FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD L. EUBANK CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

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1 ANNUAL REPORT SUMMARY OF ACCOMPLISHMENTS

2 FROM THE DESK OF RICHARD L. EUBANK CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Since the Veterans of Foreign Wars Foundation was chartered in 1996, our organization has always had a simple yet profound mission, namely to provide support for urgently-needed programs and services that assist our troops abroad, their families back home and America s often forgotten veterans. The Foundation has never wavered from this solemn commitment as we strongly believe that boosting the morale of these individuals who have often personally sacrificed so much for us all is not only patriotic but it is in fact the least we can do to say Thank You! We live in a world that is ever-changing yet one that has remained constant almost throughout its history especially in regard to aggression and war. The ongoing lesson that the United States has learned from Yorktown to Pearl Harbor to 9/11 has been that we must be ever vigilant to protect our freedoms and sovereignty. While the tactics of defense and combat have varied substantially over the years, it can be argued that the present environment is fraught with the potential for terrorist threats of an even more sinister and unexpected nature. In my opinion, with the expected draw-down of troops in Iraq it would be a grave mistake to conclude that U.S. military forces are entering into an occasional purely peacekeeping posture. There will still be a substantial presence of U.S. forces deployed around the world in Afghanistan, Korea and elsewhere. Often separated by thousands of miles and for months on end from those they love, we must also be poised to address their material, physical and emotional concerns. I am happy to report that the Foundation continues to progress forward in many innovative ways. This includes facilitating free telephone talk time to connect military families; assisting with their financial problems due to rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses and food/basic aid; and so forth. Let it be known that the Foundation has and will utilize your donation dollars to the highest standards of responsible accountability. I ask that you take a few moments to review the following Annual Report & Summary of Accomplishments, , which will give you a comprehensive overview of our operations and financial information. Finally, I offer my personal gratitude for your past support and I kindly request that you continue to remember those who make our nation safe and great! Sincerely, Richard L. Eubank Chairman of the Board 2

3 BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2010/2011) Richard L. Eubank Chairman of the Board Term of Office 09/01/10 08/31/11 Commander-in-Chief, VFW Lawrence M. Maher Secretary-Treasurer Term of Office 05/02/96 Present Quartermaster General, VFW Allen F. Gunner Kent President Term of Office 09/01/05 Present Adjutant General, VFW Richard L. DeNoyer Term of Office 09/01/09 07/31/12 Sr. Vice Commander-in-Chief, VFW John E. Hamilton Term of Office 09/01/10 08/31/13 Jr. Vice Commander-in-Chief, VFW Anthony J. Principi Term of Office 12/15/05 04/04/12 Former U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Janet A. Owens Term of Office 09/01/10 Present Secretary-Treasurer, Ladies Auxiliary, VFW Robert B. Greene Term of Office 05/03/05 Present Assistant Quartermaster General, VFW Gen. Richard B. Myers, USAF (Ret.) Term of Office 02/29/08 03/05/14 Former Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Kelly J. Jones Term of Office 10/05/05 Present Manager of Development, VFW Carl C. Liebert Term of Office 03/02/10 03/01/11 C.E.O., 24 Hour Fitness Michael DeRosa Term of Office 03/05/11 03/05/14 Owner, Burger King Franchise T. Boone Pickens Honorary Member Founder, BP Capital STAFF John G. Lowe Director Richard G. Freiburghouse Manager of Grants Development David Prohaska Deputy Director Dustin Kuhn Manager of Corporate Relations 3

4 MISSION To support programs and services that secure manage and distribute resources to improve the lives of veterans, military service personnel, and their families and the communities where they live. VISION To memorialize the past so as to never let America forget the personal sacrifices of those who have defended its freedoms; yet always looking forward to honor and provide for those among us who through their military service are dedicated to maintaining our security and democratic way of life. 4

5 ENSURING THAT U.S. TROOPS, THEIR FAMILIES AND VETERANS ARE NEVER FORGOTTEN! The VFW Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit charity, is a natural and logical outgrowth of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S. The Foundation manages a wide variety of programs (most with a national geographic emphasis) at no cost and no VFW membership required to those we serve. It is important to note that we receive no government funding. Thus, we depend on donations from corporations, foundations and individuals who believe as we do that our troops need to know that America cares. The Foundation continues to be the premier veterans service nonprofit organization. We are especially proud of the fact that our administrative costs are extremely low. Our organization has constantly adapted to the urgent-needs of U.S. troops, military families and veterans. Last fiscal year, we distributed approximately $5,000,000 to programs that directly met the needs of these deserving citizens. We have enhanced the Return the Favor campaign social media promotions on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Shoppers were able to upload messages of support to troops on a dedicated page through the returnthefavor.org website. Additionally, the Foundation has cultivated ongoing relationships with SportClips, Burger King Franchisee owners, Hallmark and other companies, many of which have undertaken causemarketing efforts on our behalf. We have also continued associations with the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League and NASCAR, particularly as a way to provide information about our programs while at the same time allowing troops to experience an exciting sporting and entertainment venue. Fiscal Year promises to be a further meaningful evolution in the history of our organization. 5

