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Veteran of Foreign Wars of the US - Silver State Post 3396

Honor the Fallen by supporting the living

aka VFW Post 3396   |   Sparks, NV   |  https://vfw3396.org/

Mission

To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans

Ruling year info

2018

Commander

Candace Lopez

Main address

1285 Baring Blvd. #184

Sparks, NV 89434 USA

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EIN

83-1957300

NTEE code info

Military/Veterans' Organizations (W30)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990-N.

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Young adults
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Veteran of Foreign Wars of the US - Silver State Post 3396

Board of directors
as of 05/03/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Candace Lopez

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Silver State Post 3396

Term: 2022 - 2023

David Sousa

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Silver State Post 3396

Richard Gammick

Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US Silver State Post 3396

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