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For the Troops a California Public Benefit Corporation

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 20-8099782

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Nov 13, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.FORTHETROOPS.ORG
PO Box 12Simi Valley, CA 93062

(805) 306-0830

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.38x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

47th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

42nd percentile

0.8%

Higher net margin than 42% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

35th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 35% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

87th percentile

34%

Faster asset growth than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

79th percentile

29%

Faster revenue growth than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$718,540

Up $182,790 (+34%) from 2016

Net Assets

Up

$447,307

Up $24,850 (+5.9%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$271,233

Up $157,940 (+139%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue47th percentileNet Margin42nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,243,314

Up $725,946 (+29%) from 2016

Expenses

Up

$3,218,464

Up $956,091 (+42%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

$24,850

Down $230,145 (-90%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth87th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $70,054Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $70,0542011Assets 2012: $60,740Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $60,7402012Assets 2013: $117,446Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $117,4462013Assets 2014: $159,266Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $159,2662014Assets 2015: $336,647Liabilities 2015: $278,433Net Assets 2015: $58,2142015Assets 2016: $535,750Liabilities 2016: $113,293Net Assets 2016: $422,4572016Assets 2017: $718,540Liabilities 2017: $271,233Net Assets 2017: $447,3072017Assets 2018: $981,757Liabilities 2018: $125,524Net Assets 2018: $856,2332018Assets 2019: $987,604Liabilities 2019: $519,387Net Assets 2019: $468,2172019Assets 2020: $763,091Liabilities 2020: $180,359Net Assets 2020: $582,7322020Assets 2021: $784,854Liabilities 2021: $169,713Net Assets 2021: $615,1412021Assets 2022: $665,909Liabilities 2022: $298,406Net Assets 2022: $367,5032022Assets 2023: $652,454Liabilities 2023: $34,576Net Assets 2023: $617,8782023Assets 2024: $1,011,675Liabilities 2024: $57,319Net Assets 2024: $954,3562024

Highlighted filing

2017

Assets$718,540
Liabilities$271,233
Net Assets$447,307
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth79th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2011: $868,067Expenses 2011: $831,742Net Income 2011: $36,3252011Revenue 2012: $1,215,426Expenses 2012: $1,224,740Net Income 2012: -$9,3142012Revenue 2013: $1,783,428Expenses 2013: $1,726,722Net Income 2013: $56,7062013Revenue 2014: $2,027,999Expenses 2014: $1,986,179Net Income 2014: $41,8202014Revenue 2015: $2,164,602Expenses 2015: $1,992,442Net Income 2015: $172,1602015Revenue 2016: $2,517,368Expenses 2016: $2,262,373Net Income 2016: $254,9952016Revenue 2017: $3,243,314Expenses 2017: $3,218,464Net Income 2017: $24,8502017Revenue 2018: $3,999,182Expenses 2018: $3,590,256Net Income 2018: $408,9262018Revenue 2019: $2,842,502Expenses 2019: $3,230,518Net Income 2019: -$388,0162019Revenue 2020: $1,994,051Expenses 2020: $1,879,536Net Income 2020: $114,5152020Revenue 2021: $2,236,492Expenses 2021: $2,204,083Net Income 2021: $32,4092021Revenue 2022: $1,784,927Expenses 2022: $2,032,565Net Income 2022: -$247,6382022Revenue 2023: $1,967,354Expenses 2023: $1,752,975Net Income 2023: $214,3792023Revenue 2024: $1,170,272Expenses 2024: $831,229Net Income 2024: $339,0432024

Highlighted filing

2017

Revenue$3,243,314
Expenses$3,218,464
Net Income$24,850
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Nov 13, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$3,337,083
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

For the troops is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that sends "we care" packages to our servicemen and women, filled with basic necessities such as snack items, dvds, cds, batteries, personal care items and magazines, etc.

For the troops' mission is to send care packages to our troops around the world.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Inventories for Sale or Use$198,759$249,305▲ $50,546
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$205,225$231,592▲ $26,367
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,292$1,031▼ $5,261
Total Assets$535,750$718,540▲ $182,790
Other Assets Total$125,474$236,612▲ $111,138
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$101,218$271,233▲ $170,015
Deferred Revenue$12,075--
Total Liabilities$113,293$271,233▲ $157,940
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$422,457$373,782▼ $48,675
Temporarily Rstr Net Assets-$73,525-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$422,457$447,307▲ $24,850
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$535,750$718,540▲ $182,790

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Assets Org$206,748--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay35th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paula CornellPresident
Barbara GlodfeltyBoard Member
Paul StevensonBoard Member
Terry HowardBoard Member
James CornellSecretary/treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Hsp DirectDirect Mail Fundraising13755 SUNRISE VD 450, Herndon, VA 20171$116,859
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,243,314
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,049,772
Change in Net Assets
$24,850