6 OUR SUPPORT TO VFW PROGRAMS AND SERVICES: Assists families with rent, mortgage, utilities, vehicle repair, medical expenses, food and other basic needs through the VFW Unmet Needs program since 2004, nearly 3,000 families have received grants totaling over $4.2 million Allows troops to call home via VOIP, Voice Over Internet Protocol, on holidays such as Christmas, Valentine s Day, Mother s Day, etc. a typical Free Call Day averages between 90, ,000 conversations with more than 1 million connections made in 2010/11 Boosts morale through welcome home or sendoff events for military units including VIP treatment at sporting/entertainment venues Provides direct pro bono assistance by the VFW s National Veterans Service (NVS) officers to help veterans in their often difficult entitlement claims with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) actively pursues compensation for service-related injuries to veterans including PTSD and pledges to meet with all recently discharged troops from Iraq and Afghanistan as they return home via group dispersals 6

7 THE YEAR IN REVIEW Partnered with various Burger King Franchisee associations in numerous states to raise more than $460,000 for the VFW s Unmet Needs program. Received a $450,000 gift exceeding last year s donation by more than $100,000 from SportClips for VFW s Operation Uplink to support regular communications between U.S. troops abroad and their families back home. Secured nearly $150,000 in sponsorships for the 2011 VFW National Convention in San Antonio. Received $124,000 from the Target Corporation enabling 54 students, who were VFW State/Department winners of the Voice of Democracy essay competition winners, to travel to Washington D.C. in March. Raised $450,000 in contributions from the Combined Federal Campaign and state/local campaigns, exceeding last year s achievements. Raised more than $350,000 from other foundations. Partnered with Hallmark to distribute more than $600,000 worth of recordable story books and other Hallmark products for families of deployed troops in Iraq and Afghanistan through our giftsin-kind program. Broadened our Salute to Military Families program to boost the morale of the troops and military families by providing VIP treatment at entertainment and sporting venues, development of relationships with NASCAR race tracks, an increased partnership with the NFL s Kansas City Chiefs and designation of a game between the Chiefs and Buffalo Bills as Military Appreciation Game Day, which included many special events geared toward troop appreciation. Expanded our Return the Favor cause marketing and branding campaign to raise awareness of and funding of VFW programs and services that support military families and veterans. This includes securing agreements with companies such as Boulevard Brewing, Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc., Ol Glory Energy Drink, The Roasterie, Inc. (coffee), Empower Processing, and General Growth Management, Inc. Received a pledge from USAA, a banking and financial provider for troops, veterans and their families, to donate $250,000 each year for the next five years in support of the VFW Foundation s Return the Favor campaign. Assisted VFW Departments and Posts with fundraising that resulted in nearly $150,000 for their local projects. Received more than $30,000 in corporate matching gifts. Raised significant gifts to assist military families in financial emergencies through the VFW Unmet Needs program. It has now granted more than $4 million since 2004 to such families. Reached out to Kansas City-area foundations and corporations for financial support to address the needs of local homeless and financially disadvantaged veterans. Provided approximately $25,000 in VFW Foundation grants to other national nonprofit organizations that proactively assist veterans, troops and military families. Administered and improved an existing member benefits program that offers VFW members exclusive discounts with brand name providers in areas such as retail and travel. 7

8 VFW FOUNDATION DONORS SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 AUGUST 31, 2011 COMPANIES/FOUNDATIONS/GROUPS $1 Million and Up Oticon Hallmark Cards Roush Fenway Racing Sprint Nextel Corporation $250,000 to $499,999 Terlato Wines International Burger King Franchisees The Armstrong Foundation Combined Federal Campaign/Independent The mgive Foundation Charities of America SportClips $2,500 to $4,999 USAA Abbott Laboratories ABF Freight System $100,000 to $249,999 AES Huntington Beach Dish Bosch Healthcare The Grousbeck Family Foundation CarStar Chevron $50,000 to $99,999 Dignity Memorial Target Empower Processing The 1687 Foundation GE Foundation The Lynde & Harry Bradley Foundation Jostens Lockton Affinity $25,000 to $49,999 Meritage Portfolio Management Buffalo Wild Wings New Day Financial Harleysville Insurance The WRG Foundation J. B. Reynolds Foundation Yankee Air Pirate Kansas City Chiefs Football Club Ol' Glory America's Energy Drink $2,000 to $2,499 Anonymous $10,000 to $24,999 Beau Ties Anheuser-Busch/Budweiser Charlotte Regional Visitors Authority General Growth Management Commercial Choice Gaming Heluva Good (HP Hood) International Speedway Corporation Sokolove Law MFI VetJobs Microsoft Minnesota Vikings Children's Fund $5,000 to $9,999 Perky Jerky HMS Worldwide R. E. Darling Company Michigan International Speedway R. M. Corporation 8

