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Human Services : Children's and Family Services

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children

Caring for the children and families of our nation's veterans

three stars

84.79

3573 South Waverly Road Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
tel: (800) 424-8360   Web Site
EIN: 38-1359597

Board Leadership
Dave Ouellette
Board President

CEO
Patrice Green
Executive Director

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 84.79 three stars
  Financial 78.49 two stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 06/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children provides children and families of members of the VFW, its Ladies Auxiliary and active-duty military opportunities for growth and development in a nurturing community, and by doing so, will serve as a living memorial to all veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) established the National Home in 1925 to care for the children and families of our nation's veterans. Located on 629 acres in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, the National Home stands today as a tribute to the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members who help support the facility and the families who call the National Home their home.

The Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children provides children and families of members of the VFW, its Ladies Auxiliary and active-duty military opportunities for growth and development in a nurturing community, and by doing so, will serve as a living memorial to all veterans. The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) established the National Home in 1925 to care for the children and families of our nation's veterans. Located on 629 acres in Eaton Rapids, Michigan, the National Home stands today as a tribute to the VFW and Ladies Auxiliary members who help support the facility and the families who call the National Home their home.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

two stars

78.49

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 06/01/2018 and includes data from FY2017, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 69.3%
  Administrative Expenses 13.2%
  Fundraising Expenses 17.3%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.22
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 2.68
  Program Expenses Growth 2.0%
  Liabilities to Assets 2.4%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children (MI) 84.79 three stars
The Family Tree (MD) 92.41 four stars
Margaret Hudson Program (OK) 85.31 three stars
Relief Nursery, Inc. (OR) 92.18 four stars
Alpha House of Tampa (FL) 89.72 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $4,292,672
   Federated Campaigns $14,656
   Membership Dues $69,195
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $4,376,523
   Program Service Revenue $4,563
Total Primary Revenue $4,381,086
   Other Revenue $467,848
TOTAL REVENUE $4,848,934
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $3,585,729
   Administrative Expenses $665,357
   Fundraising Expenses $813,773
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $5,064,859
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $-215,925
   
Net Assets $17,903,359

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Facilities Management $1,353,057 37.7%
Direct Care $1,282,049 35.8%
Indirect Care $950,623 26.5%

Ratings History

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2017-06 06/01/2018 84.79 three stars
2016-06 06/01/2017 84.92 three stars
2015-06 06/01/2016 82.19 three stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-06 10/01/2015 81.09 three stars
2013-06 06/01/2014 76.48 two stars
2012-06 06/01/2013 81.13 three stars
2011-06 03/01/2012 88.73 three stars
2010-06 09/20/2011 93.41 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2010-06 07/01/2011 86.90 three stars
2009-06 03/01/2010 81.28 three stars
2008-06 08/01/2009 74.48 two stars
2007-06 08/01/2008 70.86 two stars
2006-06 02/01/2007 67.17 one star
2005-06 06/01/2006 62.02 one star
2004-06 05/01/2005 71.12 two stars
2003-06 04/01/2004 64.85 one star

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 38-1359597
Name in IRS Master File VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS NATIONAL HOME FOR CHILDREN
NTEE Code P70
NTEE Classification Residential, Custodial Care
NTEE Type Human Services - Multipurpose and Other
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (927) Fundraising
(399) Other housing activities
(32) Nursery school
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
Affiliation Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date April, 2003
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End June
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • June, 2017
  • June, 2016
  • June, 2015
  • June, 2014
  • June, 2013

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$95,183 1.87% Patrice Green Executive Director

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children (MI) 84.79 three stars
The Centers for Families and Children (OH) 90.58 four stars
Project Harmony (NE) 92.22 four stars
Relief Nursery, Inc. (OR) 92.18 four stars
Children's Aid (NY) 86.93 three stars

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Charity Contact Info

Veterans of Foreign Wars National Home for Children
3573 South Waverly Road
Eaton Rapids, MI 48827
tel: (800) 424-8360
EIN: 38-1359597

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Board Leadership

Dave Ouellette
Board President

CEO

Patrice Green
Executive Director

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