Civic Intelligence

Force Blue Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 35-2736193

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Jun 24, 2025

Organization Profileforceblueteam.org
PO Box 1254Mount Pleasant, SC 29465

(914) 841-7230

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

35th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

29th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

89th percentile

49%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

40th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 40% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

97th percentile

165%

Faster asset growth than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

134%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets35th percentile

Assets

Up

$1,452,784

Up $903,560 (+165%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,432,514

Up $889,948 (+164%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$20,270

Up $13,612 (+204%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue29th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,822,101

Up $1,042,858 (+134%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$932,153

Up $695,476 (+294%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$889,948

Up $347,382 (+64%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth97th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2023: $549,224Liabilities 2023: $6,658Net Assets 2023: $542,5662023Assets 2024: $1,452,784Liabilities 2024: $20,270Net Assets 2024: $1,432,5142024Assets 2025: $1,827,479Liabilities 2025: $62,008Net Assets 2025: $1,765,4712025

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,452,784
Liabilities$20,270
Net Assets$1,432,514
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth93rd percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2023: $779,243Expenses 2023: $236,677Net Income 2023: $542,5662023Revenue 2024: $1,822,101Expenses 2024: $932,153Net Income 2024: $889,9482024Revenue 2025: $1,706,288Expenses 2025: $1,373,331Net Income 2025: $332,9572025

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,822,101
Expenses$932,153
Net Income$889,948
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 24, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,822,101
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To unite the community of Special Operations veterans with the world of marine conservation for the betterment of both.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$549,224$1,261,975▲ $712,751
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$183,338-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$5,967-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,504-
Total Assets$549,224$1,452,784▲ $903,560
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,658$20,270▲ $13,612
Total Liabilities$6,658$20,270▲ $13,612
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$1,304,692-
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$542,566$127,822▼ $414,744
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$542,566$1,432,514▲ $889,948
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$549,224$1,452,784▲ $903,560

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$5,967$398$6,365
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay40th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dan OrrChairman
Tim GaulluedetVice Chair
David MosonDirector
James RitterhoffDirector
Jay HaiglerDirector
Keith SahmDirector
Ryan McCombieDirector
Carl PflegerSecretary & Treasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,797,792
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$22,467
Other Revenue
$1,842
All Other Contributions
$1,797,792
Change in Net Assets
$889,948

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,822,101
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$40,119
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,862,220
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,822,101
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$578,009
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$306,444
Total Fundraising Expense$88,545
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$47,700
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$142,401$90,875$46,853$280,129
Travel$217,516$46$3,930$221,492
Fees for Services Other$184,499$4,343$18,140$206,982
Office Expenses$60,985$921$6,167$68,073
Grants to Domestic Orgs$47,700--$47,700
Conferences and Meetings$29,812-$6,050$35,862
Payroll Taxes$10,947$11,765$3,603$26,315
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,569-$18,569
Information Technology$3,004$4,409$3,249$10,662
Insurance$2,993$4,811-$7,804
Other Expenses$1,952$311$553$1,952
Fees for Services Legal$1,500--$1,500
Depreciation Depletion$239$159-$398
Total Functional Expenses$706,758$136,850$88,545$932,153

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$972,272
Expenses per Audited Statements$932,153
Total Expenses per Form 990$932,153
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$40,119
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Force Blue NYMount Pleasant, SC-Scholarship & Event$47,700
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$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
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
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 governing body review Part VI line 11

“A draft copy of the 990 is circulated to the Board electronically prior to filing.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“Employees and Board Members are required to review the conflict of interest policy and recuse themselves from discussions that might involve a conflict.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Compensation of executive management and key employees is reviewed and approved by The Board.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Compensation of executive management and key employees is reviewed and approved by The Board.”

Form 990 availability to public Part VI line 18

“The 990 will be made available via the IRS database, Guidestar, and upon request.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“No other documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Force Blue Inc
EIN
35-2736193
In Care Of
% James Ritterhoff
Phone
9148417230
Address
PO Box 1254, Mount Pleasant, SC 29465

Signing Officer

Name
James Ritterhoff
Title
Director
Phone
9148417230
Signed
2025-06-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James Ritterhoff
Formed
2021
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
4
Volunteers
8

Preparer

Firm
Mullins PC
Address
7625 Wisconsin Avenue, Bethesda, MD 20814
Preparer
John Mullins
Phone
2027706371
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11G

“Service Fees: $2,946Contractors - General: $115,117IT Consultant: $1,639Grant Consultant: $18,140Production Contractor: $69,140”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740)

“The Organization is exempt from payment of taxes on income other than net unrelated business income under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (IRC). For the year, there was no unrelated business income and, accordingly, no federal or state income taxes have been recorded. Contributions to the Organization are deductible as provided in IRC Section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). Management has evaluated the Organizations tax positions and concluded that the Organizations financial statements do not include any uncertain tax positions.”

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IRS990/Desc02024 was a year of expansion for FORCE BLUE, both in its size and its scope. Through its scientific diver training program, held annually in conjunction with I.CARE and The Guy Harvey Foundation, FORCE BLUE added six (6) new Special Operations veterans to its ranks bringing the total number of veterans capable of deploying on behalf of the organization to over fifty (50). In April, FORCE BLUE partnered with regional supermarket behemoth Publix on a register campaign that netted over $700K for its operations inside the state of Florida. By summers end, FORCE BLUE had put the wraps on its fourth Ocean Conservation School (OCS), this time at a new venue (Loggerhead MarineLife Center) and had completed two (2) more Tour of Duty stops, sending teams to execute marine conservation missions and public engagement events for both the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary. In Fall 2024, FORCE BLUE premiered its documentary FROG FATHERS: Lessons from the Normandy Surf at a screening for media members in New York. The film, which traces the story of the Naval Combat Demolition Units (NCDUs) who were the first to land on D-Day, was produced earlier in the year by FORCE BLUE under contract with video game giant Wargaming (World of Warships) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the allied invasion. Throughout the year, FORCE BLUE added several new private sector sponsors, to include Copper Bonnet Gin, PenFed and the Rivian Foundation, and was the recipient of a federal grant from NOAAs Office of National Marine Sanctuaries to continue its Tour of Duty in 2026.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Compensation of executive management and key employees is reviewed and approved by The Board.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Compensation of executive management and key employees is reviewed and approved by The Board.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Service Fees: $2,946Contractors - General: $115,117IT Consultant: $1,639Grant Consultant: $18,140Production Contractor: $69,140
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2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,452,784
Liabilities
$20,270
Net assets
$1,432,514
Revenue
$1,822,101
Expenses
$932,153
Net income
$889,948
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.83$0.06$1.77$1.71$1.37$0.33
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.02$1.43$1.82$0.93$0.89
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.01$0.54$0.78$0.24$0.54