9 ... COMPANIES/FOUNDATIONS/GROUPS $2,000 to $2,499 (cont d) Prudential Foundation Sutar-Sutaruk-Meyer Foundation SC Silver The Copham Family Foundation Scottrade The Pritzker Pucker Family Foundation Tallman Insurance Agency Terri Lynn Incorporated $1,000 to $1,999 The NASCAR Foundation Anonymous (2) TK Design Group 4Heros Tom Gallo Art.com Ambassador Services Toyota (Cars for Good) American Graphics & Design Veterans Travel Service American International Group Vsweeps Arpin Van Lines Walmart Foundation Bank of Kansas City World War Art Barcley Enterprises Boulevard Brewing Company VFW and Ladies Auxiliary Units Bristol-Myers Squibb Company Ladies Auxiliary to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Carab Enterprises Ladies Auxiliary Department of Florida Ceres Foundation Ladies Auxiliary 5066 Commerce Bank VFW Department of California Dr. Lewis A. Hare & Ruth Lerman Hare Charitable VFW Department of Texas Foundation Foundation VFW Department of Massachusetts EISAI VFW Post 144 Eleventh Day Entertainment VFW Post 246 EO Software VFW Post 425 Financial Counselors VFW Post 574 Glamourous Fashions VFW Post 697 Goldman, Sachs & Company VFW Post 905 Google VFW Post 1822 Host Technologies VFW Post 5415 Huisking Foundation VFW Post 5705 Humana Veterans Healthcare Services VFW Post 5919 Hy-Vee VFW Post 6917 IBM VFW Post 7686 John and Nellie E. Bastien Memorial Foundation LeCaptive Boutique Moms Inc. MVP 360 Pfizer Foundation 9

10 VFW FOUNDATION DONORS SEPTEMBER 1, 2010 AUGUST 31, 2011 INDIVIDUALS $1 Million and Up Clark Valentine Robley H. Rex Estate David Agraz Dolores L. Pellerin $25,000 to $49,999 Donald Tegeler Albert Rudrauff Estate Ed Burge Richard & Beverly Davis Edmund S. Howe Elmer L. Lohmann $10,000 to $24,999 Ernest Kruse Anonymous Fred Goodman Andrew Vaughan Jack E. & Margaret C. Caveney Jewell Gentry Simons Estate Jack Phillips Mark & Teresa Little Jeffrey S. Burroughs Mrs. Allen Pease Joe and Terri Lombino John V. Kean $5,000 to $9,999 Kevin Taheny Anonymous (4) Margarete U. Snead Edward C. Bessey Maria J. Wright John Brumit Marvin Strehlow Mrs. Elizabeth S. Winship Matthew Strangio Michael A. Meyers $2,500 to $4,999 Michal A. Fletcher Anonymous (2) Mike Cannon Gary Radtke & Christine Knorr Charitable Fund Mr. & Mrs. Ellsworth P. Whiteman Greg Guy P. James Barthe Hyun Jong Kim Patrice M. Graves J. R. Bowen Peter Bruni Jim Kennedy Richard & Patricia Montgomery Joseph Wilson Robert R. Williams Michael J. Currie Robert Zedlin Patricia E. Troy Ron Ramsey Ruth D. Faber Revocable Trust $1,000 to $2,499 RuthAnn Railsback Anonymous (6) Scott Ireland Anne J. Brown Sean Wachob Barbara Feller The Fuller Family Charitable Trust Cari Sommer Thomas Giebelhausen Carl Ice Tom W. Lyons Carra Bussa Vicki Diemer Charles Beckert 10

11 STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES & CHANGES IN NET ASSETS Support and revenue Cash contributions and gifts Contributions of services and goods for distribution Interest, dividends, net realized gains and (losses) Other revenue Net assets released from restrictions Total support and revenue Unrestricted $ 1,636,233 1,302, ,414 64,022 1,326,461 4,441,321 9/1/2010 8/31/2011 Temporarily Restricted $ 2,235,407 (1,326,461) 908,946 Total $ 3,871,640 1,302, ,414 64,022 5,350,267 Expenses Program Services Veterans' service activities Community service and public awareness Support Services Management and general expenses Fundraising activities Total expenses 3,675, , , ,486 4,626,531 3,675, , , ,486 4,626,531 Changes in net assets before unrealized net investment gains Unrealized net investment gains Change in net assets Net assets, beginning of year Net assets, end of year (185,210) 70,120 (115,090) 165,826 $ 50, ,946 $ 908,946 1,782,334 2,691, ,736 70, ,856 1,948,160 $ 2,742,016 11

12 STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION ASSETS CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS INVESTMENTS, at fair value 9/1/10-8/31/11 $ 373,431 2,175,614 RECEIVABLES Pledges receivable Accounts receivable Accrued interest receivable Total receivables 126,095 7, ,240 FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT, net of accumulated depreciation of $60,930 and $59,552 in 2011 and 2010, respectively PREPAID EXPENSES Total assets 6, ,887 $ 2,882,084 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS LIABILITIES Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Payable to affiliate Charitable gift annuities Total liabilities $ 61,001 64,452 14, ,068 CONTIGENCIES NET ASSETS Unrestricted Temporarily restricted Total net assets Total net liabilities and net assets 50,736 2,691,280 2,742,016 $ 2,882,084 12

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