in Schedule 0 for Part VI, lines 11 b and 19? Note . All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule 0 BAA TEEA0104 08/08/12 X X 38 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012 ) Page 5 74-0964465 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas Part V I Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part V Yes 1 a Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable b Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a Enter -0- if not applicable 1 a 1 b c Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? 2a Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax State2a ments, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return b If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns? Note . If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions) 3 a Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year? b If 'Yes' has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If 'No,' provide an explanation in Schedule 0 4a At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? b If 'Yes,' enter the name of the foreign country See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22 1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts 5a Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year' b Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction? c If 'Yes,' to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T' No 0 0 1C X 2b X 3a 3b X X 4a X 5a 5b 5c X X 6a Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? 6a X b If 'Yes,' did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible' 7 Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c). 6b a Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor b If 'Yes,' did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? c Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282' I 7d d If 'Yes,' indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year benefit contract? premiums on personal or indirectly, to pay a the organization receive any funds, directly e Did f Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? g If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? h If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C' 8 9 a b 10 a b 11 a Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(aX3) supporting organizations . Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year? Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966? Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person? Section 501(cx7) organizations . Enter 10a Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 1 1016 1 Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities Section 501(cx12) organizations. Enter 11 a Gross income from members or shareholders b Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources 11 b against amounts due or received from them ) 12a Section 4947(a)(1) non - exempt charitable trusts . Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041? I 12b b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year 13 Section 501(cX29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers. a Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? Note . See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule 0. b Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in 1 1316 1 which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans 13c c Enter the amount of reserves on hand 14a Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year? b If 'Yes,' has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If 'No,' provide an explanation in Schedule 0 TEFA0105 08/08/12 BAA 7a 7b X 7c X 7e 7f X X 7g 7h 8 9a 9b 12a 13a 14a X 14b Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Veterans of Foreign Wars , Department of Texas Part VI Page 6 74- 0964465 Governance , Management and Disclosure For each 'Yes' response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a 'No' response to line 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes In Schedule 0. See Instructions. Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VI Section A . Governin g Bod y and Mana g ement Yes 1 a Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule 0 b Enter the number of voting members included in line la, above, who are independent 2 3 4 5 6 1 a 34 1 b 0 Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee or key employee? 2 X 3 X 4 5 6 X X X 7a X b Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders , or other persons other than the governing body? 7b X Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following a The governing body? b Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? 8a 8b X X Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers , directors or trustees , or key employees to a management company or other person? Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization ' s assets? Did the organization have members or stockholders? 7a Did the organization have members , stockholders , or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? 8 9 Is there any officer, director or trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization ' s mailing address? If 'Yes,' provide the names and addresses in Schedule 0 Section B . Policies 9 X his Section B re quests Information about p olicies not re quired by the Internal Revenue Code. 10a Did the organization have local chapters , branches , or affiliates? b If 'Yes,' did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization ' s exempt purposes? 11a Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form' b Describe in Schedule 0 the process, if any , used by the organization to review this Form 990 12a Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If 'No,' go to line 13 b Were officers , directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? c Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If 'Yes,' describe in Schedule 0 how this is done 13 Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? 14 Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? 