Liabilities / Assets
9th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 9% of similar nonprofits.
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 20-0103575
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
9th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 9% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
6th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 6% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
65th percentile
Higher net margin than 65% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
34th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 34% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 1.2% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
77th percentile
Faster asset growth than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
72nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 72% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$7,595,768
Up $866,119 (+13%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$7,568,526
Up $864,731 (+13%) from 2013
Liabilities
Up$27,242
Up $1,388 (+5.4%) from 2013
Revenue
Up$10,831,320
Up $1,359,996 (+14%) from 2013
Expenses
Down$9,959,666
Down $90,476 (-0.9%) from 2013
Net Income
Up$871,654
Up $1,450,472 (+251%) from 2013
Operation gratitude seeks to forge strong bonds between americans and their military and first responder heroes through volunteer service projects, acts of gratitude, and meaningful engagements in communities nationwide.
Express Americas appreciation and support for the U.S. military and their families by sending Care Packages and letters to deployed troops, their children at home, veterans, first responders and wounded warriors.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $5,248,549 | $5,752,355 | ▲ $503,806 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $886,629 | $1,222,963 | ▲ $336,334 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $375,991 | $290,791 | ▼ $85,200 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $197,945 | $197,939 | ▼ $6 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $6,583 | $60,418 | ▲ $53,835 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $4,968 | $40,002 | ▲ $35,034 |
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,061 | $31,300 | ▲ $29,239 |
| Total Assets | $6,722,726 | $7,595,768 | ▲ $873,042 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $25,854 | $27,242 | ▲ $1,388 |
| Total Liabilities | $25,854 | $27,242 | ▲ $1,388 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $6,696,872 | $7,568,526 | ▲ $871,654 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $6,696,872 | $7,568,526 | ▲ $871,654 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $6,722,726 | $7,595,768 | ▲ $873,042 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Equipment | $2,596 | $66,590 | $69,186 |
| Other Land Buildings | $28,704 | $5,066 | $33,770 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christopher Clark | Development Director | FT | $130,255 | $130,255 |
| Carolyn Blashek | President/CEO | FT | $110,846 | $110,846 |
| Cheryl Zerah | Secretary | FT | $102,000 | $102,000 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Martha Martin | Chair |
| Jordan Blashek | Director |
| Richard Saklad | Director |
| Sharman Borncamp | Director |
| Sue Jensen-Pollard | Director |
| Tommy Reuter | Director |
| Robert Raskin | Chief Financial Officer |
| Contribution Type | Contribution Count | Reported Amount | Valuation Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Non Cash Contri Table | 14,728 | $8,512,192 | Wholesale value |
| Total Noncash Contributions | 14,728 | $8,512,192 | - |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $8,038,386 |
| Other Expenses | $1,121,159 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $800,121 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $158,793 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to Domestic Individuals | $8,038,386 | - | - | $8,038,386 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $288,394 | $56,415 | $52,614 | $397,423 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $249,239 | $48,212 | $45,650 | $343,101 |
| Office Expenses | $98,754 | $22,147 | $7,773 | $128,674 |
| Advertising | $43,615 | $34,724 | $7,562 | $85,901 |
| Payroll Taxes | $42,983 | $8,951 | $7,663 | $59,597 |
| Insurance | $39,846 | $7,071 | $5,590 | $52,507 |
| Fees for Services Other | $18,365 | $12,589 | $17,136 | $48,090 |
| Conferences and Meetings | $38,804 | $455 | $360 | $39,619 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | $13,438 | $13,438 | - | $26,876 |
| Travel | $17,500 | $3,443 | $3,270 | $24,213 |
| Other Expenses | $10,432 | $2,071 | $2,000 | $14,503 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $4,374 | $904 | $1,213 | $6,491 |
| Occupancy | $4,286 | $876 | $912 | $6,074 |
| All Other Expenses | $510 | $5,426 | $80 | $6,016 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $9,576,419 | $224,454 | $158,793 | $9,959,666 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $10,893,541 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $9,959,666 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $9,959,666 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $933,875 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Federal income taxes | - |
“One member of the Board of Directors is the son of the CEO of the organization.”
“Thr Form 990 is carefully reviewed by the audit committee and top management prior to submission.”
“Each officer and board member is required to sign a conflict of interest policy. Board members are expected to refrain from discussion and voting on any matter that may be a conflict of interest.”
“Compensation is set by the Board of Directors based on performance, comparable salaries and the financial condition of the organization.”
“Organizing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are availble upon written request.”
“At December31, 2014 and for the year ended, the Organization had no material unrecognized tax benefits, tax penalties or interest.”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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| IRS990/Desc | 0 | Sent approximately 118,000 Care packages filled with food, hygine products entertainment and handmade items, plus personal letters of support addressed to individual military personnel. Included above are packages sent to children left behind, veterans, recruits, first responders, wounded warriors and their caregivers. |
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| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 2003 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
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| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 7 |
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| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8038386 |
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| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | true |
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| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | true |
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| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 7071 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 39846 |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | Bank and credit card charges |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | Equipment rent and repairs |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | Shipping |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 3 | Telephone |
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| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 1 | 3440 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 2 | 1213 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 3 | 2000 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 2586 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 1 | 3748 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 2 | 1398 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 3 | 2071 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 15267 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 1 | 19752 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 2 | 632474 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 3 | 10432 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 20170 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 26940 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 635085 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 3 | 14503 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 52614 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 0 | Federal income taxes |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | At December31, 2014 and for the year ended, the Organization had no material unrecognized tax benefits, tax penalties or interest. |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt | 0 | 31300 |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 0 | CARE Packages to U.S. servicemen and their families. |
| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt | 1 | Million Package Recipient |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc | 0 | Food and consumer goods. |
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| IRS990ScheduleI/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | CARE Packages are sent to individually addressed U.S. servicement throughout the world. Packages are sent to troops who are deployed and are going to be deployed based on the request of the individual units. |
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| IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt | 0 | 8512192 |
| IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | One member of the Board of Directors is the son of the CEO of the organization. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | Thr Form 990 is carefully reviewed by the audit committee and top management prior to submission. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | Each officer and board member is required to sign a conflict of interest policy. Board members are expected to refrain from discussion and voting on any matter that may be a conflict of interest. |
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.