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EIN 20-1961737

American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Westmont
State
Illinois
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W11: Public and Societal Benefit Single Organization Support
Description
American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen provides financial, emotional and social assistance to America's military men and women serving overseas and their families remaining at home. The organization supports the families directly or through sponsorship programs.
Total revenues
$498,859
2023
Total expenses
$584,886
2023
Total assets
$262,659
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

Provided financial, emotional and social assistance to america's military men and women serving overseas and their families remaining at home. The support is provided both directly to the families and through sponsorship programs.

Grants made by American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Military Showers of SupportGeneral Fund Assistance$45,000
Officers Spouses ClubGeneral Fund Assistance$40,000
Armed Services Ymca of the USA / Mcagcc Twentynine Palms ChapterGeneral Fund Assistance$30,000
...and 4 more grants made

Who funds American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Rancho Santa Fe FoundationMilitary$10,000
The Ayco Charitable FoundationMedical / Public Services$10,000
American Endowment FoundationPublic Affairs$7,500
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

NameTitle
Walt VanbenthuysenDirector

Financials for American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$417,475
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$107
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$81,277
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$498,859

Form 990s for American Friends of Our Armed Forces Walt Vanbenthysen

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-10-12990View PDF
2021-122022-11-22990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-04-02990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 4, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
November 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Rancho Santa Fe Foundation
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 28, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
June 4, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsCivic / social organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Military and veterans
Characteristics
Funds one specific organizationProvides grantsFundraising eventsFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
17 Tartan Lakes CT
Westmont, IL 60559
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
DuPage County, IL
Website URL
afafusa.com/ 
Phone
(708) 220-4698
IRS details
EIN
20-1961737
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W11: Public and Societal Benefit Single Organization Support
NAICS code, primary
813410: Civic and Social Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
126044
FTB Entity ID
2680997
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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