15 No Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons , comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision? a The organization ' s CEO, Executive Director , or top management official b Other officers of key employees of the organization If 'Yes' to line 15a or 15b , describe the process in Schedule 0 (See instructions) 16a Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? b If 'Yes,' did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its p artici p ation in j oint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law , and taken steps to safeguard the organization ' s exem p t status with res p ect to such arrangements? 10a Yes X 10b 11a X X 12a X 12b X 12c 13 14 X X X 15a 15b X No X - - --- ---^ 16a X 16b Section C . Disclosure 17 18 19 20 List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed -----------------------------Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Forms 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990 -T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply. Other (explain in Schedule 0) ® Upon request FlAnother' s website n Own website Describe in Schedule 0 whether ( and if so, how ) the organization makes its governing documents , conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year State the name, physical address , and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization. 'Dept BAA of Texas - VFW---_ 8503 North-IH 35 -_Austin ------TX - 78753----_ TEEA0106 08/08/12 ( 512) 834-8535 Form 990 (2012) Page 7 Form 990 (2012) Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas 74-0964465 LPar^t _ll Compensation of Officers, Directors , Trustees , Key Employees , Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors ❑ Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VII Section A . O fficers , Directors , Trustees , Key Emp l oyees , an d Hig h est Compensated Emp l oyees 1 a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year • List all of the organization' s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount of compensation Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid • List all of the organization' s current key employees, if any See instructions for definition of 'key employee • List the organization's five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee, or key employee) who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization' s former officers, key employees, and highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations • List all of the organization' s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations. List persons in the following order individual trustees or directors, institutional trustees, officers, key employees, highest compensated employees, and former such persons n Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee (C) (A) Name and Title (B) age hours p er wee k ( l is t any hours for related organizations below dotted tine) n ) Position (do not check more than one box , unless person is both an officer and a director / trustee) ° Q 9iu 0S N (D cu Roy_J_Grona________ _(4-) _----___ 2 m a X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 110,788. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. X 0. 0. 0. 20.00 40.00 . - 4.00 . --- 10) ------------------ ---- ------------------ ---- 113)------------------ ---- (12) CD 20 _00 ---- Chief of Staff _(6)_NormanMacy ________ -10_0 0_ State Ins p ector _(7) Robert Dickerson- _ _ _ _ _ 10.00 . State Cha p lain 10.00 (8) Thomas Doc Howard -------------------Sur eon 10.00 (9) Ken Burton Jud e Advocate (11) - (F) of amountt of other com p ensation from the organization and related organizations _30_00 State Ad utant -Quartermaster _(5)_Inqe-Conley M 4 = u , f m (, (E) e on from compensation related or g anizations (w 2/1099 MISC ) fl, Cu _Q) Larry Ve1asguez______ State Commander Sanchez _ _ _ _ _ _ (2) S)L1via ---------State Sr Vice Commander -(3)- Joe- Haves ----------State Jr Vice Commander ^Z `t `D -o ( D) Reportable compensation from th e o r ga n i z a ti o n (W 2/1099 MISC) (14) BAA TEEA0107 12n7/12 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012 ) Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas Page 8 74 -0964465 I Dart VII 15 ection A . Offi cers Directors , Trustees Key Em p loy ees . and Hi hest Com p ensated Em p loy ees (cont) (C) (B) (A) Name and title Average hours per wee k (list any hours for rela ted organiza - tions below dotted line) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director / trustee) ° 3 a - N O - Er '< o a m CD - ( E) Reportable compensation from related org anizations (W 2/1099 MISC) (D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/l 099 MISC) fD ( F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations W CD S15)-----------------------(16) (17) (18) ------------------------ --- ------------------------ --- ------------------------ --- ------------------------ --- (19) (20) -------------------------(21) ------------------------ --- (22) -------------------------(23) -------------------------(24) -------------------------(25) 11111W. 1 bSub-total c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII , Section A d Total (add lines 1 b and 1 c) 110, 788. 0. 0. 0. 0. 1 110,788. 2 Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation fr o m t h e o rg a ni zat i on 0' 1 3 Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line la? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such individual -- -3 X For any individual listed on line la, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,0007 If 'Yes' complete Schedule J for such individual --4 X No 4 5 Did any person listed on line 1 a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If 'Yes,' complete Schedule J for such person Section B. In d epen d ent Contractors 5 1-1 X 1 Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization's tax year C (B) (A) Compensation Name and business address Description of services 2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization BAA TEEA0108 01/24/13 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Veterans of Forei g n Wars, Part VIII Statement of Revenue Check If Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part VIII (A) Total revenue Z Z5 fS o y 1 a b c d e Federated campaigns Membership dues Fundraising events Related organizations Government grants (contributions) 1 1 1 1 1 a b C d e a °za ❑ (D) Revenue excluded from tax under sections 512, 513, or 514 (C) Unrelated business revenue (B) Related or exempt function revenue 426 291. 