Civic Intelligence

Americas Champions Foundation

EIN 92-1223470 • 501(c)3 • Miramar, FL

NTEE W30

Profile

Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of military veterans, first responders, and their families.

5127 SW 183rd AveMiramar, FL 33029

www.americaschampions.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE W30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

69th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE W30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

6th percentile

-106%

Higher net margin than 6% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

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

NTEE W30 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-29%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-73%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE W30 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Down

$12,035

Down $4,870 (-29%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$12,035

Down $4,870 (-29%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$5,223

Down $14,255 (-73%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$10,744

Up $8,171 (+318%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$5,521

Down $22,426 (-133%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20K$15K$10K$5.0K$0Assets 2023: $16,905Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $16,9052023Assets 2024: $12,035Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $12,0352024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,035
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$12,035

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$20K$10K$0-$10KRevenue 2023: $19,478Expenses 2023: $2,573Net Income 2023: $16,9052023Revenue 2024: $5,223Expenses 2024: $10,744Net Income 2024: -$5,5212024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$5,223
Expenses$10,744
Net Income-$5,521

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Mar 3, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$5,223
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Our mission is to make a positive impact in the lives of military veterans, first responders, and their families.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
IN 2024, OUR ORGANIZATION RAISED $5,222.20 TO FULFILL OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS TO VETERANS, FIRST RESPONDERS, SURVIVING SPOUSES, SURVIVING CHILDREN, AND SPECIFIC HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICA'S YOUTH.OUR MOST SIGNIFICANT SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENT WAS PROVIDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO A MILITARY FAMILY IN CRISIS. WE PRESENTED A $5,000 CHECK TO AN ACTIVE-DUTY SOLDIER WHOSE 20-YEAR-OLD SON WAS TRAGICALLY KILLED IN A CAR ACCIDENT IN ORLANDO, FLORIDA. THESE FUNDS HELPED COVER TRAVEL AND LODGING EXPENSES FOR OUT-OF-STATE FAMILY MEMBERS TO ATTEND THE YOUNG MAN'S MEMORIAL AND FUNERAL SERVICES, ALLOWING THE FAMILY TO GRIEVE TOGETHER DURING THIS DIFFICULT TIME.THIS DIRECT ASSISTANCE EXEMPLIFIES OUR COMMITMENT TO SUPPORTING SERVICE MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES DURING TIMES OF UNEXPECTED HARDSHIP. WHILE THE IMPACT OF THIS SUPPORT CANNOT BE FULLY MEASURED IN QUANTITATIVE TERMS, IT PROVIDED CRUCIAL EMOTIONAL AND FINANCIAL RELIEF TO A MILITARY FAMILY DURING A DEVASTATING LOSS.OUR ORGANIZATION CONTINUES TO FOCUS ON RAISING FUNDS, ACCEPTING DONATIONS AND GRANTS, AND ISSUING GRANTS IN SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR TARGETED AUDIENCE. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, WE STRENGTHEN OUR COMMUNITY BY SUPPORTING THOSE WHO SERVE OR HAVE SERVED OUR COUNTRY, AND BY INVESTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF AMERICA'S YOUTH.$5,000$10,749
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
COLBY COVINGTONPresidentPT$0--
STEPHEN HODGSONCEOPT$0--
ALTON DUNHAMDirectorPT$0--
LORRIN HODGSONDirectorPT$0--
MONTY ASHLIMAN JRDirectorPT$0--
ERIC VIDALDirectorPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Poker Tournament$5,000---
Total Events$5,000---
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Americas Champions Foundation
EIN
92-1223470
Phone
5035223214
Address
5127 SW 183RD AVE, MIRAMAR, FL 33029

Signing Officer

Name
Stephen Hodgson
Title
CEO
Phone
4255779374
Signed
2025-03-03
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Verdeja & Alvarez Llp
Address
255 ALHAMBRA CIR STE 630, CORAL GABLES, FL 33134-7417
Preparer
Octavio R Verdeja
Phone
3054463177
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

Activity classification: . Grantee name: andy sippl. Property description: financial assistance. Date of gift: 05/09/24. Amount given: 5,000.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: website management. Amount: 728. Description: travel. Amount: 2,604. Description: insurance. Amount: 837. Description: bank charges. Amount: 186. Description: licenses & taxes. Amount: 61. Description: sticker promotions. Amount: 115. Description: processing fees. Amount: 248. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 4,779.

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 20 - Other Changes in Net Assets

Description: to properly reflect prior year net assets. Amount: 651.

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