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
Yes

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table1,200$353,037Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions1,200$353,037-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,337,083
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$-93,769
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$64,800
Other Revenue Adjustments
$-93,769
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,401,883
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,243,314
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,336,490
Total Fundraising Expense$2,065,283
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$765,115
Professional Fundraising Fees$116,859
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Foreign Grants$765,115--$765,115
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$116,859$116,859
Fees for Services Accounting-$16,593-$16,593
Office Expenses$12,039$669$669$13,377
Advertising$3,978$221$221$4,420
Occupancy$3,257$181$181$3,619
Insurance-$2,278-$2,278
Other Expenses$915$51$51$1,017
Fees for Services Other-$869-$869
Travel$567$32$32$631
Fees for Services Legal-$413-$413
Information Technology$90$5$5$100
Total Functional Expenses$1,131,777$21,404$2,065,283$3,218,464

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,377,033
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,312,233
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,218,464
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$64,800
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$-93,769
Other Expense Adjustments$-93,769
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$765,115

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
No
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
Middle East and North AfricaGrants to Individuals Located in RegionFtt Provides Care Packages to U.s. Troops Stationed in Nations Around the World. in Recent Years, for the Troops Has Focused Its Efforts on U.s. Service Men and Women Stationed in Afghanistan and Iraq.00$765,115
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$116,859
Fundraising Direct Expenses$93,769
Fundraising Gross Income$93,769

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Gala$190,660-$62,587-
Golf Tournament$96,651$93,769$31,182$62,587
Total Events$287,311$93,769$93,769$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“There is a family relationship between the following board members: paula cornell and james cornell.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8B

“The organization currently does not have any committees serving the board.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The form 990 is reviewed by all members of the board prior to its filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are available for public inspection upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
For the Troops
EIN
20-8099782
Phone
8053060830
Address
PO BOX 12, SIMI VALLEY, CA 93062

Signing Officer

Name
Paula Cornell
Title
President
Phone
8053060830
Signed
2018-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Paula Cornell
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0
Volunteers
300

Preparer

Firm
Armanino Llp
Address
12657 ALCOSTA BLVD STE 500, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-4600
Preparer
Katy Brown
Phone
9257902600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“This process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Ftt is a qualified organization exempt from federal and california income taxes under the provisions of 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (ic) and 23701(d) of the california revenue and taxation code. As such, ftt qualifies for the maximum charitable contribution deduction by donors. Ftt has evaluated its current tax positions and has concluded that as of december 31, 2017, ftt does not have any significant uncertain tax positions for which a reserve would be necessary.”

PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event expenses -93,769.”

PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:

“Special event expenses -93,769.”