649 , 533. 7 483 , 477. f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above 1 f $ g Noncash contributions included in Ins la-If h Total. Add lines 1a-1f m F Page 9 74-0964465 De p artment of Texas 320 , 323. 8 1 879 , 624. Business Code ilu J 2a Advertisin _________ 541800 b Newsgqper Subscriptions 541800 C v S , 483. 265. 0. 0. 5 , 483. 265. 0. 0. 6 , 959. 6 , 959. 0. 0. 73 , 545. 73,545. 0. 0. 17 , 802. 17 , 802. 0. 0 . -2 , 400 , 249. -2 , 400 , 249. 0. 0. 623. 0 . 0. ---------------- d e ---------------f All other program service revenue g Total . Add lines 2a-2f d 12 , 707. Investment income (including dividends, interest and 3 other similar amounts) Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds Royalties 4 5 (ii) Personal (i) Real 6a Gross rents b Less rental expenses c Rental income or (loss) 17 , 802. 17 , 802. d Net rental income or (lo ss) 7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory (ii) Other (i) Securities b Less cost or other basis and sales expenses 2 , 400 , 249 . c Gain or (loss) -2 400 249. d Net gain or (loss) 4J Uj ° 8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 7,649,533. of contributions reported on line 1c) a See Part IV, line 18 b b Less direct expenses c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events 9a Gross income from gaming activities a See Part IV, line 19 b b Less direct expenses c Net income or (loss) from gaming activit ies 10a Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances a b b Less cost of goods sold c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory Miscellaneous Revenue 11a b c d e 12 BAA ---------------------------------------------------All other revenue Total . Add lines 11a-11d Total revenue . See instructions Business Code 1- 1 23 623. 23 , 6 3 . 6,607,052 , 607 , 052 . TEEA0109 12/17/12 23 -2,278,320. 1 5,748. 1 0. Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012 ) Veterans of Forei gn Wars, Dep artment of Texas Part IX Statement of Functional Expenses 74 -0964465 Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations must complete all columns All other organizations must complete column (A) Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part IX B C A Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, Total expenses Management and Program service 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part Vlll. g eneral ex enses ex p enses 1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States See Part IV, line 21 2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States See Part IV, line 22 3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 4 Benefits paid to or for members 5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees 106 663. 106 , 663. 6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) 7 Other salaries and wages 214,210. 214,210. 8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) 9 Other employee benefits 501,405. 501,405. 10 Payroll taxes 37, 929. 37, 929. 0. 11 Fees for services (non-employees) a Management b Legal c Accounting 9, 904. 9, 904. d Lobbying e Professional fundraising services See Part IV, line 17 f Investment management fees 13, 118. 13, 118. 9 Other (If line 11g amt exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amt, list line 11g expenses on Sch 0) 12 Advertising and promotion 5 , 112. 5 , 112. 13 Office expenses 7 , 062. 7 062. 14 Information technology 15 16 17 18 Royalties Occupancy Travel Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials 19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings 20 21 22 23 24 Interest Payments to affiliates Depreciation, depletion, and amortization Insurance Other expenses Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule 0 ) 400 , 389. 6 , 453. 6 318. 84 , 813. b Telephone ______________ -12 , 882. 12 882. 761. 10 761. c Postage ___ inngn _ Picion e All other expenses 25 Total functional expenses . Add lines 1 through 24e d 26 BAA 10 79 035. 81 923. 77 977. D Fundraising ex p enses 400 , 389. 6 , 453. 6 , 318. 84 , 813. a Reimbursed Expenses Page 10 725 209. 1 215 523. 79 035. 115 958. 1 , 121 , 698. 6 140 756 . 6 , 140 , 75G. Joint costs . Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation Check here ^ n if following SOP 98-2 (AS C 958.720) TEEA0110 12/18/12 Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas Part X Balance Sheet Page 11 74-0964465 Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part X Lj (B) End of year (A) Beginning of year 1 2 3 4 Cash - non-interest-bearing Savings and temporary cash investments Pledges and grants receivable, net Accounts receivable, net 5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees Complete Part II of Schedule L 6 A E T 7 8 9 1 T 1 E s Accounts payable and accrued expenses Grants payable Deferred revenue Tax-exempt bond liabilities Escrow or custodial account liability Complete Part IV of Schedule D Loans and other payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, ke y em p lo y ees , hi g hest com p ensated em p lo y ees , and dis q ualified p ersons Complete Part II of Schedule L Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24) Complete Part X of Schedule D 23 24 25 E 27 28 29 R F ND B A L A c E 30 31 32 33 34 18,728. 4 28,S98. 207 105. 10c 11 12 359 190. 13 14 15 2 5 , 104 471. 16 3 , 114 , 055. 36 , 506. 17 18 19 20 21 83 , 389. 4 Total assets . Add lines 1 throu g h 15 ( must e q ual line 34) 22 685, 130. - ------------ - - --5 910 64 0 . 703 179. 17 18 19 26 T A l Oa 10b 16 20 21 1 2 3 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' - - -- --- - - --- -- --- ---- - - ---6 beneficiary organizations (see instructions) Complete Part II of Schedule L Notes and loans receivable, net 7 Inventories for sale or use 8 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges 9 4 , 254. 33 , 298. 10a Land, buildings, and equipment cost or other basis Complete Part VI of Schedule D b Less accumulated depreciation 11 Investments - publicly traded securities 12 Investments - other securities See Part IV, line 11 13 Investments - program-related See Part IV, line 11 14 Intangible assets 15 Other assets See Part IV, line 11 L A B L 486,150. Total liabilities . Add lines 17 throu g h 25 Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ^ and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34. Unrestricted net assets Temporarily restricted net assets Permanently restricted net assets Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here ^ LI and complete lines 30 through 34. Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds Total net assets or fund balances Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances BAA TEEA01 11 01/03/13 ------- - 207 , 461. 188 , 612. 22 23 24 89 , 950. 126 456. 25 26 -3, 482 880. 1 , 495 , 135. 27 28 29 4 978 015. 5 , 104 , 471. 0 31 32 33 34 89 , 950. 173 , 339. 1 736 1 204 499. 217. 2 1 940 , 716. 3 , 114 , 055. Form 990 (2012) Form 990 (2012) Part XI 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XI Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) Revenue less expenses Subtract line 2 from line 1 Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments Donated services and use of facilities Investment expenses Prior period adjustments Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule 0) Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) Part XII Page 12 74-0964465 Reconciliation of Net Assets 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6 8 -1 4 1 607 , 052. , 477 , 977. , 870 , 925. 978 015. 51 946. -218 320. 2 1 940 , 716. Financial Statements and Reporting Check if Schedule 0 contains a response to any question in this Part XII Yes 1 Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990 Cash Accrual 11 El If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked 'Other,' explain in Schedule 0 2a Were the organization's financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant? If 'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both. UBoth consolidated and separate basis OConsolidated basis F1 Separate basis b Were the organization's financial statements audited by an independent accountant? If 'Yes,' check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both UConsolidated basis UBoth consolidated and separate basis ® Separate basis c If 'Yes' to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O 3a As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? b If 'Yes,' did the organization undergo the required audit or audits) If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, ex p lain why in Schedule 0 and describe an y ste p s taken to undergo such audits BAA TEEA0112 08109/11 No EjOther 2a X 2b X 2c X 3a X 3b Form 990 (2012) 0MB No 1545 0047 SCHEDULE D (Form 990) Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Financial Statements 2012 ^ Complete if the org anization answered 'Yes,' to Form 990, Part IV, lines 6 , 7, 8, 9, 10 , 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e , 11f, 12a , or 12b. ^ Attach to Form 990 . ^ See se p arate instructions. Open to Public Inspection Veterans of Foreign Wars, Part I Department of Texas 174-0964465 Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Fun d s or Ot h er Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 6. (a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts 1 2 3 4 Total number at end of year Aggregate contributions to (during year) Aggregate grants from (during year) Aggregate value at end of year 5 Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? 6 Yes Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? No No Part II I Conservation Easements . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 7. 1 Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply) Preservation of an historically important land area Preservation of land for public use (e g , recreation or education) Preservation of a certified historic structure Protection of natural habitat Preservation of open space 2 Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year Held at the End of the Tax Year 2a a Total number of conservation easements 2b b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements 2c c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic 2d structure listed in the National Register 3 Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the tax year ^ 4 Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located ^ 6 Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 7 Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year 8 Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170 ( h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? 9 In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and balance sheet, and include, if applicable , the text of the footnote to the organization ' s financial statements that describes the organization ' s accounting for conservation easements 5 Part III Yes No ElYes No Organizations Maintaining Co ll ections o f Art, Historica l Treasures , or Oth er Simi l ar Assets. Complete If the organization answered 'Yes' to F orm 990, Part IV , line 8. 1 a If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items b If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items $ (i) Revenues Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $ (ii) Assets Included in Form 990, Part X 2 If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958) relating to these items $ a Revenues Included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 $ b Assets Included in Form 990, Part X Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 TEEA3301 09/18/12 BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 . Page 2 Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, Dep artment of Texas 74-0964465 Assets (continued) Treasures, or Simi l ar 1M_Organizations Ot h er Art, Historica l M aintaining Co ll ections o art,1 1 Using the organization's acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply) a Public exhibition Loan or exchange programs d b Scholarly research e H Other c Preservation for future generations 4 Provide a description of the organization's collections and explain how they further the organization's exempt purpose in Part XIII. 5 During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization ' s collection? 