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IRS990/RelatedEntityInd00
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd00
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
IRS990/RevenueAmt00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02120151
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01964448
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01691783
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IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0190052
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0126309
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0117764
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0166019
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome170Grp/TotalAmt0693913
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicOrganization170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00.94180
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY170Pct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal170Amt011220495
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03049772
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt02394341
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt02120151
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01964448
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01691783
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt011220495
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt011914408
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesAndUseFcltsAmt064800
IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt064800
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotReportedAmt064800
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesNotRptFinclStmtAmt0-93769
IRS990ScheduleD/ExpensesSubtotalAmt03312233
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt029864
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/BookValueAmt1206748
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc0DEPOSITS
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherAssetsOrgGrp/Desc1ESCROW RECEIVABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherExpensesNotIncludedAmt0-93769
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherRevenuesNotIncludedAmt0-93769
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedAmt064800
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueNotReportedFinclStmtAmt0-93769
IRS990ScheduleD/RevenueSubtotalAmt03337083
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FTT IS A QUALIFIED ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL AND CALIFORNIA INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (IC) AND 23701(D) OF THE CALIFORNIA REVENUE AND TAXATION CODE. AS SUCH, FTT QUALIFIES FOR THE MAXIMUM CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION DEDUCTION BY DONORS. FTT HAS EVALUATED ITS CURRENT TAX POSITIONS AND HAS CONCLUDED THAT AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2017, FTT DOES NOT HAVE ANY SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH A RESERVE WOULD BE NECESSARY.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -93,769.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2SPECIAL EVENT EXPENSES -93,769.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2PART XII, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt0236612
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt03218464
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt03243314
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03401883
IRS990ScheduleD/TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt03377033
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/OfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTotalExpendituresAmt0765115
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/RegionTxt0MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/SpecificServicesProvidedTxt0FTT PROVIDES CARE PACKAGES TO U.S. TROOPS STATIONED IN NATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. IN RECENT YEARS, FOR THE TROOPS HAS FOCUSED ITS EFFORTS ON U.S. SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN STATIONED IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ.
IRS990ScheduleF/AccountActivitiesOutsideUSGrp/TypeOfActivitiesConductedTxt0GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS LOCATED IN REGION
IRS990ScheduleF/BoycottCountriesInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationSpentAmt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ContinuationTotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignCorpOwnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/DescriptionOfNonCashAsstTxt0CARE PACKAGES
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt0765115
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RecipientCnt021999
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/RegionTxt0MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/TypeOfAssistanceTxt0CARE PACKAGES
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignIndividualsGrantsGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0FMV
IRS990ScheduleF/ForeignPartnershipInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/InterestInForeignTrustInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/PassiveForeignInvestmestCoInd00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalEmployeesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalOfficesCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/SubtotalSpentAmt0765115
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING 2017, THE ORGANIZATION SENT OVER 21,999 CARE PACKAGES VALUED AT $765,115 TO U.S. TROOPS AROUND THE WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION IS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE BREAKDOWN OF NON-CASH ASSISTANCE BY GEOGRAPHICAL REGION, BUT MOST PACKAGES WERE SENT EITHER TO UNITS IN AFGHANISTAN AND IRAQ TO BE DISTRIBUTED TO THE TROOPS AND INDIVIDUAL RECIPIENTS.
IRS990ScheduleF/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART III, COL (C):
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalEmployeeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalOfficeCnt00
IRS990ScheduleF/TotalSpentAmt0765115
IRS990ScheduleF/TransferToForeignCorpInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/AgrmtProfFundraisingActyInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/EmailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/ActivityTxt0DIRECT MAIL FUNDRAISING
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/FundraiserControlOfFundsInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/GrossReceiptsAmt02506602
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/NetToOrganizationAmt02389743
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/OrganizationBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0HSP DIRECT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/RetainedByContractorAmt0116859
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt013755 SUNRISE VD 450
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/CityNm0HERNDON
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0VA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraiserActivityInfoGrp/USAddress/ZIPCd020171
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt0193542
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0190660
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt02882
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt093769
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0GALA
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0GOLF TOURNAMENT
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt0190660
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt096651
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0287311
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt093769
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt093769
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt093769
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt062587
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt031182
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd0CA
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedStatesCd1WA
IRS990ScheduleG/MailSolicitationsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SpecialFundraisingEventsInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0DURING THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2017, FTT DERIVED CONTRIBUTION REVENUE UNDER ITS AGREEMENT WITH HSP DIRECT TOTALING $2,506,602 AND INCURRED FUNDRAISING EXPENSES OF $2,064,032, INCLUDING HSP DIRECT FEES OF $116,859.
IRS990ScheduleG/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0SCHEDULE G PART I LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalGrossReceiptsAmt02506602
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalNetToOrganizationAmt02389743
IRS990ScheduleG/TotalRetainedByContractorsAmt0116859
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/AnyPropertyThatMustBeHeldInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/Form8283ReceivedCnt00
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/ContributionCnt01200
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/Desc0MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/MethodOfDeterminingRevenuesTxt0FMV
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NonCashCheckboxInd0X
IRS990ScheduleM/OtherNonCashContriTableGrp/NoncashContributionsRptF990Amt0353037
IRS990ScheduleM/ReviewProcessUnusualNCGiftsInd00
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THIS NUMBER REPRESENTS AN ESTIMATE OF THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS MADE, RATHER THAN THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED.
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES "AMERICAN DONATION ORGANIZATION AND ACTION DONATION SERVICES" AS THIRD PARTIES TO HANDLE THE ORGANIZATION'S VEHICLE DONATION PROGRAM ON ITS BEHALF.
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, COLUMN (B):
IRS990ScheduleM/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1PART I, LINE 32B:
IRS990ScheduleM/ThirdPartiesUsedInd01
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THERE IS A FAMILY RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING BOARD MEMBERS: PAULA CORNELL AND JAMES CORNELL.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION CURRENTLY DOES NOT HAVE ANY COMMITTEES SERVING THE BOARD.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO ITS FILING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd00
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd00
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd00
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0CA
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd00
IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd00
IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd00
IRS990/TemporarilyRstrNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt073525
IRS990/TempOrPermanentEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd00
IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt0535750
IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt0718540
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0535750
IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0718540
IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd00
IRS990/TotalContributionsAmt03243314

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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$718,540
Liabilities
$271,233
Net assets
$447,307
Revenue
$3,243,314
Expenses
$3,218,464
Net income
$24,850
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.01$0.06$0.95$1.17$0.83$0.34
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.03$0.62$1.97$1.75$0.21
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.30$0.37$1.78$2.03$0.25
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.78$0.17$0.62$2.24$2.20$0.03
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.76$0.18$0.58$1.99$1.88$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.52$0.47$2.84$3.23$0.39
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.98$0.13$0.86$4.00$3.59$0.41
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.27$0.45$3.24$3.22$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.11$0.42$2.52$2.26$0.25
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.28$0.06$2.16$1.99$0.17
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.16$0.00$0.16$2.03$1.99$0.04
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.12$0.00$0.12$1.78$1.73$0.06
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.06$0.00$0.06$1.22$1.22$0.01
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$0.87$0.83$0.04