1:1 Yes E ]No Part IV, line answered Form 990, 9, or 'Yes'to and Custodial organization the Escrow Arrangements . Complete if P=artfIV , reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21. 3 1 a Is the organization an agent, trustee , custodian, or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not included on Form 990, Part X' b If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table F ]Yes F ]No Amount c d e f 2a b 1c Beginning balance 1d Additions during the year 1e Distributions during the year 1f Ending balance Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 217 If 'Yes,' explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explantion has been provided in 'art XIII L] Yes H No Part W: Endowment Funds . Complete if the org anization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 10. (a) Current (c) Two years (b) Prior year (d) Three years (e) Four years 1 a Beginning of year balance b Contributions c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses d Grants or scholarships e Other expenditures for facilities and programs f Administrative expenses g End of year balance 2 Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1 g, column (a)) held as a Board designated or quasi-endowment b Permanent endowment c Temporarily restricted endowment The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100% 3a Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the organization by (i) unrelated organizations (ii) related organizations b If 'Yes' to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? 4 Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds. Yes No 3a(i) 3a(ii) 3b Part1 lR Land . Buildinas . and Eauiament . See Form 990, Part X, line 10. Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) 1 a Land b Buildings c Leasehold improvements d Equipment e Other Total. Add lines la through le (Column (d) must equal Form BAA (b) Cost or other basis (other) 155, 009. 465, 047. 264,200. 1 1 26,384. 1 1 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c)) TEEA3302 06/07/12 (c) Accumulated depreciation NEWAMW (d) Book value 155,009. 465,047. 264, 200. 26,384. 111910,640. Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 Veteran s of Foreign Wars, De p artment of Texas Part VII Investments - Other Securities. See Form 990 , Part X, line 12. (a) Description of security or category (including name of security) (1) Financial derivatives (2) Closely-held equity interests (3) Other ----------------------(A) -------------------------(B) ---------------------------(C) ---------------------------(D) ---------------------------(E) ---------------------------(F) ---------------------------(G) ---------------------------(H) ---------------------------(I ) -------------------------- (b) Book value 74-0964465 (c) Method of valuation Cost or end-of-year market value Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 12) 0" 1 Part VIII Investments - Program Related . See Form 990, Part X, line 13. (a) Description of investment type (1) BB Graham & Co (2) Cole Reit (3) KBS (b) Book value Page 3 1 (c) Method of valuation. Cost or end-of-year market value 1,539,833. FMV 277, 744. FMV 371, 035. FMV (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10) Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B) line 13 ) 2 , 188 , 612. 2. FIN 48 (ASC 740) Footnote In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization ' s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740) Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII E] Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 TEEA3303 12/2312 BAA Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 PartXI 1 2 a b c d e 3 4 a b c 5 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12. Net unrealized gains on investments Donated services and use of facilities Recoveries of prior year grants Other (Describe in Part XIII) Add lines 2a through 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1 Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b Other (Describe in Part XIII Add lines 4a and 4b Total revenue Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part line 12) Part XII 1 2 a b c d e 3 4 a b c 5 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas 74-0964465 Page 4 Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return 2a 2b 2c 2d 1 6,671,544. 2e 3 64,492. 6,607,052. 4c 5 6,607,052. 51,946. 12,546. 4a 4161 Reconciliation of Ex penses p er Audited Financial Statements With Ex penses p er Return Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25. Donated services and use of facilities Prior year adjustments Other losses Other (Describe in Part XIII Add lines 2a through 2d Subtract line 2e from line 1 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1: Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b Other (Describe in Part XIII Add lines 4a and 4b Total expenses Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part 2a 2b 2c 2d 1 8,490,524. 2e 3 12, 546. 8,477, 978. 4c 5 8,477, 978. 12, 546. 4a 4b line 18) Part XIII Supplemental Information Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9, Part III, lines 1 a and 4, Part IV, lines 1 b and 2b; Part V, line 4, Part X, line 2, Part XI, lines 2d and 4b, and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b Also complete this part to provide any additional information Pt XI_Line 2d____Adjustment in expenses Pt XII Line 2dAdjustment in expenses ---------------- - - picked up-as -income. --------------------------picked up - as-income. --------------------------- Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 BAA TEEA3304 11/30/12 Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas Part XIII Supp l ementa l Information (continued) 74-0964465 Page 5 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BAA TEEA3305 06108/12 Schedule D (Form 990) 2012 0MB No 1545 0047 SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) Department of the Treasury ry Internal Revenue Service Supplemental Information Regarding Fundraising or Gaming Activities 2012 Complete if the organization answered ' Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ , line 6a Attach to Form 990 or Form 990 - EZ. ^ See separate instructions. Open to Public Inspection Name of the organization Empic Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas 174-0964465 Part I Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 17 Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part. 1 Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities Check all that apply Mail solicitations a Solicitation of non-government grants e Internet and email solicitations Solicitation of government grants b f c Phone solicitations d In-person solicitations g X Special fundraising events 2a Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors trustees or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services" []Yes X No b If 'Yes,' list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization (vi) Amount paid to (i) Name and address of individual (ii) Activity (iv) Gross receipts (v) Amount paid to (iii) Did fundraiser (or retained by) or entity (fundraiser) from activity (or retained by) have custody or control fundraiser listed in organization of contributions? column (i) Yes No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Tota 3 List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing Texas ----------------------------------------------------------------- BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ . TEEA3701 01/07/13 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990 -EZ) 2012 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, Page 2 De p artment of Texas 74 -0964465 Fundraisin g Events . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15 , 000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000. Part1li (b) Event #2 (a) Event #1 R E VSweep Fundraiser Heritage Fundraiser (event type) (event type) (d) Total events (add column (a) through column (c)) (c) Other events VARIOUS (total number) V 1 Gross receipts 2 Less Charitable contributions 3 Gross income ( line 1 minus line 2) 4 Cash prizes 5 Noncash prizes 6 Rent/facility costs T 7 Food and beverages E x P E 8 Entertainment 9 Other direct expenses N U 7, 369, 870. 87, 039. 192, 624. 7, 649, 533. 7, 369, 870. 87,039. 192, 624. 7,649,533. 40,469. 6, 140, 756. E D R E C N 6, 100, 287. E S 10 Direct expense summary Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ' 6,140,756. 11 Net income summary Combine line 3, column (d), and line 10 ' 1,508,777. Part Ili Gaming . Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. (b) Pull tabs/Instant bingo/progressive bingo (a) Bingo R E v (c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add column (a) through column (c)) E N U E 1 Gross revenue 2 Cash prizes 3 Non-cash prizes 4 Rent/facility costs 5 Other direct expenses 6 Volunteer labor 7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) 8 Net gaming income summary Combine lines 1, column (d) and line 7 E D X R E E N C S T E H Yes No Yes IH No 1H Yes No W Enter the state (s) in which the organization operates gaming activities 9 a Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states ? b If 'No,' explain. Yes 1-1 F1 No --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Yes f No 10a Were any of the organization ' s gaming licenses revoked , suspended or terminated during the tax year? F] b If 'Yes,' explain ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------BAA TEEA3702 01/07/13 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, 11 Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers 12 Dep artment of Texas 74 - 0964465 Yes Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity formed to administer charitable gamin? R Yes Page 3 j No EI No Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in. a The organization's facility 13a b An outside facility 13b 14 Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records 13 Name ------------------------------------------------------------- Address ----------------------------------------------------------- LjYes 15a Does the organization have a contact with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming revenue? and the amount $ b If 'Yes,' enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization of gaming revenue retained by the third party ' $ ----------c If 'Yes,' enter name and address of the third party Name EINo ------------------------------------------------------------- Address 16 % - ---------------------------------------------------------- Gaming manager informationName ------------------------------------------------------------- Gaming manager compensation ' Description of services provided Director/officer 17 $______ _____ -----------------------------------------------LIndependent contractor F]Employee Mandatory distributions a Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to retain the fIYes state gaming license) b Enter the amount of distributions required under state law to be distributed to other exempt organizations or spent in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year ' $ !Part IN BAA LINo Suppl ementa l In formation . Complete this part to provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (III) and (v), and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information (see instructions). TEEA3703 0i/07n3 Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 SCHEDULE 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) OMB No Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ 2012 Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service of pen to Public x Inspection Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ. Employer identification number Name of the organization Veterans 15450047 Foreign Wa rs, Department of 74-0964465 Texas Because of timing issues_ it is not possible for Pt VI, Line 11b -----------------------------------------------------the Council of Administration to meet to review the 990 -------------------------------------------------------------______________prior to-filing.-However, the 990 is-provided to ------------------ ______________each member of the Council prior tofilingand they____________--__ ______________are_invited_to _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _concerns , share their comments, uestions and ____________-__- as well as any obj ections_ _to_the_990_ - - _ _ _ ______________with_the_Council_ The 990,_along with the __--____________-______ ______________Audited_Financials,_are_reviewed with the Budet___-______________ and-Finance-Committee and the Council at-a later, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ---------------------------------------------------------------- stated meeting ---------------------------------------- Pt VI, Line 7a Under the By-Laws --------------------- the organization is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _an annual Convention, consistin to be _governed by_ _ --- _ _ _ _ --- _ of several resent _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _and_past officers and deleyates_elected_bv Posts _ _ _ _ _ -------------- However,_the_Council ______________of of_Administration,_consistii2^ _ --------------- Convention, is officers-elected-by the annual ------------------------------------------- ______________responsib1e_for_administering. affairs._____________ Pt VI,-Line 7b Under the By-Laws -------------------- Veterans of-Foreign Wars of of-the -------------------------------- _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _the_United States,- the supreme power of_the_oryanization --------------______________is lodged in - the -State Convention, - consistin g of the State Officers,-Council-of Administration, ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ designated officers-of ___________elected-by Posts. ------ State Department, members and delegates -______ However,-the By-Laws provide ---------------------- that the Council of Administration is responsible _________________ - -- --------------------------- for administering the affairs and transacting _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ -------------------------------- ---business between Conventions. The Council is, -------------------------------------------------------------------essentially, the organization's BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990 -EZ. governing body, subject Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 TEEA4901 12/8/12 Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ ) 2012 Page 2 Name of the organization Veterans.of Employer Identification number Foreign Wars, Department of 74-0964465 Texas business between Conventions . The Council is, - - - - - - - - - - --- ------------------------------------------------------_____________ _essentially-the organization's_governing body ,_subject____________ to the annual Convention. ------------- ------------------------------------------------------Pt VI, Line 15a -Compensation jjaid to - any - of f icer-is-sub! ect-to ------------------- _____________ _i^pproval by_the_governing body.- Thecompensation --_________-----_ _is based on_ similarlYcrualified_ persons_in functionally _____________ _____________ _comparable positions at_similar _ oryanizations .-__-_-----------____ _____________ _Discussions - regarding compensating officers have ----------------------------------- - been -documented-contemporaneously ._____-_______________________ Pt VI, Line 12c - -The-Council-of Administration is -res p onsible -for _____________ _administering affairs.- Each-of ficer_is recLuired __--_______________ to adhere to the Code of Ethics. ------------- ----------------------------------------------------Pt VI, Line 19_- -The_By- Laws_for_the _ oryanization are available ___________________ ------------- - online.-The_conflict of_interest_Flolicy_ and_______-______________ ------------- - financial ------------- statements-are-available to the public-----________----_ _uorequest _ -------------------------------------------n_ - Pt VI, -Line 8a _ - _The_meetinys and written actions are documented_by _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _____________ _the_goyerning body.-----__ Pt VI, Line 6_ --------------------------------- members. a in The Or anization consists of dues ^'g ------------------------- ------------------------- PtIII, Line 2 _ -Gaminq and fundraising activies_for_support _ services -----------------------------for veterans. ------------- ----------------------------------------------------- Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2012 BAA TEEA4902 12/8/12 OMB No 1545-0047 SCHEDULE R (Form 990) 1 Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service Open to Public Inspection Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990 , Part IV, line 33 , 34, 35 , 36, or 37. ^ Attach to Form 990 . - See separate in structi o n s. Employer identification number Name of the organization Veterans Part I of 201 2 Foreign Wars, Department of 74-0964465 Texas Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 33.) (b) Primary activity (a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity (d ) Total income (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (e) End-of-year assets (9 Direct controlling entity (1) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(2) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(3) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I Part ff I Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete it the organization answered 'Yes' to 1-orm 990, Hart IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.) (a) Name, address , and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Exempt Code section (e) Public charity status ( if section 501(c)(3)) (9 Direct controlling entity (g) Sec 512(b)(13) controlled entlty7 Yes (1) Dept_ _of_ Texas VFW Foundation_ - - 8503 N IH-35 --------------------------Advise and assist __ Austin` TX 78753 TX veterans 32-0021539 2 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 501 ( c )( 3 ) 9 No N/A 3 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------4 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------BAA For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice , see the Instructions for Form 990. TEEA5001 12/28112 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Page 2 74 -0964465 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas 34 Part IV, line answered 'Yes' to Form 990, } Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 ^Part,i because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.) (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) (d) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) Direct controlling entity (f) (e) Predominant income ( related, unrelated , excluded from tax under sections 512-514) (9) Share of total income (h) Share of end-of-year assets (I) (k) G) DisproporCode V-UBI amount in box tionate allocations? 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065) Yes No General or managing partner? Yes Percentage ownership No --------------------------------------2 --------------------------3 -------------- Part IV Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.) (a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (d) Direct controlling en t ity (e) Type of entity (C corp, S corp, or t rus t ) (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-ofyear assets (h) Percentage ownership (I) Sec 512(b)(13) controlled entity7 Yes No 0) -----------------------------------------------------------------------(2) ----------------------- ------------------------------------------------- (3) -----------------------------------------------------------------------BAA TEEA5002 12/28/12 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Page 3 74- 0964465 Department of Texas Part V Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.) 1 a b c d e Yes Note . Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule During the tax year, did the organization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts Il-IV? Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties or ( iv) rent from a controlled entity Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) Gift , grant , or capital contribution from related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) No X 1 a 1 1 1 1 b c d e x X x X 1 f X 1 g 1h X X 1 i 1j X X 1 k 11 1 m X X X 1 n 10 X X p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses 1 P 1 q X X r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) 1 r X 1 s X f Dividends from related organization(s) g Sale of assets to related organization(s) h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) j Lease of facilities , equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) k I m n o 13 Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) if +h er t.. - of the ^hn.,o ,c 'V ' mn the ,nctrnrfinnc fur infnrmatinn nn whn must cmmnletA this line a Name of other organization incliidinn covered relationships and transaction thresholds (b) Transaction type (a-s ) (c) Amount involved (d) Method determining of amount involved 400,967. C ost (1)Department of Texas VFM Foundation (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) BAA TEEA5003 12/28112 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Part VI Page 4 74 -0964465 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 37.) Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships (a) Name, address, and EIN of entity (b) Primary activity (c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country) (e) (d) Predominant Are all partners section income 501(c)(3) (related, unrelated, excluded organizations? from tax under section 512-514) Yes No (f) Share of total income (g) Share of end-of-year assets (h) Disproportionate allocations? Yes No (i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 Form (1065) 0) General or managing partner? Yes (k) Percentage ownership No (1) -----------------------------------------------(2) --------------- --------------------------------(3) --------------- --------------------------------(4) --------------- --------------------------------(5) ----------------------------------------------(6) ----------------------------------------------(7)----------------------------------------------(8) ------------------------------------------------BAA TEEA5004 12/28/12 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Veterans of Forei gn Wars, De p artment of Texas art VI I Supplemental Information 74-0964465 Page 5 Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions). BAA TEEA5005 12/28/12 Schedule R (Form 990) 2012 Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas 74-0964465 1 Schedule 0 (Form 990), Supplemental Information to Form 990 Form 990 , Page 2 , Part III , Line 1 (continued) Briefly describe the organization's mission: historical education and commemoration, encouraging national security through support of our nation's men and women in uniform. Schedule 0 (Form 990), Supplemental Information to Form 990 Form 990 , Page 2 , Part III, Line 4d (continued) Describe the organization's program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses Section 501 (c)(3) and 501 (c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported Code: Expenses Description: 180,753. Support and guidance to local VFW posts throughout the state. Grants Of 422,470. Revenue Schedule 0 (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ Form 990 , Page 10 , Line 24e All Other Expenses (continued) Description Service Officers Relief & Flowers VOD & ROTC (A) Total 6,643. 47,380. 2,361. (B) Program services (C) Management and general 6,643. 47,380. 2,361. Bank Fees Auto Expense Defunt Post Expense 11,201. 47,167. 13,498. Austin Office Supply/Automation 11,718. 11,718. Utilities 32,932. 32,932. TVC SO Contract Dues to Post and District Other Expense Military assistance Scholarships Awards & Citations Fundraising Furniture & Fixtures Flowers Banking Error 63,265. 6,756. 36,562. 492,654. 35,965. 29,622. 6,140,756. 2,937. 1,535. -1,029. (D) Fundraising 11,201. 47,167. 13,498. 63,265. 6,756. 25,530. 11,032. 492,654. 35,965. 29,622. 6,140,756. 2,937. 1,535. -1,029. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Department of Texas 74-0964465 Supporting Statement of: Form 990 p 9/Other amt. not Description Fees, sales , Donations Total commissions included I Amount 277,445. 42,878. 320,323.
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